Talk:Christian music
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[edit] Periods missing from the article
- 33-800AD
- 1100-1650AD
The section on the 20th century could be greatly expanded.
Also, more links refering to the Jewish roots of Christianity are required.
Just a few suggestions.
Mr. Jones 11:18, 5 May 2004 (UTC)
- The Expert tag was applied to this article so that an expert on these time periods would contribute to the article. I have pointed this out because I did not gather the reason for the tag without questioning the contributor who tagged the article. Royalbroil Talk Contrib 03:37, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Artists
Perhaps someone could compile a list of Christian artists. TheSun 11:44, 21 November 2005 (EST)
[edit] Creation Music Festival
- Information is needed about the West and East coast Creation Festival which is one of the biggest, if not THE biggest christian music event!
- Creation Festival
A-Z Christian Music Directories Available at:
http://www.christiammusic.org/cmp/artist
http://christianmusic.about.com/cs/artistsandbands/a/aaatozartists.htm
[edit] External links
- Link removed per Wikipedia's spam filter. Dan, the CowMan 08:18, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
This site will offer tons of information on the current Christian music scene. Artists interviews, album reviews, hot news from the CM scene.
I am failing to see a link to a general Christian lyrics website. Would anyone object from adding www.christian-lyrics.net to the list of external links? (Jdingman 23:12, 5 November 2005 (UTC))
[edit] Christian Music Lyrics
Are we changing the lyrics in today's society? These are times that are becoming truly more defined as we continue to change from a global perspective. Then why would we not understand that the words expressed through music have something more defined to say today than yesterday? Does the song, Amazing Grace stand for what was once said or still is said to be? The Jesus movement seems to be defining the words chosen in songs from yesterday. As we connect with the many artists in Christian Music, what is the truth behind the song? Will it bring that lost one to God? Will it open doors for that one that is seeking Christ and looking for further direction in their walk or yet, is God speaking to them and in turn as Christ spoke thousands of years ago reaching out to others through that one who chose to listen to music written by an Artist.
[[Controversy of music in worship]]
There is a steady debate on if musical instruments are “o.k.” in the worship. Some churches believe that praising God involves using their God given talents and skills to uplift his name. Other churches believe that bringing in musical instruments is an addition to the worship service, and is not acceptable in God’s sight. Even thought there are no scriptures in the Bible that say Thou shall not play instruments in the worship; there are no examples in the New Testament where anyone uses musical instruments to praise God. It is also generally understood that the Bible is not a collection of Thou shall and thou shall nots. There are examples of the Bible where singing (a cappella) is used to worship God. Matthew 26:30 and Mark 26:30 exemplifies that even Jesus only sung in the New Testament. Using the following scriptures as examples, some churches say that singing is the only acceptable music in worship.
1) And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the Mt. of Olives - Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26. 2) And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God - Acts 16:25. 3) For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name - Romans 15:9. 4) I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also - 1 Corinthians 14:15. 5) Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord - Eph 5:19. 6) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord - Col 3:16. 7) In the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee - Heb 2:12. 8) Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms - James 5:13.
This debate will continue on because both sides have great points. Praising God in both of these manners will continue on because of their own understand of the scripture and faith in God.
