Christian Music

To think that Jesus would be present at some 'Christian' rock concerts is a stretch. Can you really imagine Him next to you jumping up and down to the screaming of entertainers, beat of drums and winding guitar riffs? Does such really honor Him? I grew up with the likes of the Stones, Led Zepp., Bowie and Lynard Skynd. But God calls us OUT of Babylon...out of the world. If our tastes dont change...if we dont hate what we once loved and love what we once hated, we need to re-examine our faith. Music is going to take up a huge part in the coming ecumenical order that becomes the one global Babylonian counterfeit. You can believe it will be the popular music that brings everyone together under the authority of this apostasy. Just as it was music that heralded the false worship in Daniel 3, so it will be in the soon coming crisis of the ages.
For me personally, I could listen to the Gaithers all day, or Selah. Or such as Linda Randle.

Agree, I was very moving!!

Willie T said:

This is some more of Jerome Williams, the guy who led the singing at my wife's college church.

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Willie T said:

This is some more of Jerome Williams, the guy who led the singing at my wife's college church.

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[the winds of yesterday]Boxcar Willie takes some beating - twinc

Wakka said:

(Godrocks;38329)
As long as you understand Christain rock is different from the Rock that everyone else in the world knows... Go for it!Music is such a beautiful emotion that one can fill with many different types/genres... Pity that some of you guys boycott all genres except your own christian rock... As long as you all go home to a roof over your head, i'm sure you couldn't care bout anything else, because all your lives are so 'fantastic' with 'god' by your side! As long as god is be side you and not behind you, where he could take advantage!
Uh, you're kidding right??I listen to Christian worship music. Jag prefers instrumental/hymn, so I do. But I also like straight up worship music, doesn't matter what genre it is.

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Seems like I'd be right out of place with my love for songs like,

• 'I'd rather have Jesus' (Jim Reeves),

• 'Because He lives' (The Gaithers),

• 'What a Day That Will Be' (Jim Hill, the composer of the song),

• 'It is no Secret' (Johnny Cash),

• 'How Great Thou Art' (The Statler Brothers).

Oz

I am not a fan of pop Christian music. I have never liked it. I don’t really have a good reason why. I understand what Bono is talking about when he said that pop Christian music is too safe and predictable.

Nancy said:

Oh I sure do love my Christian music. I LOVE what was once called "Jesus Music" Keith Green (best testimony I have ever heard, btw) 2nd Chapter of Acts <---totally anointed. Also love the music out today (Christian) am hearing more and more that I am loving! This is my new favorite by Cory Asbury, just beautiful and, I'm sure many of you have heard it:

God Bless and Praise Him Forever!
-nancy

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Okay, ya bunch of fuddy duddies! Lol...BTW-I DO love the old hymns as well-My mom's fave was How Great Thou Art...became one of my most favorite worship songs we do! Come Thou Fount, I play that on my guitar! (very few chords, lol) And, I am not a good guitar player but God looks to the heart lol...If our heart is worshiping in Spirit and Truth...I believe God is pleased ♥
Since not many have the patience for videos-this is one of my top favorite songs-Lyrics only:
"What A Beautiful Name"

You were the Word at the beginning
One With God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ

What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

You didn't want heaven without us
So Jesus, You brought heaven down
My sin was great, Your love was greater
What could separate us now

What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You
You silenced the boast, of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring, the praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again

You have no rival, You have no equal
Now and forever, God You reign
Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name, above all names

What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

You have no rival, You have no equal
Now and forever, God You reign
Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name, above all names

What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

Beautifully sung by Hillsong

RaddSpencer said:

(Mikey;38712)
The only genera of "Christian" music I don't like is "Christian death metal or black metal" It seems like a contradiction in itself. I have read the lyrics to some songs and some bands are actually biblically correct and talk about Jesus' sacrifice and honouring God. But when you scream stuff like that it kinds looses it for me. Maybe only cause I use to listen to a lot of satanic black metal stuff when I was younger.
I think they call this stuff Un-Death metal or white metal. I've seen some of these Christian bands on Myspace. I have to admit, this is not my kind of music (I prefer metal with singing, with the occasional scream XD). They do sound the same as death metal bands -- you know the "GAAR GAARR GAAAR GAAAAAAARRRRRR YOURRR YOURRO YOURR YORR!!!!!!"One of the band members (can't remember her name), said it is not supposed to make sense, or be intelligible. Its supposed to be fun (which I also don't fully understand). But hey, God is their master. Who am I to say their ministry is worthless?

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This music is not God inspired neither is any music the purpose of which is entertainment.

quietthinker said:

This music is not God inspired neither is any music the purpose of which is entertainment.

