New Testament Worship
A Mark That Matters
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
John 4:23-24
• But the hour is coming, and now is, when
the true worshipers will worship the Father
in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking
such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and
those who worship Him must worship in
spirit and truth."
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Lev 10:1-2
• Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron,
each took his censer and put fire in it, put
incense on it, and offered profane fire
before the LORD, which He had not
commanded them. So fire went out from
the LORD and devoured them, and they
died before the LORD.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Matt 15:1-9
Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus,
saying, 2 "Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For
they do not wash their hands when they eat bread." 3 He answered and
said to them, "Why do you also transgress the commandment of God
because of your tradition? 4 For God commanded, saying, 'HONOR YOUR
FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER'; and, 'HE WHO CURSES FATHER OR
MOTHER, LET HIM BE PUT TO DEATH.' 5 But you say, 'Whoever says to
his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a
gift to God"— 6 then he need not honor his father or mother.' Thus you have
made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition. 7 Hypocrites!
Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 8 'THESE PEOPLE DRAW
NEAR TO ME WITH THEIR MOUTH, AND HONOR ME WITH THEIR LIPS,
BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME. 9 AND IN VAIN THEY WORSHIP
ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN.' "
Col 2:20-23
• Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic
principles of the world, why, as though living in
the world, do you subject yourselves to
regulations— 21 "Do not touch, do not taste, do
not handle,“ 22 which all concern things which
perish with the using—according to the
commandments and doctrines of men? 23
These things indeed have an appearance of
wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility,
and neglect of the body, but are of no value
against the indulgence of the flesh.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
John 4:23-24
• But the hour is coming, and now is, when
the true worshipers will worship the Father
in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking
such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and
those who worship Him must worship in
spirit and truth."
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
Col 3:17
• And whatever you do in word or deed, do
all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving
thanks to God the Father through Him.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt 7:21
Matt 7:21-23
• "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord,
Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven,
but he who does the will of My Father in
heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that
day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied
in Your name, cast out demons in Your
name, and done many wonders in Your
name?' 23 And then I will declare to them,
'I never knew you; depart from Me, you
who practice lawlessness!'
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ
ruling in our hearts and the word
of Christ dwelling in us richly: Col
3:15-16
Col 3:15-16
• And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to
which also you were called in one body; and be
thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you
richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual
songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the
Lord.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ
ruling in our hearts and the word
of Christ dwelling in us richly: Col
3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
Eph 5:19
speaking to one another in psalms and
hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody in your heart to the Lord
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
1 Cor 14:15
• What is the conclusion then? I will pray
with the spirit, and I will also pray with the
understanding. I will sing with the spirit,
and I will also sing with the understanding.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Eph 5:19-20
• speaking to one another in psalms and
hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody in your heart to the
Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all
things to God the Father in the name of
our Lord Jesus Christ
Singing Versus Instrumental Music
• Col 3:16-17 Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly in all wisdom, teaching and
admonishing one another in psalms and
hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace
in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever
you do in word or deed, do all in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the
Father through Him.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
The Lord's supper--observed every first
day of the week:
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
Excuses:
David played a harp. Harps, incense, &
polygamy were nailed to the cross: Col
2:13-15.
The Lord's supper--observed every first
day of the week:
Col 2:13-15
• And you, being dead in your trespasses
and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He
has made alive together with Him, having
forgiven you all trespasses, 14 having
wiped out the handwriting of requirements
that was against us, which was contrary to
us. And He has taken it out of the way,
having nailed it to the cross. 15 Having
disarmed principalities and powers, He
made a public spectacle of them,
triumphing over them in it.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
Excuses:
David played a harp. Harps, incense, &
polygamy were nailed to the cross: Col
2:13-15.
Trumpets are in heaven. Many things
are in heaven but are not in the church:
streets of gold, an altar.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
Excuses:
David played a harp. Harps, incense, &
polygamy were nailed to the cross: Col
2:13-15.
Trumpets are in heaven. Many things
are in heaven but are not in the church:
streets of gold, an altar.
The Lord's supper--observed every first
day of the week:
The Lord made it permanent: Matt 26:28-29.
Matt 26:28-29
• For this is My blood of the new covenant,
which is shed for many for the remission of
sins. 29 But I say to you, I will not drink of
this fruit of the vine from now on until that
day when I drink it new with you in My
Father's kingdom."
