What does God say about worship music?

The principal direction of congregational singing is to the Lord (Ps. 96:1). Music is made first of all to the Lord and only secondarily to each other. Music should communicate and express a sense of awe and wonder in the presence of God; it should lead our thoughts toward God rather than toward ourselves.

faithward.org - The Theology and Place of Music in Worship | Faithward.org

How many times should you practice a piano piece?

For older beginners (teenagers and adults), practice should be done about 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week. As their skills improve, it will be...

Last updated Nov 24, 2018

Should I cut my nails to play guitar?

Shorter is better, but be sure not to trim the nails too short. Overzealous trimming can cause you to expose the sensitive nail bed underneath the...

Last updated Sep 28, 2018

Promotion

The people of God sing. The role of music in worship is biblical. After escaping from the Egyptians and crossing the Red Sea, the people of Israel sang a song to the Lord (Exod. 15). Singing was part of Israel’s formal worship in both tabernacle and temple (1 Chron. 6:31-32, 16:42). The Psalms bear rich testimony that in joy and sorrow, in praise and lament, the faithful raise their voices in song to God. Hymn singing was practiced by Jesus and his disciples (Matt. 26:30). The Apostle Paul instructed the Colossians, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3: 16-17).

Theological Reflections on the Role of Music in Worship

Music and song continue to play a vital role in the life of God’s people today. Contemporary culture and modern technology bring new possibilities and new challenges to the music ministry of the church. People’s lives are surrounded with music—television and radio, the background music of video games, the muzak of shopping malls, CDs, and synthesizers. Yet much of the time music functions as “background” rather than as an opportunity for serious listening, much less participation. Outside the church there are few occasions or opportunities in North American culture for people to sing together. Much of the popular music (including popular Christian music) composed today is for performance rather than for participation. The church also has greater access and has shown greater openness to a greater variety of music—from classical hymnody to Christian rock, from European cantatas to South African choruses. Such diversity is to be welcomed and celebrated; it reflects the diversity and richness of God’s creation. But greater variety and options in music call for greater discernment and care in planning and implementing the music ministry of the church. The people of God sing; what they sing and how they sing are important issues.

Are electric pianos better?

Are Digital Pianos Worth It? In most cases, yes! A digital piano is worth it as long as you buy a digital piano that fits your goals and needs. In...

Last updated Apr 15, 2018

Is key loss covered by insurance?

Also, under the comprehensive car insurance policy, insurers do not cover the repair or replacement cost of the car key(s)/lock/lockset. In case of...

Last updated Apr 28, 2021

Promotion

Is 14 too late for piano?

No, it is never too late to start piano lessons for beginners! For some children, starting after age eight will actually be better, depending on...

Last updated May 28, 2020

What is ADHD music called?

Music genres like classical, 8D, or binaural beats are options to consider, as research suggests they might help manage these types of ADHD...

Last updated Mar 11, 2021

Join almost HALF A MILLION Happy Students Worldwide

Pianoforall is one of the most popular online piano courses online and has helped over 450,000 students around the world achieve their dream of playing beautiful piano for over a decade.

Learn More »

Promotion

What is the weirdest band instrument?

The 10 strangest musical instruments 1 The Great Stalacpipe Organ. ... 2 The Blackpool High Tide Organ. ... 3 The road that plays Rossini. ... 4...

Last updated Jul 9, 2020

Promotion

What are all the 12 keys in music?

Western music typically uses 12 notes – C, D, E, F, G, A and B, plus five flats and equivalent sharps in between, which are: C sharp/D flat...

Last updated Sep 5, 2019