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)
Instrumental Music in the Book of Revelation
Does every man sin? Some Bible passages say that every one sins (1 Kings 8:46; 2 Chronicles 6:36; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiates 7:20; 1 John 1:8-10), yet some passages say that those who are born of God do not and cannot sin (1 John 3:9). Is there a contradiction?
Does every man sin? | Answering the AtheistIn 1 Kings 7:23, the Bible talks about building a circular structure (bronze sea). The diameter from rim to rim is noted as 10 cubits, so with our knowledge of Pi today, the circumference should be 31.416 cubits (10xPi). However, the text says the circumference is 30 cubits. Is there a contradiction?
The Circumference of the Sea | Answering the AtheistHow many beatitudes were in the Sermon on the Mount? Matthew 5:3-11 and Luke 6:20-23 differ drastically. Is there a contradiction?
Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount | Answering the AtheistWho killed Saul? 1 Samuel 31:4-6 says that Saul killed himself. However, 2 Samuel 1:9-10 says that a young Amalekite man killed him. Is there a contradiction?
Who really killed king Saul? | Answering the AtheistWhat was Jesus’ prediction regarding Peter’s denial? Matthew 26:34 says, “…Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.” But Mark 14:30 says, “…Verily I say unto thee, that this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.” Is there a contradiction?
Did the rooster crow once or twice? | Answering the AtheistThe Bible says, “And no one hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven” (John 3:13). However, we also read, “And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven” (2 Kings 2:11). Is there a contradiction?
Has any actually ascended into heaven? | Answering the AtheistHow did Judas die? Did he hang himself (Matthew 27:5) or did he fall, his midsection bursting open (Acts 1:18)? Is there a contradiction?
Was Judas hung or impaled? | Answering the AtheistDoes God tempt man or not? Genesis 22:1 reads, “And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham.” However, James 1:13 says, “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.” Is there a contradiction?
Does God tempt man or not? | Answering the AtheistSome Bible passages tell us that God is cruel, unmerciful, destructive and ferocious (Jeremiah 13:14; 1 Samuel 15:3). However, other passages say that God is kind, merciful and good (James 5:11; 1 Chronicles 16:34; Psalm 145:9; 1 John 4:16). Is there a contradiction?
Is God cruel & unmerciful or kind & good? | Answering the Atheist