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
Excuses:
David played a harp. Harps, incense, &
polygamy were nailed to the cross: Col
2:13-15.
Trumpets are in heaven. Many things
are in heaven but are not in the church:
streets of gold, an altar.
The Lord's supper--observed every first
day of the week:
The Lord made it permanent: Matt 26:28-29.
The church was steadfast in observing it:
Acts 2:42
Acts 2:42
• And they continued steadfastly in the
apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the
breaking of bread, and in prayers.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
Excuses:
David played a harp. Harps, incense, &
polygamy were nailed to the cross: Col
2:13-15.
Trumpets are in heaven. Many things
are in heaven but are not in the church:
streets of gold, an altar.
The Lord's supper--observed every first
day of the week:
The Lord made it permanent: Matt 26:28-29.
The church was devoted to observing it:
Acts 2:42
The church met on the first day of the week
to break bread: Acts 20:7.
Acts 20:7
• Now on the first day of the week, when
the disciples came together to break
bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day,
spoke to them and continued his message
until midnight.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
Excuses:
David played a harp. Harps, incense, &
polygamy were nailed to the cross: Col
2:13-15.
Trumpets are in heaven. Many things
are in heaven but are not in the church:
streets of gold, an altar.
The Lord's supper--observed every first
day of the week:
The Lord made it permanent: Matt 26:28-29.
The church was devoted to observing it:
Acts 2:42
The church met on the first day of the week
to break bread: Acts 20:7.
The church assembled to observe the
Lord’s Supper:1 Cor 11:17-34.
1 Cor 11:17-34
• Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you
come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For first
of all, when you come together as a church, I hear that there
are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. 19 For there
must also be factions among you, that those who are approved
may be recognized among you. 20 Therefore when you come
together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord's Supper.
23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to
you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was
betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He
broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for
you; do this in remembrance of Me." 25 In the same manner
He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new
covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in
remembrance of Me.“ 26 For as often as you eat this bread
and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
Excuses:
David played a harp. Harps, incense, &
polygamy were nailed to the cross: Col
2:13-15.
Trumpets are in heaven. Many things
are in heaven but are not in the church:
streets of gold, an altar.
The Lord's supper--observed every first
day of the week:
The Lord made it permanent: Matt 26:28-29.
The church was devoted to observing it:
Acts 2:42
The church met on the first day of the week
to break bread: Acts 20:7.
The church assembled to observe the
Lord’s Supper:1 Cor 11:17-34.
The assembly was on the first day of the
week: 1 Cor 16:1-2.
1 Cor 16:1-2
• Now concerning the collection for the
saints, as I have given orders to the
churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
2 On the first day of the week let each
one of you lay something aside, storing up
as he may prosper, that there be no
collections when I come.
New Testament Worship: A Mark That Matters
Worship in Spirit and
Truth: John 4:23
False Worship: Nadab and
Abihu: Lev 10:1-7
Precepts of Men:
Matt 15:1-9; Col 2:20-23
Six Musts of True New Testament Worship
 Must be in spirit and truth: John 4:23
 Must be in the name of the Lord:
Col. 3:17
 Must be according to the will of the
Father: Matt7:21
 Must be with the peace of Christ ruling
in our hearts and the word of Christ
dwelling in us richly: Col 3:15-16
 Must be unto the Lord: Eph 5:19
 Must be with the mind: 1 Cor 14:15
Examples of New Testament Worship Not Practiced in Most Religions
Singing—the only music in worship:
Eph. 5:19-20; Col 3:16-17.
Singing is a specific command; music,
generic. God commanded singing.
Excuses:
David played a harp. Harps, incense, &
polygamy were nailed to the cross: Col
2:13-15.
Trumpets are in heaven. Many things
are in heaven but are not in the church:
streets of gold, an altar.
The Lord's supper--observed every first
day of the week:
The Lord made it permanent: Matt 26:28-29.
The church was devoted to observing it:
Acts 2:42
The church met on the first day of the week
to break bread: Acts 20:7.
The church assembled to observe the
Lord’s Supper:1 Cor 11:17-34.
The assembly was on the first day of the
week: 1 Cor 16:1-2.