Romans 14 – What Does It Really Mean?
A passage that is often debated related to this issue of worship, and especially music, is Romans 14ff. Opinions abound as to what it really… Read More »Romans 14 – What Does It Really Mean?
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Browse articles on various topics below.
The Church Assembles For Worship, Part 1 by Ryan Martin
For millennia, the church understood the purpose of its gathering to be for worship. Today some scholars argue that “Christians worship everywhere,” that there “was… Read More »The Church Assembles For Worship, Part 1 by Ryan Martin
Worship That Is Acceptable To God
One of the most widely debated issues in churches today revolves around the subject of worship. What does worship that is acceptable to God look… Read More »Worship That Is Acceptable To God
New Hymn: Praise Our Savior, Jesus Christ
Note: this hymn has been updated, so I am republishing this post. I am thrilled to recommend a new hymn collaboration between Pastor Chris Anderson… Read More »New Hymn: Praise Our Savior, Jesus Christ
Nothing More Than Feelings: The Affect of Art in Worship
Which of the following scenario is a more meaningful worship experience? The 100 member choir and 50 piece orchestra combine in a rousing performance of… Read More »Nothing More Than Feelings: The Affect of Art in Worship
The Music of David Rasbach
Speaking of good things coming out of SoundForth, I recently received a choral demo from them featuring the music of David Rasbach. First, and add… Read More »The Music of David Rasbach
When Cultures Collide
I’ve taken pains on this site to explain the differences between high culture, folk culture, and pop culture. Last night my wife and I witnessed… Read More »When Cultures Collide
CD Review
On March 19, SoundForth will release its latest choral recording, “The King of Love.” In anticipation of the release, Dan Forrest sent me a review… Read More »CD Review
What Does the Bible Really Say About Alcohol?
Enter any popular online Christian discussion forum today, and you will inevitably run into a fiery debate about the Christian and alcohol. Both sides of… Read More »What Does the Bible Really Say About Alcohol?
Commissioning Hymns
Many of us bemoan the fact that there really aren’t very many new, fresh, yet profoundly conservative hymns with rich, doctrinal texts and stable, lasting… Read More »Commissioning Hymns
Taste is Black and White
One particularly common misconception in the realm of aesthetics is that “we all have different tastes, and that’s OK,” and Christians are certainly not immune… Read More »Taste is Black and White
Men Without Chests
The following are quotes from the first chapter of The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis: “Until quite modern times all teachers and even… Read More »Men Without Chests
Apollo vs. Dionysus
A music theorist whom I have found very helpful is Manfred Clynes. Clynes argues that music communicates through its natural connection with emotion. I can… Read More »Apollo vs. Dionysus
An Argument for the Superiority of Printed Media Over Visual Media
The purpose of this essay is not to argue that visual media is inherently evil. Nor is its purpose to contend that visual media lacks… Read More »An Argument for the Superiority of Printed Media Over Visual Media
The Believer’s Pursuit of Beauty: Conclusions from Adler
Note: this essay was adapted and included in my book Sound Worship. After my reading of Adler’s Six Great Ideas and contemplation of his discussion of truth, goodness,… Read More »The Believer’s Pursuit of Beauty: Conclusions from Adler
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