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Worship Music Debate
The worship music debate concerns whether worship should center on traditional hymns or embrace contemporary Christian music (CCM), which uses drums, guitars, and similar instruments. The main issues are musical style, the theological depth of lyrics, and generational differences.
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- Worship MusicDoctrine & Theology
Worship music is music sung or played in Christian worship to praise God, respond to his Word, and enable the congregation to confess its faith together. It includes hymns, gospel songs, choir anthems, and instrumental music.
- JeduthunPeople
Jeduthun was a Levite musician in the time of David who was responsible for praise in temple worship. With Asaph and Heman, he was one of three leaders who directed the singing and instrumental music.
- CymbalsBible
Cymbals were bronze percussion instruments used in temple worship and praise in the Old Testament. Played by striking a pair together, they resembled modern cymbals.
- Ephesians 5:19-21Bible Verses
This passage describes how being filled with the Spirit (5:18) is expressed through song, thanksgiving, and mutual submission. It is often cited as a basis for worship music, and interpreters differ over how the "submitting yourselves one to another" of verse 21 relates to the instructions to wives and husbands that follow.
- Church MusicDoctrine & Theology
Church music is the general term for the music the church uses in worship and in the life of faith. It includes congregational hymns, choral anthems, responses, and accompaniment.
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