We are sometimes asked, “Why don’t you use instrumental music in your worship?”  This is a good question and deserves an answer.  The reason is not that instrumental music is considered sinful per se.  We do not use instruments to accompany our singing in worship to God because of the following:

• It is not authorized in the New Testament, by either command or approved apostolic example.  In every instance in which worship to God involving music is mentioned in the New Testament, vocal music (singing) is specified.
• History records that it was not used by the early church for hundreds…

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST (Brad Phillips)

In 1 Peter 1:19, the inspired apostle Peter informed that the blood of Christ is precious (i.e. of great value or high price). So, with that thought in mind, let’s take a look at why the blood of Christ is precious. Starting with, the blood of Christ is precious because...

It Redeems.
To “redeem” means, “to gain or regain possession of something in exchange for payment.” A “redeemer” is, “one who rescues another from bondage, or liberates another from any condition wherein one is held.” My friend,…

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Most people have at least heard of Dungeons & Dragons.  It began in 1974 and was a popular role-playing game throughout the 1980’s, which my mom tells me also became a Saturday morning cartoon series for a short time. (I had no idea!) In recent years, the game has made a come-back, and there is even a movie in the works for next year. My dad got me interested in the game a couple of years ago, and I have several guidebooks, that I like to read.

A quote from one of the guidebooks recently caught my attention:

“Devils look…

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• They are always present at the assemblies. They make it a point to never miss any of the services. If it is necessary to make changes, adjust schedules, suffer inconvenience or simply miss out on other activities, they will do so because they are committed to being present every time the doors are open.
• These folks actually look for opportunities to serve. If there is work to be done, Bible classes to be taught, weak members to be…

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The Bible makes it clear that the songs we sing originate in our heart. If you’re like me and are melodically-challenged, it’s reassuring to know that God is happy when the melody in our songs come from the heart. 

Ephesians 5:19 – Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.

But it’s not just the melody that originates in our hearts; it’s the actual words and emotions that we express that originate there, too.

Colossians 3:16 – Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one…