Pictured to the left is a copy of a version of the Holy Bible, known as the ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION ( ESV ). Ephesians 5:15-21 read as follows:
"15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ."
The Old Testament became obsolete when Jesus died on the cross of Calvary, though we can still learn from it ( see Matthew 1:16; 6:11; Luke 23:26-49 ( especially verse 33, for example; KJV, for example ); Romans 10:1-4 ( especially verse 4, for example ); 15:1-4 ( especially verse 4, for example ); Galatians 4:30; and Hebrews, chapter 7 ( especially verse 11, for example ); chapter 8 ( especially verse 13, for example ), for example ): this means that the Jewish system of worship is no longer valid.
Under the New Testament, we, as Christians ( see Galatians 3:26, 27, for example ), sing and make melody to the Lord with our hearts ( as is taught in verse nineteen, above ): God has not commanded the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship of Him ( see Matthew 4:10, for example ) under this covenant. Please click on the "Full Screen" symbol, at the lower right corner of the image below, to read today's bulletin regarding references to mechanical instruments of music, for example, in the Holy Bible:
Also, please read the Holy Bible ( which is God's word - see Luke 8:19-21 ( especially verse 21, for example ); 11:27, 28 ( especially verse 28, for example ); and Revelation 1:1-8 ( especially verse 3, for example ), for example ).
If you have any questions about the Holy Bible, you can contact me by e-mail at:
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