Bible Authority – Matthew 28:18; Colossians 3:17
Authority for Singing – Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 13:15; James 5:13; Acts 16:25; 1 Corinthians 14:15,26
No Authority for Instrumental Music
- No express statement like there is for singing – 1 Corinthians 14:15,26
- No direct command like there is for singing – Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16
- No approved example like there is for singing – Acts 16:25
- No divine implication – nothing to suggest that God approves of instrumental music
Arguments for the Use of Instrumental Music
- “It doesn’t say not to” – Hebrews 7:14
- Used in the Old Testament – 2 Timothy 2:15; Colossians 2:14
- Instruments in heaven – Revelation 14:2 (symbolic, not actual harps)
- Just an expedient – 1 Corinthians 6:12
