To understand contemporary worship, no better place than to consult the sources used for teaching contemporary worship. I bought some textbooks from an undergrad student. Although it is “extracurricular” for me, I find it very interesting, although I am just halfway. For example: Nine qualities of contemporary worship: 1. Worship …
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This afternoon’s sermon addressed the 10 Commandments: how they did not change, but when Jesus Christ fulfilled them, He rewrote them. Once written on stone, it is now written on our hearts. As the minister illustrated, Jesus takes the commandments to a deeper level. The sermon confirmed a thought that …
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Sometimes, I read a book by one author recognizing another author. In “Aiming To Please,” Wes Bredenhof refers to Bryan Chapell’s “Christ-Centered Worship” when he speaks about the Call to Worship. A Call to Worship should call people to DO SOMETHING. As a call to worship, a (familiar) Scripture verse …
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In a paper, I argued that “It is well with my soul” lacked a biblical foundation, and my point was not challenged. I know this song has emotional value, and I am not criticizing people who like this song, are comforted by it, or have memories. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮 …
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In a paper, I argued that “It is well with my soul” lacked a biblical foundation. I know this song has emotional value, and I am not criticizing people who like this song, are comforted by it, or have memories. I like the song too. Whatever my lot, Thou hast …
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I have heard: “The author does not matter as long as the song is biblical.” However, we usually don’t think this way. The World Economic Forum (WEF) and a Tourism Agency could communicate a similar story, but it is interpreted differently depending on the author. People evaluate promotions of medical …
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I have heard: “The author does not matter as long as the song is biblical.” However, we usually don’t think this way. The World Economic Forum and a Tourism Agency could communicate a similar story, but it is interpreted differently depending on the author. People evaluate promotions of medical inventions …
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We spent some classes on the true meaning of Scripture and its reflection in the songs. We recognized the misuse of the text “I can do all things through Him,” — but what if it would be the theme of a song? We had to review our worship repertoire (which …
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In one of my classes, we discussed if the author or songwriter matters. The discussion included Hillsong and Bethel music that many contemporary churches sing, raising the question about an endorsement by affiliation. If the text has a biblical reference and is not against doctrine, should the song be OK …
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