Men have different ideas about God and worshipping Him Israel, Ex. 20:3, 4; 1 Kgs. 12:27-29; 18:21 Differences today: Hindu, Muslim, Jew Not all beliefs.

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Men have different ideas about God and worshipping Him Israel, Ex. 20:3, 4; 1 Kgs. 12:27-29; 18:21 Differences today: Hindu, Muslim, Jew Not all beliefs are right

Erroneous beliefs and worship are sinful, 1 Kgs. 12:30 Another Jesus, 2 Cor. 11:3, 4 Evil worship, Mal. 1:7, 8; Mt. 15:7-14

God is worthy of worship, Rev. 14:7; Matt. 4:10 Omniscient Omnipotent Benevolent

God reveals the way to worship Him Patriarchal age, Gen. 4:2-5; Heb. 11:4 Mosaical age, Lev. 10:1-3; 1 Sam. 13:8-14 Gospel age, Jn. 4:23, 24; Col. 3:17; Acts 2:42

One pattern does not fit all ages Levitical priesthood not for Patriarchal, Ex. 28:1, 2 Circumcision not for Gospel, Gen. 17:9-11; Josh. 5:2-5; Gal. 5:2-4 Lord’s Supper not for Mosaical, Mt. 26:26-29

Prominent men of the past “An organ in the worship of God is an ensign of Baal.” -Martin Luther (Lutheran)

Prominent men of the past “Musical instruments in the celebration of praises to God would be no more suitable than the burning of incense and the restoration of other shadows of the law.” -John Calvin (Presbyterian)

Prominent men of the past “I have no objections to instruments in our chapel provided they are neither seen nor heard.” -John Wesley (Methodist)

Prominent men of the past “I’d as soon pray to God with machinery as to sing to God with machinery.” -Charles Spurgeon (Baptist)

The last will and testament of Christ Mt. 26:30; Mk. 14:26; Acts 16:25 Rom. 15:9; Heb. 2:12; 1 Cor. 14:15 Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16 Heb. 13:15; Jas. 5:13 Teaching Admonishing Speaking

“God has given me a talent and I feel compelled to use it to praise Him.” 1 Sam. 13:12 Fire eater? Juggler? Dancer?

“The NT doesn’t say not to use them.” Heb. 7:12-14 Gamble, Eph. 4:28 Baptize infants, Acts 8:12 Pray through Mary, 1 Tim. 2:5

“David used them,” Psa. 150:3-5 Dancing? Animal sacrifice, Psa. 20:3; 51:19; 66:13 Polygamy, 2 Sam. 3:2-5; 5:13; 12:8

“Instruments are an expedient” Lord’s Supper, Mt. 26: Expedient: tray, cups -Non-expedient: donuts, coffee

“Instruments are an expedient” Baptize, Mt. 28:19, 20; Col. 2:12 -Expedient: River, pond, baptistery -Non-expedient: sprinkle, pour

“Instruments are an expedient” Sing, Eph. 5:19 -Expedient: Memory, song books -Non-expedient: piano, organ

Men have different ideas about God and worshipping Him Israel, Ex. 20:3, 4; 1 Kgs. 12:27-29; 18:21 Differences today: Hindu, Muslim, Jew Not all beliefs are right

Erroneous beliefs and worship are sinful, 1 Kgs. 12:20 Another Jesus, 2 Cor. 11:3, 4 Evil worship, Mal. 1:7, 8; Mt. 15:7-14