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October 15, 2006December 30, 2024

Instrumental Music in the Old Testament

A Study of Instrumental Music in Worship – Part 2

In the search for instrumental music in the Old Testament, one need not go very far. In Genesis 4:21, we learn that Jubal, the offspring of Cain, is “…the father of all those who play the harp and flute.” Thus, we have the beginning of instrumental music described for us. From this point onward, we find references to instruments of music in numerous Old Testament passages.

People used instruments for various reasons: calling an assembly together (Numbers 10:1ff), commands in battle (Joshua 6:4), worship of false gods (Daniel 3:5), entertainment or celebration (Genesis 31:27), to give honour to the king (1 Kings 1:34), aas a calming agent (1 Samuel 16:23), and in the worship of the God of heaven (Psalm 150).

October 8, 2006November 18, 2024

Instrumental Music in the Book of Revelation

A Study of Instrumental Music in Worship – Part 1

In the religious world, there is a basic cognizance of the need to conduct ourselves within the confines of God’s authority. The apostle Paul, when writing to the brethren at Colosse implored,

“…whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17)

October 28, 2001October 13, 2025

Can God be seen or not? Answering the Atheist

Inquiry:

Can God be seen or not? Some passages (ie. Exodus 24:9-10; 32;30; 33:11, 23; Amos 9:1; Genesis 26:2; John 14;9) say that God can be and has been seen. But other texts (John 1:18; Exodus 33:20; 1 Timothy 6:16) say God cannot be and has not been seen. Is there a contradiction?

October 21, 2001October 13, 2025

Do Matthew and Luke disagree on Jesus’ genealogy? Answering the Atheist

Inquiry:

In two places in the New Testament the genealogy of Jesus, son of Mary, is mentioned (Matthew 1:6-16 and Luke 3:23-31). These are obviously not the same genealogy. Also, how can Jesus have a genealogy when all Muslims and most Christians believe that Jesus had/has no father. Is there a contradiction?

October 14, 2001October 13, 2025

Who moved David to number Israel – God or Satan? Answering the Atheist

Inquiry:

Who moved David to number the people of Israel? Was it God or Satan? 2 Samuel 24:1 says God did so, but 1 Chronicles 21:1 says it was Satan. Is there a contradiction?

October 7, 2001October 12, 2025

How many years of famine? Answering the Atheist

Inquiry:

How many years of famine were threatened? In 2 Samuel 24:13 God gave David a choice between seven years of famime, three months of fleeing before the enemy, or three days of plague. In 1 Chronicles 21:11, the choices are three years of famime, three months of fleeing before the enemy, or three days of plague. Is there a contradiction?

September 30, 2001October 12, 2025

What were Jesus’ last words? Answering the Atheist

Inquiry:

What were Jesus’ last words? Matthew records, “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?” and says He yielded up His spirit (Matthew 27:46, 50). Luke says He cried out, “Father, unto thy hands I commit my spirit,” and then gave up the ghost (Luke 23:46). John says He said, “It is finished,” and then bowed his head, giving up the ghost. Is there a contradiction?

September 23, 2001October 12, 2025

Sermon on the Mount or Plain? Answering the Atheist

Inquiry:

Was Jesus’ first sermon preached on a plain or on a mount? Matthew 5:1-2 says He went up into a mountain to teach the people, but Luke 6:7, 20 says he stood in the plain. Which is it? Is there contradiction?

September 16, 2001October 12, 2025

Did Judas hang himself or fall down? Answering the Atheist

Inquiry:

How did Judas Iscariot die? Acts 1:18 says he fell and his bowels gushed out. Matthew 27:5-7 says he hanged himself. Also, did he purchase the field (Acts 1:18) or did the chief priests buy it (Matthew 27:5-7)? Is there a contradiction?

September 9, 2001October 12, 2025

Do the righteous really live? Answering the Atheist

Inquiry:

Do the righteous live or not? Psalm 92:12 reads, “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree.” However, Isaiah 57:1 says, “The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart.” Is there a contradiction?