My Personal Music Standards: Music in Christian Perspective Looking back on this series of posts on music, I am amazed at how much bigger it was than I expected. I spent many more hours than I had anticipated, and got a much larger response than I was hoping for. I also grew quite a bit more in the area of music than I… Read More
The Morality of Music: Music in Christian Perspective The morality of music has been fiercely debated throughout the centuries. We have come a long way from the simple, monophonic Gregorian chants of the early church. My goal for this post is not to be a final word, but rather a stepping stone for you in developing your own personal convictions about music. It… Read More
The Value of Musical Excellence: Music in Christian Perspective Many Christians today debate the spiritual value of musical training and performance. Is time spent developing musical talents actually worth anything spiritually? Lets take a look. The Value of Music Before we consider the importance of musical excellence, lets get a grasp of the value of music itself. Academically According to an article[1] written by… Read More
Understanding Syncopation: Music in Christian Perspective Syncopation has been a very misunderstood concept in the Christian church. Some advocate that syncopation is diabolical and stems from immoral music. But is this true? Lets take a look. Understanding Rhythm and Meter Rhythm and meter are very basic concepts of music that are taught very early in musical training (usually within the first month).… Read More
Music in Christian Perspective: Introduction The Christian perspective of music has always been a controversial subject. Therefore I feel compelled to start this series with a disclaimer. This post is not intended to be a standard for what is “right” or “wrong” music. Rather, my intent is to inspire you to dig into what God has to say about the… Read More