“Reverend Hescox, can't we just say it like it is? Climate change deniers aren't listening to the science—or they're not reading the Bible. They're denying global warming for purely political reasons, right?”

Rev. Mitchell Hescox

Carol Costello

What Would Jesus Drive?

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WORSHIP

MusicI. References

II. Technical DevelopmentA. Musicology

B. Beauty

C. Physiology of Music

III.Biblical DevelopmentA. Directive/Descriptive/PrincipleB. Textual Exposition

IV.IV.Sacred Music—Standards and Sacred Music—Standards and HymnodyHymnody

V.V. FAQsFAQs

VI.VI.Summary/ConclusionSummary/Conclusion

Standards

A. Content

B. Context

C. Arrangement

D. Instrumentation

StandardsStandards

A.A. ContentContent

B. Arrangement

C. Instrumentation

Content

A. God-ward (vs. man-ward)

B. Didactic (vs. sentimental or shallow)

C. Doctrinally accurate (vs. inaccurate)

D. Clear (vs. nebulous or ambiguous)

Arrangement

A. Melodious

B. Complementary of Content

C. Edifying (vs. Entertaining)

D. Emotions-sanctifying(vs. Emotions-indulging/inciting/inflaming)

Arrangement

A.A. MelodiousMelodious

B. Complementary of Content

C. Edifying (vs. Entertaining)

D. Emotions-sanctifying(vs. Emotions-indulging/inciting/inflaming)

Music in the Balance, pg. 23“The first task in establishing ‘what is acceptable unto the Lord’ is to determine that which is good—the positive. That which the Lord wants for His children is always what is best. To be in the center of His will is the place of most joy and contentment. Second, His command is to avoid the bad. Most Christians stop here…. The Lord’s balance includes what many Christians do not want to hear or do: express disapproval of the bad.”

Music in the Balance, pp. 63-64“Just as the spiritual considerations of life receive priority by the balanced Christian, so the melody (that part of music to which the spirit responds) must dominate the music in the Christian's life. Similarly, the harmony (that part of music to which the mind and emotions respond) needs to have a supportive role in music, just as the mind and the emotions play a secondary role in the Christian experience. Last, and most obvious, the rhythm (that part of music to which the body responds) must be under strict control in music, just as the body and its desires need to be disciplined in the Christian's life.”

Music & Ministry, pp. 94-95“A like principle is at work in the created order, for God has set man over the world and God is over both. We see this principle at work in government, church, and family life. Not everyone can be a chief! Music shows universal truth as it adheres to this principle of dominance. Not every note, rhythm, or harmony can be in the foreground.”

Music & Ministry, pp. 93“The principle here is that music needs to exhibit a flow, an overall feel for continuity, that moves progressively and irresistibly from beginning to end. It is not intended to hammer and drive a musical pulse in the mind...”

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