Brings up the question: Is there a different standard of participation for special music in NT times than in OT worship that was centered around the temple? Centralized worship vs decentralized makes a difference in how much money – we put into the splendor of the building; does it make a difference in terms of our approach to special music? Probably afford to pay a professional can’t orchestra to be dedicated to playing top level music Different contexts are going to call for a different level of quality control. Devoted Spirit No question that same spirit of love and devotion – and passion still applies With gladness Heart of Joy – With hymns of thanksgiving Heart of Thanksgiving – With songs to musical accompaniment Heart of Devotion – This is the essential aspect of worship must be genuine, heart-felt; not just – going through the motions You definitely want someone who knows the Lord and can sing with conviction from the heart. God is never pleased with just an external show; He always looks at the heart. Why do Christians get the reputation of being so glum look at the exuberance – that should be expressed in our worship. If our hearts are truly glad, we should do more than mumble the words of a song. Look at how excited we get when singing our college fight song at the football game. The triumph and victory of what Christ has accomplished for us should be reflected in our singing. 3. Diverse Musical Instruments cymbals, – harps and lyres Why no mention of musical instruments in the NT?? Some church groups would argue that musical instruments should not be used for accompaniment in this church age; that Christ advocated a very simple style of worship; that the content of our singing should focus mainly on the Book of Psalms. Seems that the Holy Spirit has given us a lot of freedom in this regard. Certainly God is still giving out musical gifts and talents and abilities these – should be used to the glory of God Eph 5:19 singing and making melody 2 different words used – Does instrumental music and accompaniment of our singing enhance our worship experience? Raises the question of what type of musical instruments would be appropriate? Why not drums? As long as you follow certain principles of worship:
Brings up the question: Is there a different standard of participation for special music in NT times than in OT worship that was centered around the temple? Centralized worship vs decentralized – makes a difference in how much money we put into the splendor of the building; does it make a difference in terms of our approach to special music? Probably can’t afford to pay a professional orchestra to be dedicated to playing top level music Different contexts are going to call for a different level of quality control. Devoted Spirit – No question that same spirit of love and devotion and passion still applies With gladness – Heart of Joy With hymns of thanksgiving – Heart of Thanksgiving With songs to musical accompaniment – Heart of Devotion This is the essential aspect of worship – must be genuine, heart-felt; not just going through the motions You definitely want someone who knows the Lord and can sing with conviction from the heart. God is never pleased with just an external show; He always looks at the heart. Why do Christians get the reputation of being so glum – look at the exuberance that should be expressed in our worship. If our hearts are truly glad, we should do more than mumble the words of a song. Look at how excited we get when singing our college fight song at the football game. The triumph and victory of what Christ has accomplished for us should be reflected in our singing. 3. Diverse Musical Instruments – cymbals, harps and lyres Why no mention of musical instruments in the NT?? Some church groups would argue that musical instruments should not be used for accompaniment in this church age; that Christ advocated a very simple style of worship; that the content of our singing should focus mainly on the Book of Psalms. Seems that the Holy Spirit has given us a lot of freedom in this regard. Certainly God is still giving out musical gifts and talents and abilities – these should be used to the glory of God Eph 5:19 singing and making melody – 2 different words used Does instrumental music and accompaniment of our singing enhance our worship experience? Raises the question of what type of musical instruments would be appropriate? Why not drums? As long as you follow certain principles of worship:
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