MUSIC Old Testament New Testament 21 st Century

MUSIC Old Testament New Testament 21 st Century Christian Worship Services

Church Music Stories

Isaac Watts, 1674 -1748

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

The Christian Praise Hymnal • 1992 • Blend – Traditional: – 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. 1 Corinthians 10: 31

3. Liberty in song and style 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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