Contemporary Christian music under the spotlight
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Way of Life Literature
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Oak Harbor, WA
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9781583180570
Subjects: Arts and Music; Christianity; Music; Religion and Spirituality; Church music; Contemporary Christian music
Table of contents: title: Introduction. End times apostasy; title: The importance of music; title: Worshiping God in music is a Christian obligation; title: CCM is one of the most dangerous things facing Bible-believing churches; title: How does worldly music enter the churches?; title: Part 1 : The characteristics and error of contemporary Christian music.; title: The definition of contemporary Christian music; title: Characteristic #1 : CCM can be identified by its unscriptural philosophy; title: Characteristic #2 : CCM can be identified by its sensual rhythms; title: Characteristic #3 : CCM can be identified by its ecumenism; title: Characteristic #4 : CCM can be identified by its charismatic associations; title: Characteristic #5 : CCM can be identified by its weak, unscriptural message; title: Characteristic #6 : CCM can be identified by its worldliness; title: Part 2 : Answers to commonly asked questions.; title: Isn't music neutral?; title: Isn't the sincerity of the musicians the important thing?; title: Isn't some of CCM acceptable? Do you condemn all of it?; title: What about the miracles which some CCM artists witness?; title: Why does traditional church music seem dull?; title: Can you prove a connection between rock music and voodoo or African paganism?; title: Didn't Luther use tavern music?; title: Isn't the issue of music just a matter of different tastes?; title: Doesn't the Bible encourage us to use cymbals and stringed instruments and loud sounding instruments?; title: What is wrong with "soft rock"?; title: If we assume that Christian rock has a demonic influence, why would the Devil sing about Jesus Christ and the things of God?; title: Didn't God create all music?; title: Christians are not supposed to judge, are they?; title: Aren't Christians only supposed to love? Love is more important than doctrine and standards of living, isn't it?; title: Since God looks on the heart, why are you concerned about appearance?; title: Isn't Christianity all about grace?; title: Kids today aren't listening to traditional Christian music; shouldn't we use rock to reach them?; title: Making rules and standards about music and clothing, etc. is Pharisaical legalism, isn't it?; title: Don't 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 10:23 teach that the Christian has liberty in how he lives?; title: Doesn't the Bible encourage dancing?; title: Why do you say that the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement is unscriptural?; title: By preaching against Christian rock aren't you hurting people and hindering the ministries of CCM musicians?; title: What about all the young people who are being saved through CCM?; title: Part 3 : The church and its music.; title: How does worldly music enter the churches?; title: Why is the music portion of many church services so lifeless?; title: How to keep contemporary Christian music out of the churches; title: Part 4 : Directory of contemporary Christian musicians; title: Part 5 : Southern gospel; title: Part 6 : Resources and bibliography.; title: Helpful resources on music; title: Bibliography on Christian music