A Deliberate Choice
Oh, what an embarrassment of riches! Rarely have so many topics presented themselves at one time for consideration through this publication, and rarely have I… Read More »A Deliberate Choice
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Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: How does rap “flavor” its truth content?
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the beginning of this discussion and… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: How does rap “flavor” its truth content?
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Can Music Be Sinful? (Rebuttal)
Shai Linne and I are having a conversation between Christian brothers about Christian rap. This post will not make sense unless you start at the… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Can Music Be Sinful? (Rebuttal)
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Can Music Be Sinful?
The first question in our discussion goes to Shai Linne: Scott, in your recent post where you explained your comments on the NCFIC panel, you… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Can Music Be Sinful?
Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Introduction
Over the next couple of weeks, Shai Linne (bio) and I will have a public discussion about Christian rap here on this site. I am… Read More »Discussion about Christian rap with Shai Linne: Introduction
Some answers to questions about my views on Reformed rap
Since Shai Linne is a busy church planter/assistant pastor, and I am a busy seminary professor in the last week of the semester, we’re finding… Read More »Some answers to questions about my views on Reformed rap
Explanation of my comments about Reformed rap on the NCFIC panel
A firestorm erupted online last week after video of a panel discussion in which I participated at the NCFIC “Worship of God” conference went viral,… Read More »Explanation of my comments about Reformed rap on the NCFIC panel
Thankfulness as a central worship affection
I have a theory I’d like to explore more at a later time, but I thought I’d offer some thoughts about it today considering the… Read More »Thankfulness as a central worship affection
Panel discusses Reformed Rap
I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion at the Worship of God Conference sponsored by the National Center for Family Integrated Churches.… Read More »Panel discusses Reformed Rap
Cessationism: What Counts As Evidence?
Christians ought to desire everything that God has in store for them. It would be wrong to neglect any good and perfect gift that God… Read More »Cessationism: What Counts As Evidence?
Review of Worship in Song by Paige Patterson
Worship in Song: A Biblical Approach to Music and Worship, by Scott Aniol. Winona Lake, IL: BMH Books, 2009. Worship in Song: A Biblical Approach… Read More »Review of Worship in Song by Paige Patterson
The Mission of Worship: An Assessment of the Missional Church Movement’s Impact Upon Evangelical Worship Philosophy and Practice
The following is the paper I presented yesterday at the national meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society: PDF Audio Version Most church leaders readily recognize… Read More »The Mission of Worship: An Assessment of the Missional Church Movement’s Impact Upon Evangelical Worship Philosophy and Practice
History Curriculum 2: Story of the World
In my last post I examined Veritas Press History. Today, I want to take a look at Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer. It’s another popular… Read More »History Curriculum 2: Story of the World
More on Musical Meaning
Scott’s article on Monday seemed a good occasion to make (finally) a brief post that had occurred to me some time ago. Scott wrote the… Read More »More on Musical Meaning
The significance of worship for the Great Commission
This article first appeared on The Artistic Theologian, the online theological journal of Southwestern Seminary’s School of Church Music. The Lord Jesus Christ gave the church… Read More »The significance of worship for the Great Commission
How does music mean?
One of the most difficult matters to explain when dealing with issues of music in worship is how music communicates. I think most people intuitively… Read More »How does music mean?
Give to the Max Day
Future ministers do not (and usually cannot afford to) pay more than a fraction of the cost of their education. Virtually every training institution that… Read More »Give to the Max Day
What is the relationship between worship and evangelism?
Most church leaders readily recognize that God has tasked churches with several different purposes, yet how those purposes work together has equally mystified them. One… Read More »What is the relationship between worship and evangelism?
Advice on Reading the Bible in Public
Charles Haddon Spurgeon said, A person who can read well is seldom met with now-a-days. The public reading of the Bible is oftentimes not worthy… Read More »Advice on Reading the Bible in Public
“Not even prayer, at its heights, can cause me to lay all my cares aside like a great rock song.”
A remarkable statement from Rod Dreher in a disturbingly fascinating attempt by him at some notes toward a theology of rock. Here’s the quote in… Read More »“Not even prayer, at its heights, can cause me to lay all my cares aside like a great rock song.”