The document discusses arguments for only singing (without musical instruments) in worship based on passages from the New Testament and Old Testament. It notes that while many use Psalms to argue for instruments, most passages about music in Psalms refer to singing rather than instruments. The document argues that instruments cannot fulfill commands to sing praises or the "song of Moses and the Lamb" from Revelation. It suggests we should do what God directs based on the Bible rather than try to justify our own practices.

1. Why do we Sing Only

2. Background Information Some say only 2 verses in N.T. that say to sing We saw there are many more God is not worshiped with mans hands (Acts 17:25-30) Almost all (denominations) began without instruments We should never try and justify mans actions We should do as God directs now!!!!!

3. Today we will see What are the times of ignorance that God overlooked and why????? Acts 17:24-30 Romans 3:21-26 God’s Righteousness What is this righteousness????? Vs. 21 Apart from the law, yet witnessed by it Vs. 25 God’s forbearance/passing over of sins Vs. 26 His PRESENT demonstration

4. What purpose then was the law Romans 7:7 Was it sin to follow the law? Romans 7:13 The law produced knowledge of death Romans 8:3 But the law was weak and could not save Romans 8:12-17 It was a law of bondage and fear unto death Hebrews 8:7,13 The New Covenant takes away the law of sin and death

5. What kinds of things did God have forbearance on??? 1 Kings 11:1-4 Multiple wives Deut. 24:1 Divorce Certificate for any reason Lev. 19:12 Swearing under heaven Exodus 21:24 Returning evil for evil Deut. 23:4-6 Hate your enemy 1 Chr. 23:5 Musical Instruments made by David

6. The Priest, Levites were only ones directed to play instruments 1 Chr. 6:1,31-32 Ministering with music 1 Chr. 9:33-34 Levites were the singers 1 Chr. 13:4-8 Israel, David changed 1 Chr. 15:13-16 David puts things in order 1 Chr. 23:1-5 David made the instruments 2 Chr. 7:1-6 Priest played while Israel stood 2 Chr. 8:14-18 Levites did not depart their duty

7. Order of the temple changed, and changed, and changed, and changed 2 Chr. 13:9-12 Israel made priests for themselves 2 Chr. 21:8-11 Israel even made a new king 2 Chr. 23:18 Jehoiada establishes order 2 Chr. 29:25-30 Hezekiah Restores Worship 2 Chr. 30:21 Israel, Levites kept to duties 2 Chr. 34:29-33 Josiah Restores True Worship 2 Chr. 36:11-21 Zedekiah reigns, Jerusalem falls

8. In the midst of all this David wrote Psalms to and for Israel An interesting note: Many use the psalms to prove musical instruments in worship today. Unfortunately for them, they do not look at the overwhelming evidence for singing About 14 verses in Psalms deal with playing instruments About 70 verses in Psalms deal with singing to the Lord

9. 1 Chr. 16:9,23 “Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him: Talk of all His wondrous works.” “Sing to the Lord, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His Salvation from day to day.” An Instrument can not do these things

10. An instrument CAN NOT sing the new song of Moses and the Lamb Revelation 15:3 “ They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying; Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and True are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For you alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You. For Your judgments have been manifested.”

11. God’s word has been made known Romans 10:17 Hear the Gospel John 3:16 Believe in Christ Luke 13:3 Repent of your sins Matt. 10:32-33 Confess Christ Matt. 28:18-19 Be Baptized