1. MUSIC Old Testament New Testament 21 st Century Christian Worship Services

2. Church Music Stories

3. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748

4. Church Music History of Controversy John Piper, R.C. Sproul, …

5. The Christian Praise Hymnal 1992 Blend –T–Traditional: –C–Contemporary: Some old – Doxology – Letter ‘W’: 10+lyrics: 10+music: Cyber Hymnal

6. Biblical Principles For Music In 21 st Century Christian Church Worship Services

7. 1. The Bible is the ‘ruler’ to measure music. 2 Timothy 3:16

8. 2. Whether you sing or play or …, do it for the glory of God. 1Corinthians 10:31

9. 3. Liberty in song andstyle with discernment. Not license. Matthew 9:16,17; Galatians 5:13

10. 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

11. 5. Your part is important but not more important than the part of others. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

12. 6. Unity in a church includes diversity in musical tastes. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

13. 7. Each believer considerate of each other. Personal preferences are just that. Romans 14:1-13

14. 8. No musical instrument is ‘evil’. Romans 14:14

15. 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

16. 10. Music is one element of worship. John 4:23,24; 2 Timothy 4:2 Christian Worship

17. Conclusion