And in the future, try to limit your comments to the topics discussed in the post.

Also, drop the pseudonym.

You said, ” our worship ought to be regulated by God’s word”.

Where does God’s word say that in order to worship in spirit and truth that you must do your “five acts of worship”?

Why do you call instrumental music an “innovation”?

Why do you call “communion services on Saturday evenings” an “innovation”?

Do you also call ” communion services on Thursday evenings” an “innovation”?

Where does the Bible say that you must only have the communion services on Sunday and only on Sunday?

You also said “We must remember that our worship is for God. Any benefit that we derive is secondary” Why do you say that?

Tom Youngfield.

Drew,

You did an excellent job exposing how the loss of accuracy sometimes destroys both the poetry and the accuracy of the text.

I wish more people would understand the underlying assumptions of some of these translators. They assume that we are lazy, poor students of the Bible who cannot understand the text as given. Therefore, they make it “accessible” to us and impoverish us forever spiritually.

It’s kind of like welfare: the intentions may be good, but pay attention to the long term consequences.

If you think its worth it, a reciprocal link would be appreciated.

Thanks again,
Bryant Evans
Eastern Shore church of Christ