MUSIC Old Testament New Testament 21 st Century Christian Worship Services
Church Music Stories
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Church Music History of Controversy John Piper, R.C. Sproul, …
The Christian Praise Hymnal 1992 Blend –T–Traditional: –C–Contemporary: Some old – Doxology – Letter ‘W’: 10+lyrics: 10+music: Cyber Hymnal
Biblical Principles For Music In 21 st Century Christian Church Worship Services
1. The Bible is the ‘ruler’ to measure music. 2 Timothy 3:16
2. Whether you sing or play or …, do it for the glory of God. 1Corinthians 10:31
3. Liberty in song andstyle with discernment. Not license. Matthew 9:16,17; Galatians 5:13
4. Never think of church worship music as a ‘performance’. Music is part of worship. Heart…practice…skillfully Matthew 6:1,5; Psalm 33:3
5. Your part is important but not more important than the part of others. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
6. Unity in a church includes diversity in musical tastes. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
7. Each believer considerate of each other. Personal preferences are just that. Romans 14:1-13
8. No musical instrument is ‘evil’. Romans 14:14
9. Music is important in Christian worship it helps: express praise to God; awaken emotions to God; and get you in a spiritual frame of mind. Psalm 100; Hebrews 13:15
10. Music is one element of worship. John 4:23,24; 2 Timothy 4:2 Christian Worship
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