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Evans Church of Christ

Evans Church of Christ. What About Hand Clapping In Worship ?. Applause. “Let all things be done decently and in order.” 1 Corinthians 14:40 “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24. Singing Baptism After sermon.

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Evans Church of Christ

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  1. Evans Church of Christ

  2. What About Hand Clapping In Worship ? Applause

  3. “Let all things be done decently and in order.” 1 Corinthians 14:40 “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24

  4. Singing • Baptism • After sermon What’s wrong with it ? Saying “Amen” Never done it Cheapens occasion

  5. Purpose of Applause • Approval • Excitement • Courtesy Is applause a replacement for “Amen”? Does God approve of applause in worship?

  6. Use of “Amen” in Bible English word is from Hebrew word to show oneself firm and dependable certain and true to affirm statement as certain In reference to words/deeds of God “may it happen in just this way” “may it be”

  7. Use of “Amen” in Bible In the Old Testament - stamp of truth Two basic uses: 1. Acceptance of statement Deut. 27 V. 26 “shall say, ‘Amen!’” 2. Truthfulness 1 Kings 1:36

  8. Use of “Amen” in Bible In the New Testament - 126 times Three Greek words: “So let it be” “Truly” “Amen” Affirmed truthfulness of God’s word

  9. Hand Clapping Comparison Amen Applause response to entertaining performance focused on the performer Amen focused on the message assert truthfulness of spoken word

  10. Use of “Amen” in Bible Not “I agree with that” “I like that” God’s word is true whether I agree or not Applause is not parallel to saying “Amen”

  11. Use of “Amen” in Bible 1 Corinthians 14:15-16 “What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 16. Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?”

  12. Worship is offered to God “God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24 God is the one being worshipped Spirit = proper attitude Truth = authorized

  13. Worship is offered to God Worship = “An act or series of religious acts characterized by a feeling of reverence and love. These acts are addressed to God. These acts must be directed by God if he is to accept them.” Must be clearly understood by those who worship.

  14. Worship is offered to God Singing - “I will sing with the understanding also” – 1 Cor. 14:15 Praying - “I will pray with the understanding also.” 1 Cor. 14:15 Preaching / Teaching – understood by both the speaker and the hearer

  15. Worship is offered to God Giving - from our heart “cheerful” 2 Cor. 9:7 “cheerful giver” Lord’s Supper – 1 Cor. 11:28 “examine himself,”

  16. Worship is offered to God Singing Praying Preaching Giving Communion Applause Is it for God? By what authority? For the person… Are we praising men or God ??

  17. Worship is offered to God Singing Praying Preaching Giving Communion Applause Boo ! Throw Eggs ! Hiss ! Scream ? Shout ? Somersaults ? Stand on pews ? Give “hi-five” ?

  18. What About Hand Clapping In Worship ? • No authority for it • Gives attention to messenger not message • Makes worship like a performance

  19. “Let all things be done decently and in order.” 1 Corinthians 14:40 • Context about worship • Decently = good taste and propriety • In order = dignity, fitting “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24

  20. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening July 13, 2014

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