How does God want us to sing? (Ephesians 5:18-21, 1 Chronicles 15:16, 2 Chronicles 30:21)
Spirit-Filled: Ephesians 5:18 “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit”
Congregationally-Sung: Ephesians 5:19 “addressing one another”
All Sorts of God-Focused Songs: Ephesians 5:19 “in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs”
Singing with your heart to God: Ephesians 5:19 “singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart
Thanks-Filled: Ephesians 5:20 “giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father”
Focused on Jesus’ Name: Ephesians 5:21 “in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”
Hebrews 13:15 “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
seslf-less worship
Ephesians 5:21 “submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Loudly to Raise Joyous Sounds: 1 Chronicles 15:16 “David also commanded the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their brothers as the singers who should play loudly on musical instruments, on harps and lyres and cymbals, to raise sounds of joy.” Mightily & Passionately: 2 Chronicles 30:21 “…praised the Lord day by day, singing with all their might to the Lord”