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The person that you 'think' that you are are speaking to has not been on here for 10 years!! February 2008 !! LOL

quietthinker said:

This music is not God inspired neither is any music the purpose of which is entertainment.

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Then what about using music to evangelize? I'm not one who thinks music can't be used for multiple purposes. I was playing heavy metal when I came to Christ, and I might never have if it had not been for a band called Stryper who showing up on the music scene back during that time. Ever since, I've stood behind Christian groups that are trying to reach the secular world for Christ, even when others do not. They are soldiers standing in the real war, not on the sideline singing to the choir.

Someone posted this song below at CF a couple months ago, and asked if everyone thought it was a Christian song or not. Of course, all the responses were "No," and "that's of Satan," and "It has nothing to do with Christ. It's about partying."


I had never heard of the band before, so I started looking them up. They are indeed Christian, and the song is about standing their ground and refusing to shut down and quit playing whenever those who hate Christianity suddenly show up at the club and start shouting insults at them and at Christians in general.

My responses to everyone at CF:
"The meaning of a band's songs need to be taken in light of the totality of their message. It's a call to war, i.e. 'Who's standing with us for Christ, cause we won't back off.' Awesome actually. Kicks the enemy's behind, if you ask me. I used to play in clubs, and I'd be very into this live."

Second response to someone who insisted for an explanation of the chorus:
"Best words in the song:
- "Hey-o, here comes the danger up in this club" = Enemies of Christianity just walked in, as probably evidenced by yelling out insults, against the band and/or against Christians in general.
- "When we get started man, we ain't gonna stop" = They didn't go there to set up all the equipment, get heavily into the sets, and then just quit because suddenly somebody doesn't like it.
- "We gonna turn it out, 'till it gets too hot" = They're gonna keep playing until there may be a riot about to take place.
- "Everybody sing, hey-o. Tell 'em turn it up 'till they can't no more" = Best line in the song. It's a directive to every Christian in the place to close ranks. It means, "Sing everybody, and tell the sound guys back there to crank it to the hilt because we're now gonna try drowning them out with volume."
- "Let's get this thing shakin' like a disco ball" = Means rock this one out with us. It's sort of the imagery of a bee hive sensing danger and getting ready in case a fight starts.
- "This is your last warning, a courtesy call" = The concert may be ending soon, cuz trouble just walked in and all hell may break lose in a second. This is obviously a "go to" song whenever people show up at their shows who hate Christians and are looking to start trouble. They probably switch out from the normal set order to it whenever the situation calls for it. It's called "Courtesy Call" to set everyone on alert that things may be about to get ugly.

It's brilliant if you ask me. Means they are very experienced at what they're doing, and they're not gonna just go away easily. Thank God we still have some men in the body of Christ."

Found this interview with the lead singer that tells you their philosophy of ministry, and I for one like it:
Question: How much of a reflection of your faith is expressed in Thousand Foot Krutch’s music? How do you keep things from being too watered-down or too forceful?

Answer: I think for us, man, our faith is our lifestyle. To me, our faith is who we are. It’s always going to be our lifestyle, not our genre of music. As a Christian writing a song or playing music, everything that I am is going to be bleeding into that music and who God created me to be. That’s everything. I don’t think you’re going to hear preachy, “This is the way it is and this is how it needs to be done” approach from this band ever because that’s not something that ever communicated with us. That’s not something that feels honest to us. I think, most of all, we want to share a message of hope for this generation. We believe there is a big God who loves us, who has a plan for each of our lives, that if he can use us, he can use anyone. It just takes one voice, it just takes one Christian standing up to make change. So if we can all be a small part of that, it can be a great thing and God can use that, man.

Also, on the talent it takes:
Question: You’ve played with a ton of bands and to a lot of fans in your career who aren’t Christian. What’s your Christian, kind of evangelistic approach, when you go out into the world?

Answer: I think it’s more just about being who you are, and just loving people. I think if we were a different band or did things differently than we did in this way, I don’t think it would be honest. In that scene, out of the Christian market, they respect you for your music first, and if they respect you for that, then they’ll listen to what you have to say. It’s kind of the other way around there, and I think that’s great, man. So if we’re blessed to be in a spot where we have that trust, we just want to love people. We’re not judging anyone for what they do. And they love us back and reciprocate that, and then you get into some great conversations and you can get into some real talk.
http://mindequalsblown.net/interviews/interview-thousand-foot-krutch

Believe what you will about Christian evangelism in the music scene, Quiet, but I don't stand with you if you are against bringing genuine Christian witness into the dark parts of society. They tried to condemn Jesus for associating with tax collectors and prostitutes, but that didn't stick either. He goes where the need is great, and thank God. I might not be a believer today if He didn't.