MUSIC

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Church Music Stories

Isaac Watts, 1674-1748

Church Music

History of ControversyJohn 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 21st Century

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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 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

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