Christian music

As a Christian, I do not have a problem with Christmas. However, I do not see it as a means of celebrating the birth of Jesus. To me, it is another secular holiday. In my opinion, there is a reason that the Bible does not give any specific dates for events such as the birth of Jesus. A Christian does not need to take a special day to remember the birth of Jesus. His birth should be celebrated by remaining committed to Him and by doing the right thing towards others, every day. Robert Thompson makes a point in saying that “Regardless of nineteenth- and twentieth-century mass culture’s attempts to reinvent Christmas as a secularized, national season of consumption in which everyone in the melting pot can participate, Christmas does remain a…

“What kind music do you like?” is a common question that people hear when they try to get to know one another. Based on different personalities the answers can range from formal classical music to casual rock. However, every genre of music has a reputation, and Christian music is no exception. The music found on most Christian radio stations is known for its peppy pop music with easy lyrics and encouraging messages. While it may have some admirers, others have issues with how Christians are…

Where words fail, music speaks; Christian music unlocks the mind of the ones who can’t comprehend the startling wonders of Christ. I listen to Christian music because it fills with me joy and makes me understand the true meaning of Christ in another perspective. The origin of Christian music does not really come from a specific place on earth, it comes from the heart, mind, and soul of a person. There are many individuals that can’t stand Christian music, maybe the tempo is too slow, or just…

Throughout time Gospel music has evolved tremendously. In the past there was not a wide variety of Gospel music to choose from but now there are a numerous amount of choices for everyone to enjoy. For example, Christian Rap, Adult Contemporary, and Christian Rock are some very popular genres of Christian music. Gospel music has always been a very popular type of music listened to all over the world. Now that there is such a broad amount of chooses, the popularity has just soared. One choice to…

Hans Christian Andersen once said, "Where words fail, music speaks.” For a good portion of my adolescence, music was the language I used to express myself. From the time I started middle school, music sparked my interest quite instantly. I became involved in my school’s orchestra program at the beginning of my sixth grade year and from that point on, I was hooked. As time stands, I can full heartedly say that the decision to learn the violin was one decision that I will cherish for a lifetime.…

From the words of Hans Christian Andersen, “Where words fail, music speaks”. Music is a universal language shared between every human on Earth. Since the beginning of time, music has been used as a form of expressing a person’s feelings. Throughout the years, music has evolved and is still currently changing. However, the sound and structure are changed through big influences in the musical world. This is how music develops a new shape and sound. For the Romantic Era, one of these…

Music. The one thing that everyone,no matter the gender,culture, or colour, can connect to and understand. It is the one thing can can change an entire mood of a situation without saying a single word. In my family, my parents love christian music. If it has a christian meaning they can comprehend, they love it.They are moved by it, they cry, dance, and worship to it. To them it is the only type of music that matters. To them Christian music is a lifeline, they tug in times of crisis. My father…

The one thing that defines a person the most, is what they believe and what they value. A persons choices always reflect on their beliefs. As a Christian teenager, the music I listen to, the clothes I choose to wear, and the traditions in my family, all make up the person I am today. Music is a big part of who I am and is something that I love. I do, although, enjoy those silent moments where it’s so quiet that it seems like the whole world is still. Whenever I want to relax and just be in…

Garlock in the importance of congregational singing is, “it solidifies and teaches spiritual truth.” The apostle Paul in Colossians 3:16 confirms this; “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.” Aligning with this verse, Dr. Garlock presents a quote from Robert Shaw, “The basic premise of music is communication…expressible best by music or possibly even…

In Psalm 149:3, the psalmist writes, “Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.” This scripture verse encapsulates the overall sentiments of music found in the church and worship throughout history. Music, to both the historical and modern day church, is a vehicle used in worship to praise God and deepen the worship experience through corporate worship. Because of this, music in worship is viewed as a precious experience, a spiritual endeavour, and an…