Originally this had the vocals with the music. They have been removed (maybe a copy-write thing), so you'll have to sing along with the music yourself!
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Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Friday, May 17, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
This may help us get the right perspective on difficulties in this life!
This is a John Piper sermon excerpt which is played during a Matt Papa song.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Tell us how special we are music?
I was doing some home renovation projects yesterday and listened to a Christan radio stations top twenty count down of the most popular Christian music for the previous week. All the music had catchy tunes, some had Christ focused biblically sound lyrics, but a number of them were basically asking God to remind the singer/us how special we are.
I am not sure this song was in the count down or played right after, but I remember these lyrics and thought they were worth some scrutiny. I may have commented on this song before, but it is representative of a large number of songs and an example of why we need discernment in music.
From Mike's Chair:
Oh, God, are You listening?
Am I more than flesh and bone?
Am I really something beautiful?
Yeah, I wanna believe I wanna believe that I'm not just some wandering soul
That You don't see and You don't know
Yeah, I wanna believe, Jesus, help me believe
That I am someone worth dying for
Is the song all bad? No. Is it true that we are of value, because Christ has set his love on us? Yes!
The question is, do we, as American Christians, in a culture that encourages us to be just as self-centered and narcissistic as possible, really need to be reminded by God of how wonderful we are or do we need get our minds off ourselves and be reminded of how wonderful God is?
Who is supposed to worship who?
Does God need to spend more time building our egos?
Should we worship Him and thank Him, even as we realize we aren't the center of the universe?
Rom. 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.
Are we thankfully glorifying God as we should or are we telling Him we won't be satisfied until He makes us feel better about ourselves?
Is that a type of created thing (us) worship?
Something to think about?
I am not sure this song was in the count down or played right after, but I remember these lyrics and thought they were worth some scrutiny. I may have commented on this song before, but it is representative of a large number of songs and an example of why we need discernment in music.
From Mike's Chair:
Oh, God, are You listening?
Am I more than flesh and bone?
Am I really something beautiful?
Yeah, I wanna believe I wanna believe that I'm not just some wandering soul
That You don't see and You don't know
Yeah, I wanna believe, Jesus, help me believe
That I am someone worth dying for
Is the song all bad? No. Is it true that we are of value, because Christ has set his love on us? Yes!
The question is, do we, as American Christians, in a culture that encourages us to be just as self-centered and narcissistic as possible, really need to be reminded by God of how wonderful we are or do we need get our minds off ourselves and be reminded of how wonderful God is?
Who is supposed to worship who?
Does God need to spend more time building our egos?
Should we worship Him and thank Him, even as we realize we aren't the center of the universe?
Rom. 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.
Are we thankfully glorifying God as we should or are we telling Him we won't be satisfied until He makes us feel better about ourselves?
Is that a type of created thing (us) worship?
Something to think about?
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A Jesus quote to ponder!
Jesus prays this to His Father, regarding His disciples -
John 17:18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
If Jesus has sent us "as" He was sent by the Father, what might we expect our lives to look like?
Bonus - another Matt Papa song!
"Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved."
John 17:18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
If Jesus has sent us "as" He was sent by the Father, what might we expect our lives to look like?
Bonus - another Matt Papa song!
"Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved."
Monday, October 29, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Great theology in music - I love it!
Look for this CD and support a musician (Matt Papa) that puts theology and God's glory first. I rarely buy/listen to music outside of church, but this is all good!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Another case of good theology in Christian rap from Shai Linne! Thanks to the Recover the Gospel blog where I found this video.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Oh Glorious Day!
Simple, but profound lyrics from Casting Crowns -
Living He loved me, dying He saved me
And buried He carried my sins far away
Rising He justified freely forever
One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day
Living He loved me, dying He saved me
And buried He carried my sins far away
Rising He justified freely forever
One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
OT Theology in Rap?
Shai Linne brings the word on Christ from the OT sacrificail system and priest's work!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Music for the Theologically Minded!
Link to another good Shai Linne song - http://5solas4claytongarner.blogspot.com/2011/04/good-theology-in-christian-rap-yes.html
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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