A History of Psalm 130 in Music: Part 1
Sometimes we really don’t appreciate the continuity of the Christian tradition, especially in that there is, by and large, an approach to the music of… Read More »A History of Psalm 130 in Music: Part 1
Gospel
Not the Real Problem
Kevin DeYoung (DeYoung, Restless, and Reformed) has a good post today asking pastors and church leaders not to assume that the decline they see in… Read More »Not the Real Problem
Being Committed to the Gospel
As important as understanding the gospel is, it is not sufficient. Churches must be committed to the gospel. That is, churches must be devoted to the… Read More »Being Committed to the Gospel
Towards Conservative Christian Churches – Understanding the Gospel
Since the gospel is the basis and boundary of Christianity, anyone interested in conserving Christianity ought to be interested in conserving the gospel. A cursory… Read More »Towards Conservative Christian Churches – Understanding the Gospel
Does contextualization heighten the likelihood of a positive response to the gospel?
Conversations about missions and music often revolve around an insistence that in order to reach unbelievers in a target culture, we need to contextualize the message… Read More »Does contextualization heighten the likelihood of a positive response to the gospel?
Is the Bible Enough?
I continue to receive e-mails concerning seemingly more and more common explanations of Sola Scriptura that in effect strip it down to nothing more than… Read More »Is the Bible Enough?
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
Can Rap be Christian? The Presuppositions
Are “Christian” and “rap” mutually exclusive? Mark Dever’s answer after a 9Marks interview with Shai Linne and Curtis Allen (Voice): “Hardly.” This from one of… Read More »Can Rap be Christian? The Presuppositions
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Conservative churches that want to do a special service around Christmas time often have a hard time finding cialis price quality “pre-packaged” programs. So what… Read More »A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
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
Contextualizing the Gospel – Full Series
This series is available in booklet format. Audio versions: Biblical Contextualization The First Principles of the Gospel Responsibility and Sovereignty in Evangelism The Power of… Read More »Contextualizing the Gospel – Full Series
Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 5 – The Power of the Gospel
Ultimately a commitment to rightly contextualize the gosple must be rooted in a confidence in the power of the gospel. Luke teaches us about that… Read More »Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 5 – The Power of the Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 4 – Responsibility and Sovereignty in Evangelism
The danger with most discussions of contextualization today is that the imply that the work of evangelism is entirely up to us. In other words,… Read More »Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 4 – Responsibility and Sovereignty in Evangelism
Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 3 – The First Principles of the Gospel
Paul did, in fact, contextualize the gospel. He presented it differently with the Thessalonican Jews than he did with the pagan Athenians. But in so… Read More »Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 3 – The First Principles of the Gospel
Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 2 – Defining Biblical Contextualization
In Acts 17 we have the account of three cities, each of which has very different kinds of people, and we read a record of… Read More »Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 2 – Defining Biblical Contextualization
Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 1 – Introduction
There is a popular thought today in evangelicalism that says that if we as Christians are going to reach unbelievers around us, we need to… Read More »Contextualizing the Gospel, Part 1 – Introduction
Gospel-centered Hymn Resources at www.GodHimselfIsWithUs.com
Many gospel-centered hymn resources are available at www.GodHimselfIsWithUs.com, including: lyrics to each song downloadable hymn sheets sheet music arrangements of each song and more. Special… Read More »Gospel-centered Hymn Resources at www.GodHimselfIsWithUs.com
Download Free Track from "God Himself Is With Us"
Download a free full track here: “How Sweet and Awful Is the Place!” This track fits within the final category of a progression of hymns… Read More »Download Free Track from "God Himself Is With Us"
Theme and Purpose of "God Himself Is With Us"
The unifying theme of the Bible is God’s plan to dwell among His people. He promised in Leviticus 26.11-12, “I will make my dwelling among… Read More »Theme and Purpose of "God Himself Is With Us"
Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website SECTION ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION Chapter One: Biblical Authority in Matters of Faith and Practice Many Christians insist… Read More »Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
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