Thread: To be, or not to be e. P. ?
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Old 06-27-2008, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by joshua View Post
The non EPer's #1 Objection was a total let down (respectfully).

He also stated (paraphrased): "I would not object to singing only the Psalms."

But, wouldn't that go against his claim to hold to the RPW? Because, if he believes that the singing of uninspired Psalms is authorized, then it follows he believes it's commanded; thus, he should be adamantly against the exclusive singing of the Psalms, since it doesn't (according to his understanding of the RPW) include that which he apparently believes is commanded (uninspired hymns).
But couldn't it be the case that God commands the singing of songs, generally, and that, within this commanded category, uninspired songs are authorized? But, at the same time, God's command to sing songs could be fulfilled by singing only inspired psalms. Not to argue the substance of this, but I think it isn't inconsistent with the RPW.
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