John,
Interesting thread. I'm looking forward to hearing what others think about the questions you ask.
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Originally Posted by JohnV  In this thread I want to assume the non-EP/non-NI position, that God approves of and blesses both the addition of songs besides the Psalms, and the use of instruments in the worship of Him.
...3. (Here's my point) Is not the term "prescriptive" a bit too strong a term |
When you say that God approves of the use of songs and instruments, is that the same thing as saying that God commands their use, that He's saying in His scriptures that this is how he wants to be worshipped? Or are they not, and God blesses their use anyway? If God says in the Bible that He wants to be worshipped with the addition of songs, and the use of instruments, then the term prescriptive seems appropriate. (kind of like preaching - God commands it and you'd expect to hear preaching during the worship service).
