45. Music

1. New Testament Church used only vocal music - Mt 26:30, Eph 5:19, Col 3:16.

2. It is sinful to add to or take from God’s word - Dt 4:2, Rev 22:18-19.

3. Vain worship - Mt 15:9.  See also "Authority.”

 

Why is the mode of music important?

David played instruments,  why shouldn't/can't we?

 

46. Fellowship

1. You will be known by it - Jn 13:34.

See also IJn 1:7.

 

Are we permitted to withhold the right hand of fellowship from a brother or sister?  Explain.

 

47. Marriage & Divorce

Ezr 10:1-3, Mt 19:8-9 & 5:31-32, Mk 6:16-18, Lk 16:18, Ro 7:1-3, ICo 7:10-11.

 

What are the basic views on this issue?

Where does the church stand?

 

48. Sexual Immorality

1. Includes adultery, lust, fornication, homosexuality, incest, bestiality and rape -

Ex 20:14, Dt 22:13-30, 27:20-23, Pr 6:32, Mt 5:28, Ro 1:24 ff, ICo 6:9, Rev 21:8.

 

Is homosexuality a choice or an orientation?  Note the difference in the way this is phrased today.

 

 

For next Lord’s Day, please study & research the following:

49. Answers to Difficult Questions

50. Summary and Conclusions