A question about singing
Larry from Ullin Illinois asks:
I have a question? Is there an example of an audience listening to a duet in The New Testament.
Simple answer. Yes.
Acts 16:25 - But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
If you are looking into the scriptures for the authority to perform a solo or duet in a church assembly, there is no such scripture. Paul and Silas were in prison, not in a church service of any type. The only type of music the New Testament authorizes is ’singing and making melody in our hearts’ as per Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16. An act of worship that God expects from every believer, not just one or two while the rest are entertained. I enjoy listening to all types of music outside of worship, but in worship services, we can only provide what God finds pleasing… simple music made by our voices blended together in praise to His name.
Hope this helps!
Justin Murdock, for thegospelfortoday.com and the Garrett’s Creek Church of Christ
