What is Holy Music?
I am often asked the question, “Can a particular style of music be sinful? How do you know?” I certainly have thoughts that answer that… Read More »What is Holy Music?
Articles on Music
Is music a neutral “thing”?
One argument I regularly hear in defense of the notion that music is neutral is that it is just a “thing,” and “things” are neutral.… Read More »Is music a neutral “thing”?
Biblical authority and musical communication
I am teaching right now in my philosophy class on meaning in music. When beginning any discussion like this, I always find that it is… Read More »Biblical authority and musical communication
This is the Truth Sent from Above
The carol “This is the Truth Sent from Above” is a traditional carol whose text originates from words that first appeared in the 19th century.… Read More »This is the Truth Sent from Above
The Unproven Premise
I’ve heard the argument many times; it goes something like this: We shouldn’t divide over mere preferences; therefore, we shouldn’t divide over music. It’s admittedly… Read More »The Unproven Premise
New Facebook Group for Sharing Family Resources
We’ve started a brand new Facebook community, Religious Affections Family Resources, for Christian families to share and discuss the best in books, music, and educational… Read More »New Facebook Group for Sharing Family Resources
The Power of Beauty to Educate the Emotions
Sanctification is a lifelong process for a believer. Although a Christian is freed from the power and penalty of sin, he still must deal with… Read More »The Power of Beauty to Educate the Emotions
Samwise Gamgee understands the power of poetry and music
I have spoken many times about the power of poetry and music to express what words alone cannot. Yesterday evening, as I was reading The Two… Read More »Samwise Gamgee understands the power of poetry and music
More on pastors and musical training
There has been a profitable discussion happening in the comments of my recent observations about the need for pastors to be trained in worship and… Read More »More on pastors and musical training
Harold Best vs. Ken Myers on Musical Meaning
This is an excellent illustration of where Evangelicalism is on issues related to music and worship. I’m thankful to 9Marks for doing this. It’s very… Read More »Harold Best vs. Ken Myers on Musical Meaning
What music does
In my last post, I had shared a brief argument that, at least for me, undergirds my conservatism in worship, without forsaking the principle of sola… Read More »What music does
Another Beautiful Journey, Another Wrong Destination
Unceasing Worship: Biblical Perspectives on Worship and the Arts by Harold M. Best. 2003, InterVarsity Press. I had just finished my review of Best’s first book, Music… Read More »Another Beautiful Journey, Another Wrong Destination
As men grew carnal
In his Nature and Causes of Apostasy from the Gospel (contained in vol. 7 of the Banner Works), John Owen (1616-1683) spends a chapter briefly… Read More »As men grew carnal
Correcting Categories, Part 8 – Music and Emotion in the Church
A Radical Change Protestants have historically been suspect of Dionysian forms of music, especially in sacred contexts, because they recognized that spiritual life resides in… Read More »Correcting Categories, Part 8 – Music and Emotion in the Church
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