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Experience the power of sanctified music for worship as prescribed in the apostolic writings and traditions, honoring God through spiritual sacrifices and praise. Discover the authority of Christ in music and follow the commandments for true worship.
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“God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24
“You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ.” I Peter 2:5
“You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15
Apostolic writings and traditions must be obeyed. • New Testament apostles and prophets preached the authority of Christ. • Matthew 16:19; 18:18 • Luke 10:16
Apostolic writings and traditions must be obeyed. • Paul preached by the revelation of Jesus (Gal. 1:11-12). • Ways and commandments of the Lord (1 Cor. 4:16-17; 14:37). • Do what he taught (Phil. 4:9). • Hold fast to the traditions (2 Thess. 2:15).
God’s commandments in the old testament regarding the use of instruments of music are obsolete. • Israelites were instructed. • Psalm 150 • 1 Chronicles 23:2-5; 28:19; 2 Chronicles 29:25-28 • The old covenant is obsolete because Christ established a new covenant (Heb. 8:6, 13; 10:9).
Christians are commanded what kind of music has been sanctified for worship. • The human heart is the instrument the Lord commands to be used through singing (Eph. 5:17-21). • Specifies what kind of music; specifies what kind of songs. • When Christ’s word lives in us, we do not go beyond what is written about worship (Col. 3:16-17).