Why We Love To Sing!!!!! Ephesians 5: 19

Why Do We Sing In Worship In Worship? Purpose of Singing: Singing is a means of teaching Singing is a means of encouragement or admonition. Singing is a means of expressing joy. Singing is a means of communion with God. Singing is a means of obeying the Scriptures. Question Why We in the Lord’s Church Do Not Use Instrumental Music In Worship? Does Such A “little thing” like a piano, guitar, or drums really matter to God? It was Used In The Old Testament?

Question 1 – Does It Really Matter Why We In The Lords Church Do Not Use Instrumental Worship: #1 – There is NO Command to use it. #2 – There is NO Example of it in Christian Worship when the Church was first established. Question 2: Does such a “little thing” like instrumental music really matter to God. In three strategic places (near the beginning of the Bible, near the middle of the Bible, and the near the end of the Bible, God warns of the danger of tampering with his commandments Deuteronomy 4: 2 – “you shall not add to the word which I command you nor take from it, that you keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.” Proverbs 30:6 – “Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you found a liar.” Revelations 22: 18-19. - “For I testify to everyone who hears the word of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life. From the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” So The Question “Does It Really Matters.” In Leviticus 10: 1 – the “little matter” of fire from an unauthorized source condemned two nephews of Aaron, Nadab and Abihu. Fire came down from heaven and devoured them. 1 Samuel 13: 13-14 – the “little matter” of a few sheep and good intentions condemned King Saul in the matter concerning God’s command for HIM to utterly destroy all of the Amalekites. He was rejected from being King of Israel.” 2 John 9 – “Whosoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.

Music is a generic term and Singing is a Specific term Question??? – Were Musical Instruments used in the Old Testament? The Correct Biblical Answer is “YES”, they were used in the Old Testament. The word “Music” appears 17 times in the Old Testament, the word “Instruments” appear 45 times in the Old Testament, the word “Cymbals” appears 16 times in the Old Testament. Animal sacrifices and burning of incense were used in the Old Testament. The fact that these were used in the Old Testament does not justify their use in the New Testament. Colossians 2: 14 – “Having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Hebrews 10: 9-10 – “Then He said, behold, I have come to do your will, O God, He takes away the first that He may establish the second. By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Hebrews 7: 12 – “For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there is also a change of the law.” We are under Grace & Truth (John 1: 17) (Christ) ………….Not Moses We are under Grace & Truth (John 1: 17 (Christ) ………….Not David Christ Has All Authority – Matthew 28: 18 “And Jesus came and Spoke to them and said, all authority and power is given unto me in heaven and earth”. God commands in Matthew 17: 5 ………..”Hear Him.” Music is a generic term and Singing is a Specific term The New Testament was written in Koinie Greek, Psallo means specifically SINGING without Instrumental accompaniment.

Spiritual Correct Question - What Is True Worship????? John 4: 24 “God is a Spirit; and they that worship him must worship in Spirit and Truth.” Greek word proskyneo means to prostrate oneself in homage reverence to adore worship). Vain Worship – Matt. 15: 8-9 – “But in vain they worship me, teaching for doctrine the commandments of men. Ignorant Worship – Acts 17: 22-23 – “Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ Hill and said, ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious (23) for as passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this in-scription, to the unknown God. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declares I unto you.” Will Worship – Col. 2: 20-23 - “…….. Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body, not in honor to the satisfying of the flesh.” True Worship – John 4: 24 – “Must Be In Spirit and Truth.”

“When the Whole Church Come Together in One place” True Worship – John 4: 24 “When the Whole Church Come Together in One place” 1st Cor. 11: 18, 20, 33, 14: 23 On The First Day of the Week – Acts 20: 7; 1 Cor. 16: 1, 2, Acts 2:1 Sing – Acts 16: 25; Romans 15:9; 1st Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5: 19; Col. 3: 16; Heb. 2: 12; James 5:13. Pray – Acts 2: 42 Give (Lay By In Store As We Prosper) – 1st Cor 16: 1-2 Lords Supper – Acts 20: 7 Study – Acts 2: 42

“Singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” Ephesian 5:19 Heart expressed worship to the Lord as saints speak to one another. Making melody in our heart (kardia) the thoughts, or feelings (mind). Notice The Contrast: The heart (Spiritual) John 4: 24 = knowledge Mechanical Instruments (Physical) = confusion Eph. 5: 19 – “Psallo” means to Pluck/Twain. What is to be pluck? The heart (Eph. 5: 19) (Otherwise all must play an instrument)

Teach and Admonish in Song with grace in hearts (Kardia) Mindset. Notice the Holy Spirit (Purpose) – To Teach and Admonish (Encourage One Another in Song with grace in heart, the Emphasis is Spiritual – Col. 3: 16 Congregation with individual Responsibility – 1 Corinthian 14: 14-15 Pray With the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding: I will Sing with the spirit and I will sing with understanding also: Individual Worship Expresses - Joy James 5: 13 – Is any sick among you? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms.

Three Types of Music: • Acapella (Sing Only, without the aid of instruments) • Instrumental (Play A Specified Instrument) • Play and Sing (Do Both) Lets Open Our Bible and Prove All Things – 1 Thess. 5: 21 Sing Play Sing & Play Matt. 26: 30 ___________________________________________________ Mark 14: 26 ____________________________________________________ Acts 16: 25 _____________________________________________________ Romans 15: 9 ___________________________________________________ 1st Cor. 14: 15 ___________________________________________________ Eph. 5: 19 ______________________________________________________ Col. 3: 16 ______________________________________________________ Heb. 2: 12 _____________________________________________________ James 5: 13 ____________________________________________________ Revelation 15:3_________________________________________________

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear The Gospel – Romans 10: 17 “Faith Comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” Believe The Gospel – Mark 16: 16 “ He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned.” Repent of Sins – Luke 13: 3 “Repent or You will Perish Confess Christ – Romans 10: 9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteous; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Be Baptized – Acts 2: 38 “Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.