Thread: well surprise! surprise! moonlight7 shreds it on guitar and can christian rap too -- nome sayin'?
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well surprise! surprise! moonlight7 shreds it on guitar and can christian rap too -- nome sayin'?
Posted : 24 Apr, 2021 09:28 AM
I don't know if she really can or not but she is one fantastic christian sister for christ and very much has been a blessing to me in recent months as I'm sure to all of you too
are popular styles of music appropriate for christians?
Christian rock music has always drawn a bit of controversy. A lot of Christians struggle with what kinds of music they should listen to because there’s a lot of great music out there that does not carry the “Christian” label. It’s important to note that having a “Christian” label doesn’t make something inherently good, and bearing the “rock” label doesn’t make it inherently bad. God does not condemn any style of music. The original purpose of music was as a means to worship and praise God. The Bible speaks of people singing and playing instruments to worship God. When Mary finds out she is pregnant with Jesus, in order to praise God, she sings (Luke 1:46–55). Music can also be used to express pain and grief, such as in Psalm 88, a song about the author’s struggle with depression and feelings of abandonment, yet it is still a song worshiping God.
One of our freedoms in Christ (Galatians 5:1, 13) is the ability to choose what kind of music we listen to, including Christian rock music. We must still be wise about how music affects us and our motivations for our interest in any particular song or musical artist, but we are allowed to enjoy any music that strengthens us as followers of Christ (Philippians 4:8). Whether it is Christian rock, Christian rap, or any other kind of music, we would be wise to examine a song’s benefit to us as individuals (Proverbs 4:23–26). If the Holy Spirit advises that we keep away from a certain type of music or song, we should heed that warning (1 Thessalonians 5:19). There are certainly songs that are appropriate for Christians to listen to and relate to, as well as songs that are not healthy for Christians. Unfortunately, a lot of today’s music is written with the purpose of going against Christian morality—perhaps not purposefully, but the lyrics may still create animosity in the listener toward God. The “appropriateness” of music is not defined by musical genres, such as rock, country, or pop. Music itself is amoral, yet certain songs or styles may affect us in certain ways. Listening to music about lewd women and one-night stands is going to affect our spiritual health differently than songs that encourage or promote caring for one another.
Whether or not Christian rock music is the appropriate style for any given person comes down to a matter of personal evaluation and conviction. We listen to music that we are drawn to. It is part of human nature. As followers of Christ, we need to make sure that we are examining our music choices against our desire to do all things to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). We are free to listen to Christian rock music if it proves good for us, but no matter what kind of music we choose, we must be aware of how our hearts respond to it. We are not to be conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). If you are not sure if Christian rock music is good or bad for you personally, remember Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
well surprise! surprise! moonlight7 shreds it on guitar and can christian rap too -- nome sayin'?
Posted : 25 Apr, 2021 01:12 AM
There is only one song that matters, and its hard to learn:
Psalm 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.
Psalm 98:1 O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Revelation 14:3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
So the lesson in the song is, do not be as the filthy dreaming defilers, be as a chaste virgin presented to Christ..
Jude 1:8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
well surprise! surprise! moonlight7 shreds it on guitar and can christian rap too -- nome sayin'?
Posted : 26 Apr, 2021 12:27 AM
Sorry all has to do with the topic when you really believe in it being one..
2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
she is one fantastic christian sister for christ and very much has been a blessing to me in recent months as I'm sure to all of you too