IS INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIS INSTRUMENTAL MUSICAUTHORIZEDAUTHORIZED

IN WORSHIP TODAY?IN WORSHIP TODAY?

COL. 3:17COL. 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him.

(By Ron Halbrook)

COL. 3:17COL. 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, And whatsoever ye do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him.giving thanks to God the Father by him.

IntroductionIntroduction1.1. Col. 3:17Col. 3:17 Submit To, Act Under His Authority Submit To, Act Under His Authority

Comprehensive: Our Lives, The Church, WorshipComprehensive: Our Lives, The Church, Worship His Authority: Instruction, Command, PermissionHis Authority: Instruction, Command, Permission

2. 2. Matt. 28:18-20Matt. 28:18-20 Christ Affirmed His Authority Christ Affirmed His Authority All Authority in Heaven & EarthAll Authority in Heaven & Earth Authority Over All Men—Baptize, Teach All ThingsAuthority Over All Men—Baptize, Teach All Things Authority Continues for All TimeAuthority Continues for All Time

IS INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIS INSTRUMENTAL MUSICAUTHORIZEDAUTHORIZED

IN WORSHIP TODAY?IN WORSHIP TODAY?

2. Answer the Question If Answer These: How Is the Authority of Christ Expressed? How Does the Bible Teach? What Does the New Testament Teach About

Music in Worship Today? Does God Really Care How We Worship? What Defense Is Given for Instrumental Music

in Worship?

I. How Is the Authority of Christ Expressed?I. How Is the Authority of Christ Expressed?

A.A. Many Answers: Pope, Council, Creed, Many Answers: Pope, Council, Creed, Denomination, Dream, Emotion, Etc.Denomination, Dream, Emotion, Etc.

B.B. The Bible—New Testament TeachingThe Bible—New Testament Teaching All Truth (John 16:13)All Truth (John 16:13) Speak Same Thing (1 Cor. 1:10)Speak Same Thing (1 Cor. 1:10)

Words of Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 2:13)Words of Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 2:13) That Which Is Written (1 Cor. 4:6)That Which Is Written (1 Cor. 4:6)

No Other Message (Gal. 1:8-9)No Other Message (Gal. 1:8-9) Abide in Doctrine of Christ (2 John 9)Abide in Doctrine of Christ (2 John 9) Contend For The Faith (Jude 3)Contend For The Faith (Jude 3)

II. How Does the Bible Teach?II. How Does the Bible Teach?A.A. How Do Ordinary Words Communicate?How Do Ordinary Words Communicate?

B.B. Use Two Kinds of Terms:Use Two Kinds of Terms: GeneralGeneral - “Go” in Mk. 16:15 (Like: Get “Food”) - “Go” in Mk. 16:15 (Like: Get “Food”) SpecificSpecific - “1 - “1stst Day” in Acts 20:7 (Like: “Get Rice”) Day” in Acts 20:7 (Like: “Get Rice”)

C.C. Expressed in Three Ways:Expressed in Three Ways: Direct Statement or CommandDirect Statement or Command - Mk. 16:16 - Mk. 16:16

• Like: Teacher’s Notes on Board / Statutory LawLike: Teacher’s Notes on Board / Statutory Law

Approved ExampleApproved Example - Acts 20:7 - Acts 20:7 • Like: Math Example / Common Law, PrecedenceLike: Math Example / Common Law, Precedence

Necessary ImplicationNecessary Implication - Matt. 3:16 - Matt. 3:16• Like: Conclusion, Implicit Not Explicit / Enabling ClauseLike: Conclusion, Implicit Not Explicit / Enabling Clause

II. How Does the Bible Teach?II. How Does the Bible Teach?D. What Is Necessary for Salvation: D. What Is Necessary for Salvation:

The Gospel of Christ OR The Law of Moses?The Gospel of Christ OR The Law of Moses? Acts 15:7-11Acts 15:7-11 Necessary Implication:Necessary Implication: Day Day

of Salvation thru Gospel Includes Gentiles of Salvation thru Gospel Includes Gentiles • H.S. Baptism to Jews (Acts 2)—Day of SalvationH.S. Baptism to Jews (Acts 2)—Day of Salvation• H.S. Baptism to Gentiles (Acts 10)—Day of SalvationH.S. Baptism to Gentiles (Acts 10)—Day of Salvation

Acts 15:12Acts 15:12 Approved Example:Approved Example: Paul Preach Gospel to Gentiles, God Gave MiraclesPaul Preach Gospel to Gentiles, God Gave Miracles

Acts 15:13-18Acts 15:13-18 Direct Statement:Direct Statement: Promised Salvation to Jew & Gentile thru Gospel Promised Salvation to Jew & Gentile thru Gospel

Acts 15:24Acts 15:24 “No Such Commandment:”“No Such Commandment:” No Statement, Example, or Implication Giving No Statement, Example, or Implication Giving Authority to Bind Law of Moses Authority to Bind Law of Moses

