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See, this is the problem that people commonly have. We're talking about two different things. A preacher has a sacred duty to God to deliver an exhortation in accordance with all due probity and reverence. He is expected to conduct himself within the universal bounds of good taste without...

I hope this doesn't offend (I assume you got this idea from somewhere else rather than came up with it yourself), but I think that idea is ludicrous. Others have already addressed the farcical notion that Israel is somehow a "blessed nation" or that the Jews are "the people of God" (God's...

This passage speaks of sanctification, not regeneration. It seems the song is talking about regeneration, which makes it theologically incorrect, hence, Hammster's justified criticism thereof. Soli Deo Gloria Jon

Any time I read a post like this on an Internet forum I feel compelled to immediately respond in this way: talk to your pastor and your elders. Christ has ordained spiritual leadership precisely for things like this. Don't rely on the advice of strangers on a forum, even if they have your...

Sorry, man. I just don't have it in me anymore. I can't go around the Internet picking a fight with everyone who badmouths Calvinism. There aren't enough hours in the day, and it doesn't do any good. It's time better spent elsewhere. Soli Deo Gloria Jon

Hey Cyggie. You've been well I trust?

WOW! Really? That's great news, Edie. Praise God. Soli Deo Gloria Jon

I think this about sums it up.

It would appear they have fraternal relations. Soli Deo Gloria Jon

Are you talking about the universalists? I'm not familiar with any other group who would advocate for the "universal faith" of all people. Soli Deo Gloria Jon

I think these articles contain the info you're looking for: Reformed Church in America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 1857 Secession - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Soli Deo Gloria Jon

Fair enough. God bless you, brother. Soli Deo Gloria Jon

You misunderstood. I never said we should only sing a capella. I merely said the accompaniment must be appropriate (not distract from the lyrical content), serving solely as an aid to the singing. Soli Deo Gloria Jon

I think by the very fact of the matter that the music is watered down in order to placate nonbelievers is de facto evidence such praise is less reverent. That is a very homocentric approach to worship. Sorry, but I don't think you can even begin to compare the two. When seeker-sensitive...

Honestly, I think my opinion is consistent with Scripture; however, it's hard to demonstrate that because there is so little reference made specifically to music. That's why I tempered my comments with "that's my opinion." Scripture doesn't really say one way or the other, so we have to look for...

Basically: "What he said."

It sounds like we're pretty much in agreement, I just tend to be more conservative when it comes to corporate worship. I think it is better to err toward minimal accompaniment and an emphasis on the lyrical content. The problem I have with most contemporary worship formats is they involve a band...

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What about when the music detracts from the lyrics or distracts the congregation? For example, if you were to write a black metal version of a hymn and perform it during a worship service, do you think the congregation would be put into a very worshipful attitude by that? Wouldn't you agree that...

Disagree meaning you think rock-style music can be appropriate for worship? Soli Deo Gloria Jon