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- Through singing as a family of God, people learn how to speak with God. Songs of worship help shape faith. It is, therefore, very important that a congregation have a rich “vocabulary of praise.” Types of songs that Christians should sing are “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).
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While worship is about God, it’s also an important part of how we grow in our knowledge of Him. The songs we sing together as a congregation should be rich in theology, helping us understand who God is and what He has done. This is why it’s so important that our songs are biblically sound and theologically rich.
Sep 15, 2014 · God’s purposes are identified and communicated through song, and congregational song is at the heart of worship. Songs in the Old Testament essentially say, “Praise God,” and the congregation’s response is “because God has done…”. Consider this song of Moses and Miriam, found in Exodus 15:1-‐21.
- Singing Is A Way of Praising God.
- Singing Is A Way of Teaching and Edifying others.
- Singing Is A Way of Admonishing One another.
- Singing Is A Way of Expressing Thankfulness to God.
- Singing Is A Way of Uniting The Congregation.
- Singing Is A Way of Pleasing The Lord.
- Conclusion
Does God need your praise? No, but according to the Bible, He is worthy of praise and is desiring of your praise. What better place to do this than in His house where you can honor Him in song as you come before His presence with singing. God always has a reason for the instructions He gives to us. If you look further into the scriptures you will w...
You may ask, how can singing in church accomplish this? If you are singing songs in your church that are scripturally sound, your singing will play a vital role in teaching. Think no further than when you were a child and your teacher taught you a song to help you learn your ABC’s. Now, apply that thought to singing in church. Many Bible truths can...
If you were to speak to someone offering words of encouragement and guidance as well as words of warning and correction, you would be admonishing. If done correctly it would not be done in a negative way. It would be a positive and gentle warning with guidance that is based on spiritual principles found in God’s Word. One of the songs that illustra...
Notice in the scripture how closely singing and giving thanks are tied. In Psalm 35:18, David declared: “I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people” and in Psalm 92:1 “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:“ I see no better way for God’s people to...
On any given Sunday, you will observe people from every walk of life. There will be some young, some old, some rich and some poor. Every one will come with a different need, a different burden, a different complication of life that only the Lord can meet. As you sing together as a congregation you will begin to focus, not on your troubles but on th...
The final reason for singing is to please the Lord. God loves it when you sing praises unto Him. The Bible says, “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.”(Psalm 69:30-31) Unfortunately, if you sing from a heart that is ...
Every time you assemble in God’s House, it is an opportunity to praise and worship Him through song. Keep in mind the benefits of congregational singing and sing with enthusiasm. Let’s revitalize the dull and lifeless singing we find in some churches.
Because God has acted for the salvation of God’s people, God’s people sing praise in response. Many commentators from various backgrounds assume that when God is praised in the OT, some musical activity is presumed (i.e. the traditions of interpreting “the seven Hebrew words for praise”).
Dec 9, 2020 · Our singing as a congregation can encourage new believers or those struggling with their faith. As we live in community, our congregational song unites us as believers, not only to our Lord, but to our fellow believer.
Through singing as a family of God, people learn how to speak with God. Songs of worship help shape faith. It is, therefore, very important that a congregation have a rich “vocabulary of praise.” Types of songs that Christians should sing are “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Source: Carroll, J.S. (Ed.).
Jun 25, 2013 · Learn as many as you please is good advice. But the basis for this charge is to sing songs of praise to God. If we would do that one thing alone (sing to God) our nation would be turning more toward Him.