II. How Does the Bible Teach?II. How Does the Bible Teach?

E. E. 1 Pet. 4:111 Pet. 4:11 “Speak As the Oracles of God” “Speak As the Oracles of God”Speak Where the Bible Speaks, Speak Where the Bible Speaks,

Be Silent Where the Bible SpeaksBe Silent Where the Bible SpeaksTo Act Under Christ’s Authority, Must Have To Act Under Christ’s Authority, Must Have

Instruction from Christ to Authorize What We Instruction from Christ to Authorize What We Preach or PracticePreach or Practice

Must Have Scripture: Book, Chapter, & Verse Must Have Scripture: Book, Chapter, & Verse • General or Specific TermsGeneral or Specific Terms• Direct Statement, Approved Example, or Direct Statement, Approved Example, or

Necessary ImplicationNecessary Implication• Silence Excludes, Prohibits, Forbids (Acts 15:24)Silence Excludes, Prohibits, Forbids (Acts 15:24)

III. What Does the New Testament Teach About Music in Worship Today?

A. “Music” Is General Term, “Sing” (Vocal Music) & “Play” (Instrumental Music) Are Specific Terms

If N.T. Says, “Make Music in Worship,” This General Term Authorizes Both Sing & Play

This General Term Not Used of Worship in N.T.

III. What Does the New Testament Teach…?III. What Does the New Testament Teach…?

B. Christ Authorizes Singing (Vocal Music)B. Christ Authorizes Singing (Vocal Music) Matt. 26:30Matt. 26:30 “Sung an Hymn” “Sung an Hymn” Acts 16:25Acts 16:25 “Sang Praises” “Sang Praises” Rom. 15:9Rom. 15:9 “Sing Unto Thy Name” “Sing Unto Thy Name” 1 Cor. 14:151 Cor. 14:15 “Sing with the Spirit &…Understanding” “Sing with the Spirit &…Understanding” Eph. 5:19Eph. 5:19 “Singing & Making Melody” “Singing & Making Melody” Col. 3:16Col. 3:16 “Singing with Grace” “Singing with Grace” Heb. 2:12Heb. 2:12 “Sing Praise” “Sing Praise” Heb. 13:15Heb. 13:15 “Sacrifice of Praise…Fruit of Our Lips “Sacrifice of Praise…Fruit of Our Lips Ja. 5:13Ja. 5:13 “Sing Psalms” “Sing Psalms” CommandCommand (Col. 3), (Col. 3), ExampleExample (Acts 16), (Acts 16), ImplyImply (Heb. 13) (Heb. 13) Individuals (Acts 16:25), Churches (Eph. 5:19) Individuals (Acts 16:25), Churches (Eph. 5:19)

III. What Does the New Testament Teach III. What Does the New Testament Teach About Music in Worship Today?About Music in Worship Today?

C. Christ: No Authority for Instruments in WorshipSpeak Where the Bible Silent—Like: Pope, SprinkleNo Instruction from Christ to Authorize InstrumentsNo Scripture: No Book, Chapter, & Verse

• No General or Specific Terms

• No Direct Statement, No Approved Example, & No Necessary Implication

• Silence Excludes, Prohibits, Forbids (Acts 15:24)

IV. Does God Really Care How We Worship?IV. Does God Really Care How We Worship?

Patriarchal Patriarchal AgeAge

Blood SacrificeBlood SacrificeGen. 4:4Gen. 4:4

Bloodless Bloodless SacrificeSacrifice

Gen. 4:3, 5, 7Gen. 4:3, 5, 7

Mosaic AgeMosaic Age10 Commands10 CommandsTabernacleTabernacleSacrificesSacrificesLevi – PriestsLevi – PriestsFeast DaysFeast DaysInstrumentsInstrumentsEx. 25:8-9Ex. 25:8-92 Chron. 29:252 Chron. 29:25

Strange FireStrange FireLev. 10:1-3Lev. 10:1-3

Gospel AgeNew LawHeb. 7:12; 9:16Lord’s SupperGiveTeachPraySingCoke, HamburgerPie SaleRecreationCandlesInstrumentsRev. 22:18-19

V. What Defense Is Given for Instrumental Music in Worship?

A. Instrument an Aid Aid: Helps to Obey a Command—General

Authority—Authorized But Not Specified Books, Lights

Instrumental Music Not an Aid But Another Kind of Music—Adds Something to God’s Word

Rev. 22:18 Must Not Add to God’s Word

V. What Defense Is Given V. What Defense Is Given for Instrumental Music in for Instrumental Music in

Worship?Worship?B. Instrument ExpedientB. Instrument Expedient

Expedient: Serves Useful Purpose to Fulfill Expedient: Serves Useful Purpose to Fulfill Command, Means to an End—General AuthorityCommand, Means to an End—General AuthoritySong Leader, Announce Song NumberSong Leader, Announce Song Number1 Cor. 6:121 Cor. 6:12 Must 1 Must 1stst Be Lawful, Then Expedient Be Lawful, Then Expedient

