Music That Is Intrinsically Good
The “worship wars” have now ceased, and many people are mostly happy about the cessation. Some of us are less happy, however, because those wars—like… Read More »Music That Is Intrinsically Good
Luther
Reformation Hymns
Reformation Sunday is coming up on October 29, and this year is particularly special since we are celebrating the 500 year anniversary of the beginning… Read More »Reformation Hymns
There hasn’t always been contemporary worship music
I’ve heard it said many times, often by people I love and respect: “Christians have always used contemporary music in their worship.” Or, it might… Read More »There hasn’t always been contemporary worship music
The Rebirth of Martin Luther
In April of 1511, Martin Luther went to Wittenberg, a city of 2,000 to 2,500. Luther received his Doctor of Theology in October of the… Read More »The Rebirth of Martin Luther
Luther in Reverse: Cultivating a Brazilian Hymnody
Last month I had the privilege of spending a week in Brazil, where I spoke at a conference of pastors and church leaders. It was… Read More »Luther in Reverse: Cultivating a Brazilian Hymnody
The Lord’s Day, part 6
Following the rigid ceremonialism of the Roman Catholic Church, reformers such as Luther and Calvin were cautious about formalizing Christian worship to a ceremonial “first… Read More »The Lord’s Day, part 6
Did Luther use tunes from love songs?
It is irresponsible to claim that Luther used tunes from secular loves songs for his hymns and compare it to today’s situation. If there is… Read More »Did Luther use tunes from love songs?
The conservatism of the normative principle
At this year’s Conference on Conservative Christianity (which concluded Tuesday), Steve Thomas of Huron Baptist Church made a point in one of his sessions that… Read More »The conservatism of the normative principle
Martin Luther’s Worship Reforms
At the heart of Martin Luther’s reformation of the Church were his reforms in worship. In celebration of Reformation Day, let us consider his influence.… Read More »Martin Luther’s Worship Reforms