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Evaluating and choosing music for Christian worship should be a careful process, guided primarily by theological considerations. Pastors, consistories, musicians, choir directors, and worship committees may be aided in this process by being attentive to the following suggested guidelines.
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Music’s role in Christian worship is significant. It taps into our deepest emotions, strengthens our connection to God, and unites the congregation in shared expression. Whether through joyful hymns, contemplative prayers, or uplifting praise songs, music can enhance our worship experience in profound ways.
Apr 25, 2024 · In Scripture, we see that music is used for glorifying and worshipping God, telling of his great deeds, offering outlets for both lament and praise, and providing unity to God’s people.
- Sarah E Martin
- When You Sing, You Obey.
- When You Sing, You Dig Deep Roots in The Word.
- When You Sing, You Build Up others.
- When You Sing, You Make War.
- When You Sing, You Are Spiritually Strengthened For Trial.
- When You Sing, You Walk A God-Designed Pathway to Joy.
- When You Sing, You Glorify God.
Singing isn’t an option in Scripture. It’s a command: God’s people are more than just invited to sing; we are commanded to sing. When we sing, we’re doing what God asks of us!
The Apostle Paul lays out this exhortation to let God’s Word dwell in us richly, and then, he tells us how to live out that command. The first, of course, is teaching. But the second, is singing! Singing is one of the two chief ways in which God’s Word dwells in us richly. And, as we observed in the last point, singing is a command. But this comman...
First, you build up fellow believers when you sing: Note specifically here in Ephesians 5:19 that it says: “Addressing one anotherin psalms and hymns and spiritual songs…” We see the same thing in Colossians 3:13-16: the exhortation to sing comes on the heels of bearing with one another (v. 13a), forgiving one another (v. 13b), putting on love (v. ...
Chances are you didn’t connect singing and warfare together, but it’s a theme visible in Scripture. In Colossians 3, Paul is challenging the Colossians to literally put sin to death in their lives, to kill sin. So all the commands to love and peace and forgiveness and teaching and singingare attitudes and habits of the believer that will kill sin! ...
Often times, we think only of singing when we’re happy and times are good, but singing bringing strength for trialcomes out in Acts 16. Paul and Silas are unjustly imprisoned for the sake of the Gospel, and what do they do while they’re in prison? Sing! (Acts 16:25) And this truth is confirmed in the lives of persecuted believers throughout history...
Here is a sample of what the Psalms say about singing: 1. Psalms 5:11: “Let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.” 2. Psalms 9:2: “I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” 3. Psalms 51:14: “Deliver m...
True obedience, deep roots in the Word, building up others, making war against Satan and sin, persevering, finding joy in God: All these things bring glory to God, which is each person’s chief goal and purpose. Colossians 3 and Ephesians 5 bring this out simply but powerfully, telling us to sing “to God” and “to the Lord” because he is the object o...
Jun 9, 2022 · Singing and playing music might not be a mighty act of protest and resilience against persecution for most people, but you are telling Satan and the world where your allegiance lies when you sing about your hope in Jesus.
Feb 8, 2010 · While some may view music as simply a form of entertainment and emotional conditioning, godly music plays a much larger role in a church. Scripture gives at least seven purposes for Christ-honoring music.
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Aug 18, 2019 · From Gregorian chant and Bach cantatas to Gospel music, and contemporary Christian hip hop, jazz or rock, there is wealth of music, from all across the world, which is inspired by the Christian faith and written intentionally for liturgical settings.