Instrument Is Another Kind of Music, Instrument Is Another Kind of Music, Not Lawful, Cannot Be ExpedientNot Lawful, Cannot Be Expedient If Proven Lawful, Then Expediency: If Proven Lawful, Then Expediency:

Kind of Instruments, Who Will Play, When Play Kind of Instruments, Who Will Play, When Play

V. What Defense Is Given for Instrumental Music in Worship?

C. Instrument Is Matter of LibertyLiberty: Permitted Not Required,

Left to Our Choice—General Authority How Many Songs, Order of Songs

Instrument Is Another Kind of Music Ja. 1:25 “Perfect Law of Liberty:”

Free from Sin & Error, No Liberty to Go Beyond Bible Authority

1 Cor. 4:6 Not Put Human Authority & Opinion Above What Is Written

V. What Defense Is Given V. What Defense Is Given for Instrumental Music in Worship?for Instrumental Music in Worship?

D. Instrument Used in Old Testament (Ps. D. Instrument Used in Old Testament (Ps. 150)150) Gal. 5:3-4Gal. 5:3-4 O.T. Not Authority for Gospel O.T. Not Authority for Gospel

AgeAge• If Keep Part, Must Keep “the Whole Law”If Keep Part, Must Keep “the Whole Law”• ““Fallen From Grace”Fallen From Grace”

Col. 2:14Col. 2:14 Law of Moses Nailed to Cross Law of Moses Nailed to Cross Heb. 10:9Heb. 10:9 Took Away 1 Took Away 1stst Covenant, Covenant,

Established “the Second”Established “the Second”

V. What Defense Is Given V. What Defense Is Given for Instrumental Music in for Instrumental Music in

Worship?Worship?E. Instrument Used in Heaven (Rev. 5:8)E. Instrument Used in Heaven (Rev. 5:8)

Mistake: Make Figurative Language LiteralMistake: Make Figurative Language Literal““Every One” Held Harp & Bowl of Incense— Every One” Held Harp & Bowl of Incense—

How Play the Harp???How Play the Harp???Burn Incense Today?Burn Incense Today?Harp Represents Beautiful Sound of Singing:Harp Represents Beautiful Sound of Singing:

• 1:101:10; ; 4:14:1 “Voice” with Power of “Trumpet” “Voice” with Power of “Trumpet”• 5:8-95:8-9; ; 14:2-314:2-3; ; 15:2-315:2-3 “They Sung” Not Played “They Sung” Not Played• Harp & Barber’s Pole Symbol: Harp & Barber’s Pole Symbol:

Society for the Preservation & Society for the Preservation & Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.Singing in America, Inc.

V. What Defense Is Given for Instrumental Music in Worship?

F. Instrument CommandedEph. 5:19 “Psalms” (Psalmos),

“Making Melody” (Psallo) Surrenders Aid, Expediency, Liberty Arguments Must Play—Lost in Hell if Disobey All Must Play “Play Instruments” Not In Standard Translations Greek Dictionaries Explain: Pluck or Pull Hair,

Plumb Line, Bow String, Harp Strings— Later “to Sing a Hymn, Sing Praise”

History Confirms: No Instrument for Centuries

V. What Defense Is Given V. What Defense Is Given for Instrumental Music in Worship?for Instrumental Music in Worship?

G. Where Does Bible Say “Not To” Use It?G. Where Does Bible Say “Not To” Use It? Admits No Passage Authorizes It— Admits No Passage Authorizes It—

If Had Scripture, Would Give It! If Had Scripture, Would Give It! Affirmative Position Must Give AuthorityAffirmative Position Must Give Authority False Idea: Silence, Absence of Authority False Idea: Silence, Absence of Authority

Permits Action—No, Silence Excludes, Forbids!Permits Action—No, Silence Excludes, Forbids!• Gen. 6:14Gen. 6:14 Gopher Wood / Silence: Other Gopher Wood / Silence: Other

WoodsWoods• Heb. 7:14Heb. 7:14 Levi / Silence: Other Tribes Levi / Silence: Other Tribes• Acts 15:24Acts 15:24 Gospel / Silence: Law of Moses Gospel / Silence: Law of Moses• Col. 2:12Col. 2:12 Baptism Burial / Silence: Sprinkle Baptism Burial / Silence: Sprinkle

IS INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIS INSTRUMENTAL MUSICAUTHORIZEDAUTHORIZED

IN WORSHIP TODAY?IN WORSHIP TODAY?Conclusion:1. No, It Is Unauthorized & Sinful! Rom. 6:23 2. Plea: Restore New Testament Christianity—

The Original Savior, Gospel, Baptism, Church, & Worship!

3. Original Gospel Sprinkled, Sealed, Sanctified with the Blood of Christ! Heb. 9:22

4. Come to the Cross of Christ Now! Acts 8:22; 22:16