Just wanted to ask a quick question?

[AbuIbrahimAbdulHafiz]

Now this is about the issue of Gospel, and you know where people get up and dance in a very swing fashion with loud music playing. Now I was wondering if this was allowed in Church.


Somebody said

this verse

Psalm 150:4

Justifies it but I wanted your opinion on it.

 

[OzSpen]

Now this is about the issue of Gospel, and you know where people get up and dance in a very swing fashion with loud music playing. Now I was wondering if this was allowed in Church.

Somebody said

this verse

Psalm 150:4

Justifies it but I wanted your opinion on it.

Welcome to the Forum. I note that this is your first post.

To address your question:

Psalm 150: 4 states, " Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!" (English Standard Version).

But there are other verses from Scripture that encourage exuberance in worship. Consider:

• Psalm 100:1, "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!"

• Psalm 98:4, "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!"

However, the same book of Psalms states:

• Psalm 46:10, " "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"

On a practical level, I do find that the thrashing of loud rhythm guitars and drums are distracting in worship for me. I attended a church recently where the drummer introduced the song – there was no melody line to lead so that I could join in worship. Then came the loud rhythm guitars and a lead vocalist. I'm not against guitars because I play one, but I do not find leading with loud drums and guitars to be conducive for worship for me.

However, the Psalms do make provision for making "a joyful noise to the Lord". Exuberant worship can be an important dimension of our worship of the trinitarian Lord God Almighty.


Oz

 

[Hentenza]

Thread moved from Christian Apologetics to Exploring Christianity

 

[CryptoLutheran]

In some churches it is acceptable, in more traditional churches, especially where there is a structured liturgy, it's not particularly appropriate.

I grew up Pentecostal, and while we didn't go as crazy as some other churches I've seen or heard of, dancing, shouting (while never that disruptive really) was never too big of an issue. As such, I don't believe it is de facto problematic.

But, as noted before, it wouldn't be appropriate in a more structured, liturgical church simply because of the nature of the service. And that said, I have actually found myself much more appreciative of the structure and quiet contemplative side of traditional, historic Christian liturgy--nothing gets left out, and we get to do everything together, corporately, as the People of God. That is, after all, what "liturgy" means, it means "the activity of the people".

I think the more rambunctious stuff would probably be generally more suited for, if one so desires, individual, private worship in one's home rather than as part of corporate worship. But perhaps that is just me.

-CryptoLutheran

 

[bling]

The first problem is with your understanding of “church”. The “Church” should have nothing to do with the building a group of Christians come together to meet in. The “Church” is only the people getting together and the Lord in Spirit will be with them.

So YES! The Church can sing shout play and dance together in Church. Worship is not limited to certain “acts” but is “offering up to God obedience to His commands”. By serving other, fellowshipping, encouraging others, share joy with others and all these being done in obedience to God’s commands, they can be offered up as worship.

 

[If Not For Grace]

God loves it when you dance!

 

[elman]

Now this is about the issue of Gospel, and you know where people get up and dance in a very swing fashion with loud music playing. Now I was wondering if this was allowed in Church.


Somebody said

this verse

Psalm 150:4

Justifies it but I wanted your opinion on it.

There are many more important issues than dancing and loud music.