Seeking A Biblical Theology of Music - Part II

FredK
Jesus does not have my heart if He does not have my music. Is the Spirit or flesh choosing your music? What does the Bible teach about music? What is “Christian” music?

All kinds of music are on the scene today. Before deciding what I should listen to, do I first need to understand what God’s Word teaches about godly music?

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Cor. 5.17.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF GODLY MUSIC?:

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Seeking a Biblical Theology of Music - Part 1

FredK


Mark Twain was said to have commented on a composer’s music, “it is not nearly so bad as it sounds.”

Music has power. Music is power. Songs take us somewhere. Music is a gateway to lift one’s heart up to God or pull him down. Godly music thrills the heart as it glorifies God. Praise is our love for God in full dress uniform. Worship is our quiet, deep devotion to our Lord Jesus offered in a tender, upward hug.

PART I. Reasons for pursuing a Biblical Theology of Music:

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Ideas, Opportunities for Pastors?

FredK
1. Jethro gave even Moses some wise advice. Proverbs 11.14 gives practicality - “in abundance of counselors there is victory.” Until the end of his ministry our former pastor annually had informal meetings where members could offer suggestions for his consideration. Most Q centered around the facilities and operations. Good changes came of out it. His only request was that if an idea had to do with him personally, see him personally.

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I will create a website for Churches who can't afford it!

Christopher
To post this on here is probably not worth it considering you are all using the web, I would assume most of your churches have a website. Anyways My offer is that if you would like me to build a website for your church or a church you know that does not have one because they could not afford it. I would be more than happy to build them one for the cost of:

1. Domain registration usually $11.99

2. Hosting Around $50

3. Love gift for time and effort

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Removing Praise Team, Song Leaders or Anyone Else Holding Mics or Waving Their Arms

SamH
I have been to some churches where the “song leader” (in all cases male) in the worship service sat at the piano. And for the most part, I was glad the congregational singing was led this way. I am guessing there might be other intangibles, but for the most part I think I was grateful for this kind of song leading because of two reasons which culminated in a third: First, the person “leading” was a capable player. Second, the song leader had a voice which could carry us—guiding our singing.

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How a Worship Format is Destroying the Evangelical Church

Ed Vasicek

During my lifetime, many evangelical churches in American have moved from Bible-oriented gatherings to music-dominated meetings. Interestingly, both sets of religious gatherings typically bore the title, “Worship Service.”

When the evangelical church was Bible-oriented, this “worship” paradigm was in place:

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Are Spiritual Gifts often neglected? Is this hindering believers and church work?

FredK
For years I have asked believers the Q, “what is your spiritual gift?” One friend told me it was “selling used cars.” I have no doubt that many believers are uncertain about their particular gift(s). Is this necessary? What does it say about their pulpit and SS class teaching? We know that spiritual gifts are addressed at least 4 different places in NT. Paul was really into them. Why the big reluctance to teach on them?

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