Monday, January 23, 2017

The Effects Of Christian Rock Charlotte NC

By John Reynolds


Music has been in church, it will be in church and it should be in church. It helps Christians realize spirit-filled life. In other words, music enriches spiritual life of believers. Rock music performed by Christian individuals is called Christian rock. This type of genre has Christian lyrics. It mainly plays the role of entertainment rather than the worship. This kind of music started in 1970s and was called Jesus music. Nowadays, Christian Rock Charlotte NC is becoming common.

In the past, church leaders stood firmly against intrusion of secular music into church programs. Not every music type could be played inside the church. Only certain type, which was in accordance with the true doctrines, was allowed. Nowadays, things have really changed. It is regretful to say that some pastors accept rock music in church. Sons and even daughters of church leaders have embraced this kind of genre. They cling to the idea that the genre can help in evangelizing.

There are many churches located in Charlotte NC. Youth leaders in these churches are being forced by some of youths to include Christian rocks in their programs. They are forced to believe that by doing so more people who fall under the category of youths will be attracted into church. However, this is not the truth of the matter. The genre is neither evangelistic nor edifying. True and understanding Christians are against this music type. There are three main features that distinguish between gospel music and the rest. These are the score, lyrics and character. Good music is played in accordance of true church doctrines and has positive effects to lives of Christians.

Lyrics of a good gospel music must be spiritually oriented and clear in order to reveal the spiritual truth clearly. Nowadays, learning institutions such as seminaries, biblical schools, universities and other related colleges are sending group of singers to local churches to entertain and also inspire saints. However, true Christians are left bewildered and confused. They are seeing type of music that does not match what they expect. Good Christian songs have features discussed below.

Spiritual songs should be clear. This will enable them to pass intended message in a way that is clear, understandable and not disturbing. They should not be played in a way that is against sound doctrines. Words should be encouraging and also emphasize on importance of behaving in accordance of and the will of Jesus Christ. Lyrics should not hinder Christians from receiving true information.

Score of a given song describes arrangement of its musical notes. Musical notes in spiritual songs are arranged clearly and they do not hinder what is conveyed by lyrics. Good music has a score that is complementary to the lyrics. Most importantly, proper arrangement of musical notes does not arouse unintended physical and emotional reactions of listeners.

Spiritual songs should have musical notes that do not arouse bad emotions. Christian rock is highly discouraged because its musical notes arrangement and the lyrics do not comply with the church doctrines. Character of music is actually the attitude of the music performers and also the music itself.

Character of rock music can be described as charismatic, Universalist, superficial religiousness, expressionistic, irreverent, neo-evangelical and ostentatious. This music is also accompanied by screaming guitars and smoke bombs. This crystal clearly shows that this music type is not in accordance with the true doctrines and it should not be accepted in church.




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