The Watts Controversy
On the wall in my study I have three portraits. All three are portraits of theologians who were also heavily involved with music. They are… Read More »The Watts Controversy
On the wall in my study I have three portraits. All three are portraits of theologians who were also heavily involved with music. They are… Read More »The Watts Controversy
Music philosophy is not a separation issue of the same kind of level as heterodoxy or flagrant, known sin. Probably one of the most common… Read More »Is Music a Separation Issue?
My goal in this series is to help believers apply the Bible to their musical choices in life and worship. My contention is, however, that… Read More »Correcting Categories, Part 7 – The Nature of Pop
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
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
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
At the end of Hebrews 12 we find a very instructive passage that describes New Testament worship. But in order to understand the point of… Read More »Worship That Cannot Be Touched – Hebrews 12:18-29
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
Kurtz, Dean. God’s Word, the Final Word on Worship and Music, A Biblical Study. Self-published, 2008. 364 pp. $15.59. Purchase: Amazon ISBNs: 1606473239 / 978-1606473238… Read More »Book Review: God's Word, the Final Word on Worship and Music, A Biblical Study
I’ve taken pains on this site to explain the differences between high culture, folk culture, and pop culture. Last night my wife and I witnessed… Read More »When Cultures Collide