Q 1: What makes music CHRISTian ? ? ? CHRISTian Music is simply music that represents CHRIST. CHRISTian music glorifies God, explores CHRISTian issues, and conveys a Judeo-CHRISTian worldview. The lyrical content of a song is the only criteria for determining if the music is CHRISTian or not. Most CHRISTian songs are straightforward in their CHRISTian message and others are very subtle. You must be a CHRISTian to create CHRISTian music. A CHRISTian who happens to be an artist is preferable to an artist who happens to be a CHRISTian. Q 2: Why should I listen to CHRISTian music ? ? ? The Bible commands us to think on positive things: Philippians 4:8 kjv "Finally bretheren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Unfortunately many CHRISTians do not listen to CHRISTian Music exclusively or even at all. This may be because they do not know that CHRISTian Music covers so many different genres of music (adult contemporary, pop, rap, rock, hard core, R & B, etc...). No one can argue successfully that they listen to secular music just for the beat. A song is not the same without the lyrics. We classify songs without lyrics as instrumentals. There is a reason songs have words. Many artists are out to communicate something. The lyrics in secular music can be damaging. It is important to note that not all secular music is bad. It is also important to note that not all music that claims to be "CHRISTian" is good. An artist's life style is an important factor to consider. You should always be careful of what you expose yourself to. CHRISTian Music will encourage and strengthen you. Many souls have been saved at CHRISTian concerts (including the Light:source assistant director's wife). God uses CHRISTian Music to inspire the lessons for the Light:source. CHRISTian Music is a powerful tool. The Light:source assistant director used to listen to secular music exclusively in High School. A powerful experience changed that. One day he was at work (which played a secular radio station) and he was singing the lyrics to an often played song, and he was shocked at the words coming out of his mouth. The words and ideas being expressed were not those a CHRISTian should be thinking, let alone vocalizing. The world needs to see a difference in CHRISTians. Give CHRISTian Music a shot and you will not be disappointed. Q 3: Where can I listen to CHRISTian music ? ? ? There are so many places... -Local Radio -Internet Radio -CHRISTian Book Stores Gospel Supplies, etc. -Secular music stores & almost any where they sell music! -Light:source Burn Service Listening Station -Concerts There are many that take place regularly in our area. This is one of the best ways to expose yourself to CHRISTian music. |
CHRISTian Music |
Q 1: What makes music CHRISTian ? ? ? CHRISTian Music is simply music that represents CHRIST. CHRISTian music glorifies God, explores CHRISTian issues, and conveys a Judeo-CHRISTian worldview. The lyrical content of a song is the only criteria for determining if the music is CHRISTian or not. Most CHRISTian songs are straightforward in their CHRISTian message and others are very subtle. You must be a CHRISTian to create CHRISTian music. A CHRISTian who happens to be an artist is preferable to an artist who happens to be a CHRISTian. Q 2: Why should I listen to CHRISTian music ? ? ? The Bible commands us to think on positive things: Philippians 4:8 kjv "Finally bretheren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Unfortunately many CHRISTians do not listen to CHRISTian Music exclusively or even at all. This may be because they do not know that CHRISTian Music covers so many different genres of music (adult contemporary, pop, rap, rock, hard core, R & B, etc...). No one can argue successfully that they listen to secular music just for the beat. A song is not the same without the lyrics. We classify songs without lyrics as instrumentals. There is a reason songs have words. Many artists are out to communicate something. The lyrics in secular music can be damaging. It is important to note that not all secular music is bad. It is also important to note that not all music that claims to be "CHRISTian" is good. An artist's life style is an important factor to consider. You should always be careful of what you expose yourself to. CHRISTian Music will encourage and strengthen you. Many souls have been saved at CHRISTian concerts (including the Light:source assistant director's wife). God uses CHRISTian Music to inspire the lessons for the Light:source. CHRISTian Music is a powerful tool. The Light:source assistant director used to listen to secular music exclusively in High School. A powerful experience changed that. One day he was at work (which played a secular radio station) and he was singing the lyrics to an often played song, and he was shocked at the words coming out of his mouth. The words and ideas being expressed were not those a CHRISTian should be thinking, let alone vocalizing. The world needs to see a difference in CHRISTians. Give CHRISTian Music a shot and you will not be disappointed. Q 3: Where can I listen to CHRISTian music ? ? ? There are so many places... -Local Radio -Internet Radio -CHRISTian Book Stores Gospel Supplies, etc. -Secular music stores & almost any where they sell music! -Light:source Burn Service Listening Station -Concerts There are many that take place regularly in our area. This is one of the best ways to expose yourself to CHRISTian music. |
