[P-Marlowe]

You stated that the use of the word psalmos causes mechanical instruments of music to be commanded.

I didn't say that. I said that psalm 150 specifically "commands" the use of mechanical instruments. It would be hypocritical to insist that we sing "psalms" and yet forbid doing what the psalms tell us to do.

Gee, and I thought we had reached an agreement that musical instruments were optional.

Since the Bible clearly does not prohibit their use, what denomination teaches that they are forbidden? What denomination do you belong to?

[Quester]

I said that psalm 150 specifically "commands" the use of mechanical instruments. It would be hypocritical to insist that we sing "psalms" and yet forbid doing what the psalms tell us to do.

This is quite a significant point.

Shall we sing the Psalms, ... but not heed the Psalms ?

[TomSmedley]

Since the Bible clearly does not prohibit their use, what denomination teaches that they are forbidden? What denomination do you belong to?

Probably one of those "micro-calvinist" denominations Gary North wrote about, whose theological precision is inversely proportional to their membership stats. Folks who glory in finding new ways to confirm their own elite status vis-a-vis the rest of the Family of God.

Some Christians prefer splitting ever-finer hairs to diss their peers. Other Christians prefer sharing God's incredible grace with a needy world. Whatever floats your boat ...

[jkl1122]

Did you know that the COC proof text for singing without instruments actually commands us to make melody WITH musical instruments.

The above quote is from post #243. That is what I was referring to.