Christan Songs and Lyrics vs Study Of Scripture

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Jack_Jr_1940

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I have posted this thread in both Christian Music & Bible Discussion Forum.

I have been following the Christian faith and have been reading and studying Scripture for 38 years. In November of 2010, I had two incredible dreams about my Christian faith that have totally changed my life, faith and my relationship with our God at age 70.

After spending much time on Christian web sites, watching YouTube & GodTube videos, sharing with others, and reading many books; I have come to the conclusion that music and song lyrics can tell me (and most Christians) all that we need to know about our faith.

Almost all Christian songs, regardless of genre, are based upon scripture. There is such a wealth of songs that we can use to guide us in our journey of faith and the lyrics pretty well cover all the important parts of scripture found in the Bible. Music is the language of all generations that can be used by all ages.

It may be just a personal thing with me, but I find that I am more deeply moved when I hear a verse of Scripture sung in a beautiful song. I also feel like I am moved to a closer personal relationship with our God when I study scripture by listening to Christian music.

I know how we follow our faith is a personal choice of each individual, but I would like for you to consider my thoughts. I welcome your comments and responses. I know some will strongly disagree with me, but I will not debate, argue, or reply to your replies. We must seek our Lord in our own way.

Take a few moments to view my YouTube Video that shows how Christian songs & lyrics can be used to study our faith.

 [video=youtube;GYK30JmJEeQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYK30JmJEeQ[/video]
 
santuzza

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Interesting concept. Although I have benefited greatly and learned much Scripture in song, songs do not provide study of the ENTIRE Bible. When's the last time you've heard a song about, say, Nehemiah?

But I do get your point -- one can hear the gospel and come to saving faith strictly through songs that preach. And it's a beautiful thing.
 
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santuzza said:
Interesting concept. Although I have benefited greatly and learned much Scripture in song, songs do not provide study of the ENTIRE Bible. When's the last time you've heard a song about, say, Nehemiah?
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As strange as it sounds, yes, a song about Nehemiah exists! You can thank Half-Handed Cloud for that :) with enough searching I'm sure the entire books of the bible in song exists.
 
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I know, as a teen, i would learn concepts and bible stories through music. Now, though, i'm more prone to pick up personal messages (or so it seems) and life lessons and new concepts.
 
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I have yet to hear a song about Hosea and Gomer. :rolleyes:

And there's precious little about Daniel's prophetic visions. Or the prophecy in Isaiah... or Revelation...
 
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santuzza said:
Interesting concept. Although I have benefited greatly and learned much Scripture in song, songs do not provide study of the ENTIRE Bible. When's the last time you've heard a song about, say, Nehemiah?

But I do get your point -- one can hear the gospel and come to saving faith strictly through songs that preach. And it's a beautiful thing.
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Than again, found this worship song ratings, if it could 'help' study the lyrics, not to stop singing if God is using the songs to bless Him and the one worshipping.
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There is also the fact that a lot of christian songs have "facts" that are not in the Bible, even some things that directly contradict what the Bible says. Not intentionally, I'm sure - as a preacher I know how easy it can be to put something in a sermon that sounds good, then have to take it out because the Bible contradicts it. But if you don't read the Bible how do you know which facts that you're picking up from christian songs are legit?
 
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Lynx said:
There is also the fact that a lot of christian songs have "facts" that are not in the Bible, even some things that directly contradict what the Bible says. Not intentionally, I'm sure - as a preacher I know how easy it can be to put something in a sermon that sounds good, then have to take it out because the Bible contradicts it. But if you don't read the Bible how do you know which facts that you're picking up from christian songs are legit?
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There is no debate regarding this; God's word is inexhaustible. No amount of songs could ever come close to fully discussing it's infinite wisdom and knowledge so of course, music cannot take place of God's word ever. Also the final sentence you wrote is extremely true, we must always compare EVERYTHING to God's word to see if it is true.

To the OP; In the end, no, God's word will always win but that isn't to say that you can't be inspired through music. After all, the same Holy Spirit that was behind the authors of the bible might have been behind your favorite artists! :)i
 
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No doubt music can proclaim the goodness and awesomeness and glory of the LORD JESUS. The whole earth and the fullness thereof and all the heavens declare the glory of the LORD. Donkeys can talk... rocks can cry out... a disciple can walk on water... the lame can walk, the blind can see... chains can fall off and prison doors can open of their own accord... host of shining angels can break forth into glorious singing...

But there is nothing which can compare to the LORD Himself Who dwells in us by His Holy Spirit, Who opens up His Word of Life (the Bible) and applies it to your spirit, consumes your heart and renews your mind by making you His own and speaking to you personally. Absolutely no doubt about that.
 
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Lynx said:
There is also the fact that a lot of christian songs have "facts" that are not in the Bible, even some things that directly contradict what the Bible says. Not intentionally, I'm sure - as a preacher I know how easy it can be to put something in a sermon that sounds good, then have to take it out because the Bible contradicts it. But if you don't read the Bible how do you know which facts that you're picking up from christian songs are legit?
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An article by Chatfield on Feb. 17 entitled Songs of Pablum rather than Meat says

‘Last week, Friday evening the 6th and Saturday morning the 7th, we attended an “Intelligent Faith” apologetics conference held in the local “Willow Creek Wannabe” church in Cedar Rapids. Both sessions were opened by a young woman leading the audience singing “Jesus Culture” songs. For those who aren’t aware, Jesus Culture is a group of musicians subscribing to some really bizarre theology, including claiming that God spoke to them and gave them their mission. They spawned out of Bill Johnson’s Bethel Church In Redding, CA, an assembly rife with false teachings and charismania…'

The first, Your love never fails, is said not to be clear about who the subject of the song is. Like it could either be God the Father or Jesus, but could also be sung by one of other faith about their own god.

‘Realize first and foremost that songs sung in our church assemblies are teaching the congregations just as much as are the sermons. Most people don’t seem to understand that. This fact makes it important that we have “meat” in our songs rather than “pablum.”

An anonymous commenter said of the article:
'A couple days ago I read about how George Harrison of the Beatles set out to basically trick his fans by singing My Sweet Lord, and then at the very end he throws in Hare Krisna and by that time the people are hooked, they're singing along, tapping their feet, and by the time he's singing Hare Krisna, they just accept it.'

What do you think about this.

from the watchmansbagpipes.blogspot
 
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Both are good :) Bible study and praise & worship. Definitely could not glean from a tune what the Lords revealed to me in His word.
 
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