Musical instruments

Musical Instruments and Musicians In Worship in the Bible: The Old Testament

This article shows that musical instruments played a big role in Old Testament worship.

A Few Notes on Musical Instruments in Worship

What kind of music is appropriate in church? This article looks at the use of instruments to support congregational singing during the worship service. The author does this by examining John Calvin's reaction to the use of instruments.

The Piano in Worship

Many churches have discovered that piano accompaniment is not only suitable but preferable to organ music for their style of worship. This article surveys the strengths and weaknesses of the use of a piano in liturgical music.

Making a Joyful Noise with Handbells

This article discusses the use of handbells as musical instrument in worship.

Musical Instruments and Musicians in Worship

Is the shortage of organists an indication that the churches must think of alternatives? This article gives some thoughts on what to consider in thinking about music and musical instruments in worship.

The Organ and the Organist

This article discusses church music and the use of the organ. The author maintains that the Bible does not speak against the use of instruments in church to adorn the singing, and the use of an organ can be beneficial for worship.

Instrumental Music in Worship?

This article argues that musical instruments in the Old Testament pointed to the coming of Christ, and that his coming rendered them obsolete. In light of this, together with the lack of divine warrant in the New Testament to use instruments to accompany the singing in worship, the author argues against the use of instruments in public worship.

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