The Anatomy of a Hymn
For many people a hymn is nothing more than some truth made pretty. But such an understanding would be like viewing a person as a… Read More »The Anatomy of a Hymn
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The Purpose and Power of Christian Hymnody
Last time we observed the fact that we sing because the Bible commands us to sing. But let’s get a little bit deeper than simply… Read More »The Purpose and Power of Christian Hymnody
A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 7
If God does indeed imbue creation with his own value judgments, we are obligated to order our loves in analogy to his. If what I’m… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 7
A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 4
In this series, we are establishing a theological foundation for conservatism, specifically the objective nature of aesthetic judgments. See part 1 here, part 2 here, and… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 4
A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 3
In this series, we are establishing a theological foundation for conservatism, specifically the objective nature of aesthetic judgments. See part 1 here and part 2 here.… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 3
A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 1
Characteristic of our age is the wholehearted embrace of relativisms; I speak of relativisms (in the plural) because we can consider relativism from several (interrelated)… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 1
How Can We Conserve Biblical Worship? Full Series
I have received several e-mails asking if parts or all custom writing paper of this series may be used in church newsletters, bulletin inserts, etc.… Read More »How Can We Conserve Biblical Worship? Full Series
Podcast: Can Rap Be Christian? with Michael Riley, Part 2
Part 2 of Scott Aniol’s discussion with Michael Riley. In this episode, Scott and Michael discuss the issue of meaning in form. [podcast]http://www.religiousaffections.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/02-Can-Rap-Be-Christian-Part-2.mp3[/podcast] Download Subscribe… Read More »Podcast: Can Rap Be Christian? with Michael Riley, Part 2
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 5: The Judgment of Beauty
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 5: The Judgment of Beauty
Can Rap be Christian? Evaluating Hip Hop
Today we finally arrive at a discussion of the nature of rap itself. This post will be beneficial for you, however, only if you accept… Read More »Can Rap be Christian? Evaluating Hip Hop
Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice, by Bryan Chapell. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009. 307 pp. $24.99. “Structures tell stories.” So opens Bryan… Read More »Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
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