Biblical Principles of Music – Congregational Singing According to Ephesians and Colossians – Sensual Singing Techniques
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| Congregational Singing According to Ephesians and ColossiansBy David Cloud “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:18-19). “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians 3:16). In Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3, we have the Holy Spirit’s instructions for congregational singing. The pronouns are plural. This is a description of congregational singing as God intends it. Here, we see a congregation of spiritual and biblical depth building itself up through the singing of sacred music. We see congregational singing as an essential part of the ministry described in Ephesians 4:14, “From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” (Eph. 4:16). This is not a church in which the congregational singing is a mere ritual that is hurried through. It is not a church that sings mindlessly without understanding the purpose of the song service. It is a church of born again people who are filled with God’s Word and who are singing from the heart to God and to one another, singing with understanding, singing with clear biblical purpose. Recently, after a congregation had sung “Beulah Land,” I got up to preach and asked how many knew the meaning of “beulah.” Only two people raised their hands. I’ve done this type of thing often in various churches, with similar results. In the passages in Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3, we have a divinely-inspired educational course for congregational singing. This type of singing does not happen automatically. The entire church must be educated. The passages are addressed to the assembly as a whole. The lessons must first be understood by the church leaders and music people, then the whole congregation must be instructed, from the youngest to the oldest. And the education must be given to each generation. It is a never-ending task. Every church is potentially only one generation away from apostasy. In these last days, the vast majority of churches have moved far away from the pattern set in Ephesians and Colossians. Spiritual revival is to repent of going astray and to return to God’s Word. “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works…” (Re. 2:5). READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLECLICK HERE >>>Congregational Singing According to Ephesians and ColossiansBy David Cloud | Sensual Singing TechniquesBy David Cloud The following is excerpted from “A Plea to Southern Gospel Music Fans” available from Way of Life Literature in print and a free eBook edition, www.wayoflife.org. The book includes links to over 70 video clips.__________ God instructs His people to sing spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16). Spiritual means holy. It refers to that which is separated unto a holy God from the unholiness of this world. There are clear biblical principles that are to be applied to every aspect of the Christian life, including music, and by examining these biblical principles we can to discern spiritual from worldly music. We listed principles of biblical separation in the chapter on rhythm, and the same principles apply to vocal styles, so we will repeat them here. • Spiritual music is music that is not conformed to the world (Romans 12:2).• Spiritual music is music that is not according to the realm of spiritual death (Ephesians 2:1).• Spiritual music is music that is not according to the course of this world (Ephesians 2:2).• Spiritual music is music that is not according to the desires of the flesh and of the old mind (Ephesians 2:3).• Spiritual music is music that is not according to the vanity and the darkened understanding of the old mind (Ephesians 4:17-19).• Spiritual music is music that is unspotted from the world (James 1:27).• Spiritual music is music that is not in friendship with the world (James 4:4).• Spiritual music is music that does not pertain to the “former lusts” (1 Peter 1:13-15).• Spiritual music is music that does not pertain to the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16). The world’s pop music has long employed singing techniques that add a strong sensual or fleshly element. It is physical, appealing to the body. It appeals to and stirs up sensual emotions. It is sexual. The world readily acknowledges this, and the world loves these styles because of the sensual, sexual effect. Christian artists who borrow from the world’s music also borrow the world’s singing techniques. This is true both in the realm of Contemporary Christian Music and Southern Gospel, but it is not wise or godly. In the past, there were Southern Gospel groups that didn’t use the world’s vocal techniques. They hit the notes cleanly and did not try to distort their voices. An example is the old Chuck Wagon Gang. READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLECLICK HERE >>>Sensual Singing TechniquesBy David Cloud | Biblical Principles of MusicBy David Cloud The following study is one chapter from The Satanic Attack on Sacred Music – The Book, which is available as a free eBook from www.wayoflife.org.________This is a study of what the Bible itself says about music. It is a study of every major passage that deals with music, with application to the New Testament church and modern times. Churches need to train the people in music so well that they can test it by biblical standards. They must be able to discern such things as soft rock, honky-tonk, dance rhythms, chords as used in CCM, and worldly vocal styles. It is not enough to publish a list of unacceptable music. Such lists are helpful, but any list will be obsolete in a short time. Further, no list is exhaustive. The following principles from Scripture on the music issue are for the ongoing education of the entire church: Man was created with the ability to sing, and the chief purpose for this is the worship of God.The Bible is filled with references to music.The largest book of the Bible is a hymnbook.There was singing in the Old Testament temple.Christ’s kingdom will be a singing kingdom.Christ’s church is to be a singing church.Church music must be sung and played by Spirit-filled saints who are indwelt with God’s Word.Church music is for singing to one another and unto the Lord.Church music must be sound in doctrine (Col. 3:16).Church music must emphasize “melody” (Eph. 5:19).Church music must be sung from the heart.Music is not “neutral”; it is a language and the message of the music must match the message of the lyrics.Church music must be holy and separate from the world (Ro. 12:2; Eph. 4:17-19; 5:19; Col. 3:16; Jas. 4:4; 1 Pe. 2:11; 1 Jo. 2:15-16).Church music must edify.Church music should be joyful.Church music must not borrow from and build bridges to the world of contemporary Christian music (Ro. 16:17-18; 1 Co. 10:21; 15:33; 2 Co. 6:14-18; Eph. 5:11; 2 Ti. 3:5; Re. 18:4).Church music must not be designed to produce a charismatic style mystical experience (1 Peter 5:8).Church music must be skillful (1 Ch. 15:21, 22; Ps. 33:3).Church music must be unquestionably right and safe.Church music must guard against incrementalism (1 Co. 5:6; Ga. 5:9).Church music must aim for that which is excellent (Php. 1:10).God’s people should aim to learn to sing and play music.Pastors must oversee the church’s music. 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