Arguments often given in defense of instrumental music:Ephesians 5:19You members of the church of Christ expect everyone to agree with your opinions!No one has a right to bind their opinions on others. Matthew 15:7-9I Peter 4:11- We are to speak as the oracles of God.You members of the church of Christ just pick and choose what you like just like everyone else!Nadab and Abihu were punished for worshiping incorrectly.You members of the church of Christ just don’t like instrumental music!It’s not a matter of not liking it - many of us do like it and know how to play instruments.I just find instrumental music to be uplifting.It’s not about being uplifted - it’s about being edified. Ephesians 4:11-16Instrumental music was allowed under the old law!Yes, but we are under the new law now. Colossians 2:14The old law is an example to us, but it does not guide our worship in this age.If we try to follow the old law, we have to follow the whole law.Many of us have pianos in our homes, why can’t we have one here?Why don’t we have pool tables or big screen TVs in the church building? Not everything in the home belongs in the worship service.I Corinthians 11:17-22Psallo means to pluck or twang.We are to make melody in our hearts. Ephesians 5:19Matthew 28:18Authority is essential. Matthew 21:23-27John 4:23-24The Word of God authorizes us to do things in one of several ways.Command - Matthew 28:19Examples - Acts 8:36-38Necessary inference - Acts 8:38Examples of singing in the New Testament: Romans 15:9We are not allowed to insert what we wish into the Word of God. II John 1:9-11
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