Chicago Bible Students

Providing Resources for Better Bible Understanding

  • Home
  • Articles/Topics
    • Topics
      • God’s Grand Plan of the Ages
      • Bible Questions and Answers
      • Doctrine
        • Good Tidings
      • Creation and Science
      • Devotions
  • Sermons
  • Videos
    • Featured Videos
    • TV Programs
    • Video Sermons
  • About Us
    • Chicago Bible Students
    • Contact Us
    • Links
  • Free Subscription
  • Bookstore
    • All Titles
    • Booklets
    • FREE booklet
    • DVD Videos
    • Books
    • My Account
    • Cart
post

Why is there instrumental music in worship services today? Jesus didn’t give any authority to use instrumental music in worship.

August 4, 2018

(All citations are from the KJV.)

In Colossians 3:16, we are told, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." The word "psalms" in this verse is Strong's Greek word G5568, ψαλμός.

Strong's definition for G5568: "a set piece of music, that is, a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a 'psalm' ); collectively the book of the Psalms."

Thayer's Definition:

"a. a striking, twanging

b. of a striking the chords of a musical instrument

c. of a pious song, a psalm."

These psalms were to be accompanied by instruments. Thus,  the words of the Apostle Paul teach us that musical instruments are acceptable.

Jesus, himself, did not specifically discuss whether musical instruments should or should not be included in our worship. Consequently, Christians should be extremely cautious about making restrictions when none can be found in the word of God. Let each man stand in the liberty in which Christ has made us free. (Galatians 5:1)

Psalm 150

1  Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

2  Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

3  Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

4  Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

5  Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.

6  Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Filed Under: Bible Questions and Answers

Subscribe to new articles

You will get an email notification when a new article is posted

Cart

Featured Products

  • God's Grand Plan of the Ages
    Rated 4.50 out of 5
    $0.50
  • The Herald of Christ's Kingdom - History Issue
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $2.00
  • After Armageddon...God's Kingdom - Booklet $0.25
  • Will Israel Survive the End Times? $0.65
  • God's Plan for Everybody $10.00
  • Chart of the Ages (Vinyl - color) $16.50

Most Recent Questions and Answers

  • What is love and who are we to love? January 25, 2019
  • What is Jesus’ baptism and how does it relate to salvation? January 16, 2019
  • How does the spirit make intercession for us? Romans 8:26 & 27. January 3, 2019
  • What is the mind of God like? December 21, 2018
  • Does the Bible teach us to convert the world into Christianity? December 16, 2018
  • Why is it that some Bible verses are removed from the Bible? For example, Matthew 18:11, John 5:4 are not in the NIV. December 16, 2018

Search our Bookstore

Subject Tag Cloud

after Armageddon God's Kingdom anarchy Armageddon Christmas end of the world eternal torment fear gehenna God God's Kingdom grave hell Israel Jehovah Jesus kingdom peace ransom restitution sabbath sheol terrorism time of trouble universe video

Pages on this site

  • “Highlights of the End Times” Free Newsletter
  • Audio Books
  • Audio Hymns
  • Bible Audio
  • Bookstore
    • Cart
    • Checkout
    • My Account
    • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
    • Bible Question
  • Devotional
  • Devotional Subscription Complete
  • FREE booklet – God’s Grand Plan of the Ages
  • Home
  • Latest Posts
  • Link Library
  • Mobile Apps
  • Precious Promises
  • Sample Page
  • Sermons
  • Subscription Complete
  • Videos

Categories

  • Bible Articles (44)
  • Bible Questions and Answers (96)
  • Chicago Bible Students (3)
  • Christian Questions (2)
  • Creation and Science (2)
  • God's Grand Plan of the Ages (18)
  • Israel's 70th Anniversary (4)
  • Languages (5)
    • Espanol (2)
  • Newsletters (13)
  • Precious Promises (1)
  • Sermons (8)
  • slider (7)
  • Spiritual Reflections and Devotions (3)
  • Study Topics (33)
    • Doctrine (3)
    • Good Tidings (16)
      • Hope Beyond the Grave (9)
  • Videos (43)
    • Featured Videos (12)
    • Prophecy and Doctrine (2)
    • Video Sermons (39)

Product Categories

  • Booklets (60)
  • Books (55)
  • Chart of the Ages (3)
  • DVD Videos (20)
  • For Children (12)
  • Spanish Booklets (en Espanol) (9)
  • Tabernacle Chart (1)

Copyright © 2019 · Chicago Bible Students

7ads6x98y