Beauty and Christianity’s Primary Endeavors
Once we understand that beauty is close to glory in meaning, we will without any difficulty find beauty at the heart of many Christian endeavors.… Read More »Beauty and Christianity’s Primary Endeavors
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Beauty as Scripture’s Theme
The idea of beauty is present in the first chapters of the Bible, as God creates and then makes the evaluative judgement that it was… Read More »Beauty as Scripture’s Theme
In Pursuit of a Doxology
In 1962, A. W. Tozer warned that the evangelical church was missing a jewel. “Now, worship is the missing jewel in modern evangelicalism. We’re organized;… Read More »In Pursuit of a Doxology
Is Self-Love Always Selfishness?
We all say we’re against selfishness. But what is selfishness? And if God hates selfishness, why does our own happiness play such an important role in… Read More »Is Self-Love Always Selfishness?
Edwards, the imagination, music, and the sacraments
Jonathan Edwards has some fairly well-developed theories of art and aesthetics that can inform discussions of Christian aesthetics today. In particular, Edwards discussed the importance… Read More »Edwards, the imagination, music, and the sacraments
Man’s purpose is to worship and obey
In the creation account of Genesis 1-2, most English translations make it seem like Adam was put in the Garden for gardening purposes, since Genesis… Read More »Man’s purpose is to worship and obey
A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 2
In this series, we are establishing a theological foundation for conservatism, specifically the objective nature of aesthetic judgments. See part 1 here. God’s aseity is… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 2
Risen! Jesus Christ Has Risen!
Risen! Jesus Christ has risen! Shout the news with cheerful voice. Sin’s dominion now is broken; He has payed the ransom price. Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus… Read More »Risen! Jesus Christ Has Risen!
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 4: The Redemption of Beauty
The following is take 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 4: The Redemption of Beauty
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 3: The Marring 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 3: The Marring of Beauty
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 2: The Source of Beauty
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction The Source of Beauty Essential… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 2: The Source of Beauty
New book coming in January: Sound Worship
I’m excited to announce the coming publication of my new book, Sound Worship: A Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World! This book… Read More »New book coming in January: Sound Worship
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