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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 8
I agree that there has been venom in many circles on both sides of the music equation for too many years, and two wrongs never make a right. However, I am convinced that both sides cannot be correct. If this … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:12, allurements of the world, biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, holiness to the Lord, holy living, music in worship, new creation in Christ, saved out of the world, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, trivial worship, unbiblical worship
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The Biblical Perspective on Ray Boltz
HT: Mark Moring – Christianity Today liveblog “Ray Boltz, who sold about 4.5 million records before retiring from Christian music a few years ago, came out of the closet Friday to announce that he’s gay. “I’d denied it ever since … Continue reading
Music – The Golden Calf – Part 7
Can we actually take rap, rock and roll, or other styles that are fully associated with sex, drugs, and rebellion and by mixing in a little “Bible” or “Jesus” make it acceptable worship to God? I believe the answer must … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Dan Lucarini, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, holiness to the Lord, holy living, music in worship, rock music beat, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, syncopation, trivial worship, unbiblical worship, worship pastors
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 6
Who do pastors think they are kidding? Young people listen to the styles that they do because it is satisfactory to the flesh. Our youth can now fit in with the status quo at school and colleges with similar (if … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Amy Grant, AW Tozer, biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Dan Lucarini, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, golden calf, music in worship, rock music beat, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, syncopation, trivial worship, unbiblical worship, worship pastors
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Mighty to Save.
A beautiful song of encouragement by Laura Story for you this Lord’s day.
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Encouragement, God, Jesus, Music, Religion, Siong, Songs, Theology
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 5
Instead of a battle for the minds of true believers, Christianity was reduced to mere emotions and was done at the expense of truth. Most of what is being sung is done because it “sounds good” or “it makes me … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged biblical conclusions, CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, golden calf, music in worship, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, trivial worship, unbiblical worship, worship pastors
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 4
The church has been infiltrated by the world to such a degree that I wonder whether most even blush when God is NOT truly honoured and glorified. Have we actually reached such a spiritual low that our dress standards, our … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, golden calf, music in worship, Nadab and Abihu, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, trivial worship, unbiblical worship, Uzzah offers strange incense
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 3
Let’s take a stroll down history lane. In 1951, a relatively small-time DJ by the name of Alan Freed was about to make history for himself. Observing the style of the new music that was sweeping across America and gaining … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, declining church attendance, Does God accept any type of worship?, entertainment in church, golden calf, money changers in church, music in worship, scorn of Christianity, secular music vs. godly music, trivial worship, unbiblical worship
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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 2
APOLOGIES – Link to rest of post was incorrect. Now updated! – TDP 08/26/2008 *************** We now proceed to look at a biblical example to answer the question of whether God accepts any type or style or worship simply by … Continue reading
Music – The Golden Calf – Part 1
Some may be wondering at this point, what a golden calf has to do with the worship of music. Like the account which took place in the wilderness, I believe music in the church has become a golden calf. Instead … Continue reading
So what you’re saying is that God wants me to party and mess me up?
Ever notice how so many of these “prophets” who claim to have “visions” go on to describe things about God that are so foreign to the God of the Bible that these alleged god-visions bear no resemblance to the nature … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Rick Pino
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Christianity: It’s all about music?
In light of all the discussion surrounding music, I thought this piece by Columnist Ben Ratliff of the New York Times on High Desert Church in Victorville, California is apropos. If I didn’t know any better after reading his whole … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music
Tagged Apostasy, Christianity, church, God, heresy, Jesus, Lukewarm, Music, Religion, Seeker-Friendly
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Addendum to – A Brief Apology!!
Rain can be very refreshing when a storm comes through the area especially in areas where the land is parched. The smell of the rain and all associated with it can be quite pleasant. However, on the other extreme, there … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Christian stumblingblocks, do not give offence, taking a stand, Worship
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A Brief Apology!
One of my fellow contributors on Defending Contending brought something to my attention which I felt needed to be addressed immediately. I placed a video on my blog by Phillips, Craig, and Dean. I did this because I have been … Continue reading
Steven Curtis Chapman–”No Greater Love”
This week’s video comes from…me. This is a little video I made, set to SCC’s song about forgiveness and reconciliation. The man you hear chanting at the end of the song is one of the men who carried out the … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs, Music
Tagged Elisabeth Elliot, forgiveness, Jim Elliot, Mincaye, Nate Saint, Steve Saint, Steven Curtis chapman, Waodoni
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Strange fire.
I am sure some of the people in the following two videos sincerely believe that they are participating in a form of “worship” that is acceptable to God. I grieve for them, especially the young, because I was there not … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Charismania, Music
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, christian, Christian Music, Christianity, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, heresy, Jesus, Lakeland Revival, Music, Rick Pino, Todd Bentley, Worship, Worship Music
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Truth is stranger than fiction.
Meet Capuchin monk Cesare Bonizzi. Lead singer of the heavy metal band “Fratello Metallo.” He signs about alcohol, sex, and drugs . . . oh, and God too. “I want to convert people to living life to the full.”
Posted in Music, News, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Jesus, Monk, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish
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Another sad example of pragmatic church marketing.
For those who read my previous post on horrendous church ads and billboards (found here), I have one more to add. Behold the following sign which declares this church “Ichabod!” So my question is this: What is the context of … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music
Tagged Apostasy, Beatles, Bible, Christianity, church, God, heresy, Jesus, Music, Religion
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A reminder to pray for our troops
One of the first Christian concerts I ever went to was to see Avalon. Also appearing that night was a fellow I had heard of (and heard some of his songs, though I didn’t know they were his). His name … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Armed Forces, Independence Day, Letters From War, Mark Scultz
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Sola Fide.
I first heard this song On Faith Alone on the radio and quickly came to love it. I would like to take this opportunity to share it with all the readers of DefCon. Not only is the music beautiful, but … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Bible, christian, Christianity, church, Encouragement, Faith Alone, Gid, Jesus, Music, Religion, Robert Pierre, Sola Fide
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It is well with my soul.
I hope this song will bless and encourage you this Lord’s Day. It is Well With My Soul by Horatio Spafford. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Music
Tagged Bible, Christianity, God, Hymns, Music, Religion, Songs
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The gospel according to Bruce Springsteen.
Leave your Bibles at home for this one folks; a whole month of sermons based on Bruce Springsteen’s lyrics await you at Grace United Methodist Church (and the descent into complete apostasy continues). Read this article about the Reverend Morris … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music
Tagged Apostasy, Bruce Springsteen, Christianity, church, Music, Religion
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Steven Curtis Chapman’s youngest daughter killed.
Christian recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman suffered a great loss when his youngest daughter was accidentally killed after being struck by an automobile. Here’s the sad story.
How Great is Our God?
I especially like this version of How Great is Our God because it transitions into How Great Thou Art. What a beautiful anthem for this Lord’s Day.
Posted in Music, Pilgrim's Corner
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Lord’s Day Hymn Encouragement
On this Lord’s Day, 4 May 2008, a hymn encouragement has been placed on The Desert Pastor site which was written by Augustus M. Toplady. Many may know him as the author of the hymn Rock of Ages, Cleft for … Continue reading
Glorious Resurrection Sunday; He Is Risen; Worthy is the Lamb!
He was pierced through for our transgression, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our wellbeing fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pilgrim's Corner
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Oh Amy Grant, what have you become?
Contemporary Christian Music recording artist Amy Grant is receiving her star on Hollywood’s walk of fame in this clip. But not all is at it seems. Amy Grant utters something that may come as a shock to some (hopefully many). … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music
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