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Closet Christian Rock Bands?

Again, guys, it's aesthetics and Biblically themed lyrics all wrapped up together and I think that however much we like the tune or the style of music, we need to keep anchored to the truth and worship side: in fact, one can worship 'in spirit and in truth' in complete silence, if our hearts are really meditating on a Biblically based understanding of the Person and Work of Christ in all their glorious aspects.

Blessings.
 
farouk said:
Again, guys, it's aesthetics and Biblically themed lyrics all wrapped up together and I think that however much we like the tune or the style of music, we need to keep anchored to the truth and worship side: in fact, one can worship 'in spirit and in truth' in complete silence, if our hearts are really meditating on a Biblically based understanding of the Person and Work of Christ in all their glorious aspects.

Blessings.
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questdriven said:
She might, but because she doesn't consider it a Christian thing to do.

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PS: questdriven:

Well, anyway, it's widespread among musicians especially, and there is also on these forums a long thread about Christians working at the profession, anyhow.

Blessings.
 
questdriven said:
Yeah.:)

My church doesn't use that kind of worship song, but my Bible study group does.
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questdriven:

You really enjoy your Bible study group, don't you?

And not just because of the music, either, I guess.

Good that there is an activity such as this that challenges and refreshes you spiritually, anyway. A lot of people don't even have this.

Blessings.
 
farouk said:
questdriven:

You really enjoy your Bible study group, don't you?

And not just because of the music, either, I guess.

Good that there is an activity such as this that challenges and refreshes you spiritually, anyway. A lot of people don't even have this.

Blessings.
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Yeah. I don't go there for the music. I go there to be encouraged, and to learn.
 
Edward said:
You may be right about that, though it wasn't what I had in mind when I posted that. I meant more along the lines of their subconscious picking up on it.
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Edward:

PS: Also, there is Ephesians 5.26, the 'washing of water by the word'. The Scriptures can be having a wholesome, cleansing influence on us, and the opposite, too, can happen with other influences. We don't necessarily have to realize it fully before it starts to happen, positively or negatively. I like what Luther said, You can't stop the birds flying over your head, but you can stop them making a nest in your hair... (Typical Luther...!)

Blessings.
 
farouk said:
Edward:

PS: Also, there is Ephesians 5.26, the 'washing of water by the word'. The Scriptures can be having a wholesome, cleansing influence on us, and the opposite, too, can happen with other influences. We don't necessarily have to realize it fully before it starts to happen, positively or negatively. I like what Luther said, You can't stop the birds flying over your head, but you can stop them making a nest in your hair... (Typical Luther...!)

Blessings.
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That was what I was talking about but you put it better. Sometimes I put the word on audio in the house even if I am not sitting and studying just because I had the thought that it may be a good thing and could possibly affect the atmoshere here if that makes sense. Scripture speaks very much about the power of the spoken word and that which comes out of the mouth of man is what defiles him so I tend to think that the spoken word carries a lot more power than men typically give it credit for. Good post and scripture!
 
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My experience with music has included "Body Ministry" where members of the church were encouraged to dedicate themselves especially unto holiness and keep themselves in a worshipful condition in hope that this would allow the Holy Spirit to flow through their service and bless others. Of course, this is sound advice for every person, musical or not, but my experience included being there, in a car, as the Holy Spirit anointed my brothers and sisters in song.

There is something special about music as a vehicle for blessing that I can't grasp but don't need to. It's intuitive. Musicians were seen as a pipeline who would receive from the Lord and allow Him to be seen through them. I can not forget how many times, during trial, that music has served me to remain in touch with the nourishment needed, giving me "raisin cakes" of sustenance from God to strengthen me in my weakest parts. Prepared by God, delivered by saints, rejoiced over for their purity.
 
Edward said:
Scripture speaks very much about the power of the spoken word and that which comes out of the mouth of man is what defiles him so I tend to think that the spoken word carries a lot more power than men typically give it credit for.
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Good point. This is also why it's good to be there when a sermon is preached from Scripture, rather than simply listening to a recording (although this can certainly bless, too.) So I can understand how God honoring lyrics at a concert cab be a blessing, too.
 
This may not be a popular opinion but has anyone considered the possibility that just maybe Music has been taken from its rightful place as part of life and moved to the center of life where God is supposed to be.I love Music but can't say that I have ever looked to it for anything other than the beauty it brings,i don't need Music to know God,i don't need Music to show me the way,i don't need Music to build my faith or strengthen it.I don't find this emphasis on Music in the Bible that so many seem to find.

I listen to mostly instrumental Music and look to the Bible for the word of God and "messages" from God....the whole rock star phenomenon which got its start in the 50s and blossomed with the Beatles gave rise to the musician/philosopher that people are supposed to listen to and be influenced by.....all of a sudden the pastor,the parents,the teachers and other traditional sources of influence had to step aside for these new minstrels of magnetism and appeal....what led John Lennon to say what he did about the Beatles being more popular than Jesus ? he saw the worship and adulation he and his bandmates were receiving and came to that logical conclusion.....a conclusion which is just as valid today as it was back then.....again this is just a suggestion that the importance and place of Music in our lives like everything else needs to be surrendered at times.
 
That's a concern with anything, really. Anything can become more important than God to us, anything can become an idol.
Music was used with worship in the Bible. The Psalms, which were used in the temples, mention instruments frequently, even saying things like "Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp." (Psalm 150:3). Other instruments are mentioned as well, and they have modern equivalents in today's rock music. So music is definitely not something to avoid in association with worship.

A lot of Christians bands do make at least some songs not intended for worship, though, although they may come from a Christian perspective and mention God. And I don't think this is necessarily wrong. They may help to keep our focus on God. But if we find it is hindering our relationship with God instead of helping it, then it becomes a problem.
 
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questdriven said:
That's a concern with anything, really. Anything can become more important than God to us, anything can become an idol.
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Yes it is a concern with anything but anyone today can see the almost total power and influence of Music,musicians and bands in people's lives and philosophies of life.I am almost certain we will never see threads titled closet Christian CEO'S,Dentist and Librarians because nobody cares.....music has far outdistanced most other forms of influence in people's lives,especially young people.
 
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Mountain Man said:
questdriven said:
That's a concern with anything, really. Anything can become more important than God to us, anything can become an idol.
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Yes it is a concern with anything but anyone today can see the almost total power and influence of Music,musicians and bands in people's lives and philosophies of life.I am almost certain we will never see threads titled closet Christian CEO'S,Dentist and Librarians because nobody cares.....music has far outdistanced most other forms of influence in people's lives,especially young people.
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True. Entertainment is king in this culture. You bring up a good point, and something that should be considered. Although if you are saying that this means we should avoid Christian music and bands, I can't agree with you there. This is coming from someone who used to be against Christian rock.

P.S. I did some major editing on my previous post. Please take a look.
 
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