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The Function of Music in the Old Testament
INTRODUCTION Music was an important part of the worship system of the Old Testament. God was very specific in describing exactly how he wanted to be worshipped. He did not leave it up to the choice of the Israelites, or … Continue reading
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Is it Appropriate?
Many times in the great music debate we get tied up in whether or not a certain style or song is “good” or “wicked”, right or wrong. We want to be able to categorize all music into two categories; that … Continue reading
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Missing the forest for the trees: what about the words?
On a forum I regularly visit we were having a discussion about “Jesus tunes.” The discussion followed the regular route of some people lamenting the fact that most Christian rock just isn’t as good musically as its secular counterpart and … Continue reading
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Should Christians listen to "Secular" music?
Recently on a forum where I regularly participate someone asked a couple questions regarding a christian’s response to “secular” music. 1. Is secular music evil? 2. Should Christian musicians perform secular music? 3. Should Christians listen to secular music/musicians? If … Continue reading
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What is Worship?
I am currently working on an in depth series of posts on this subject. Right now I am doing a lot of word studies in the OT and NT to find out how the Israelites and the early church viewed … Continue reading
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The importance of developing a philosophy of music
The necessity of having a thought out philosophy of music is a subject I briefly touched on in my last post and would like to discuss in further detail now. Why is it important that we have a philosophy regarding … Continue reading
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Why do we remain silent?
Disclaimer: In this post, I am NOT advocating that we need to try to change the music standards or doctrine taught by our pastors. For the purpose of this post, I am assuming that the pastor’s music standards are correct, … Continue reading
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"Give Me That Old Time Religion"
How many of us have heard this song growing up in Conservative Christianity, either in our home church, on the radio, at the school/college we attended, etc. etc.? Give me that old time religion give me that old time religion … Continue reading
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Throwing the Baby Out With the Bathwater
This past weekend I visited and candidated at a church that was looking for a music director. And whether or not I and they decide I am right for the job I learned a lot and had a wonderful experience … Continue reading
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Southern Gospel vs ..CCM
One of the most confusing things for me, as a musician is trying to figure out the logic behind many conservative Christians (especially us Baptists) who preach long and hard against all forms of CCM music, and yet view Southern … Continue reading
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Musings on Church Music 