I do thank you for your tolerant and well-mannered attitude when dealing with others who think differently.
I first came across this whole subject of the regulative principle in 2002 in a booklet called "Festal Days and the Law of God" by W H Molland. I had to read the whole thing through several times before I even began to see what the author was putting forward. Finally I saw that having any truck with Easter, Christmas, or any other festal day, was completely unbiblical and dishonouring to the Lord. It didn't change my position, because I've never celebrated these pagan festivals as a Christian, but it does make a difference now as to where I worship and serve God. Indeed I have much more to learn about all these matters.
And when we get there, worshipping the Lamb of God, I quite expect the Lord will have us all united in purpose.
I also expect he will be introducing us to some new songs.
The only thing 'warm and fuzzy' being presented here is your method of response to things that were not said.
Ex: I posted a hymn and commented on its beauty.
Your response: "If you don't like this method of worship because it does not allow you to use your drums, guitars and trumpets in what feels good, then be honest and tell everyone that everything goes to whatever feels good to them outside of the Psalter."
Where did that come from?
I responded with: "Actually, I've not heard "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today" accompanied by drums, guitars, or trumpets, Walt."
Your reply: "Sorry, I do not understand. What is the problem is signing "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today" using drums, guitars and trumpets?
Nice shift attempt, sorta.
You said: I find it funny that you would be upset for anyone trying to impose their own preferred "method of worship" on you when you should be open to anyone's method, without limits. Is that not what toleration for all sects and worship is about Mike?
Huh? You have a wonderful imagination, Walt. Funny, in view of the fact that you are the one upset.
I know you think your being subtle with your strawmen, but do you think it's working?
However, if your method of response makes you feel good, please continue.
You said: "p.s. I'm a seven-days-a-week-worshipper."
May I say Amen to that?
Sorry, I do not understand. What is the problem is signing "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today" using drums, guitars and trumpets?
Hopefully you are not trying to restrict your church requirements upon any other. I would assume you would fully support that any man-made hymn should be allowed sung in any Sunday Christian worship, using whatever instruments the minister feels appropriate to his ear.
I find it funny that you would be upset for anyone trying to impose their own preferred "method of worship" on you when you should be open to anyone's method, without limits. Is that not what toleration for all sects and worship is about Mike?
John, thanks for your feedback as well on the topic. I always love those guys who claim they worship God all seven days (like those who go to mass each morning), and make no distinctions as to the Lord's Day Sabbath.
Whatever feels warm and fuzzy in your mind and heart is the litmus test, and to see some of the TV programs now where entire hard/heavy rock bands are playing in Church because it feels soooo good!
No regulation on worship...heaven's no, what a grevious sin that would be...rather it is toleration for all.
Such great rejoicing is ours in Christ the risen Lord. Death could not hold him, he burst the bands asunder. Hallelujah and Hallelujah! Jesus Christ is Lord!
p.s. I'm a seven-days-a-week-worshipper.
Would it not serve your "method of worship" better if you were less inclined to presume you know mine?
That is certainly beautiful in the eyes and ears of man, but the true test is what is declared beautiful in the eyes and ears of Almighty God. It is He that requires our worship and it is His Psalter that has sufficient glorious psalms, hmyns and spiritual songs that has been ordained.
Outside the Lord's Day worship and praise, sing and play what makes your heart joyful, but on His day I would recommend we worship in Spirit and in ***Truth*** as He has ordained.
If you don't like this method of worship because it does not allow you to use your drums, guitars and trumpets in what feels good, then be honest and tell everyone that everything goes to whatever feels good to them outside of the Psalter.
Love's redeeming work is done;Hallelujah!Fought the fight, the battle won.Hallelujah!Death in vain forbids Him rise;Hallelujah!Christ hath opened Paradise.Hallelujah!
Lives again our glorious King;Hallelujah!"Where, O death, is now thy sting?"Hallelujah!Once He died our souls to save:Hallelujah!Where's thy victory, O grave?Hallelujah!
Soar we now where Christ hath led,Hallelujah!Foll'wing our exalted Head;Hallelujah!Made like Him, like Him we rise;Hallelujah!Ours the cross, the grave, the skies.Hallelujah!
Beautiful... with or without musical accompaniment.
Keep singing the songs God wrote.
All Glory to God. Amen.
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