Insights on the Influence of Psalms and Hymns in Christian Worship
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Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,
teaching and admonishing one another in all
wisdom, singing psalm and hymns and spiritual
songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,
teaching and admonishing one another in all
wisdom, singing psalm and hymns and spiritual
songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
(NKJV)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all
wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another
in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
S
ome commentators looked at the psalms,
hymns, and spiritual songs as some of the
tools, so to speak, used in the process of
teaching and admonition of other believers.
S
ome commentators looked at the psalms,
hymns, and spiritual songs as some of the
tools, so to speak, used in the process of
teaching and admonition of other believers.
Other commentators saw psalms, hymns, and
spiritual songs as being “a chief means of
mutual edification.”
God’s Lyrics:
Rediscovering
Worship Through Old
Testament Songs
“In the church, as in the world, he
who “makes a people’s songs” really
guides their minds as well as their
hearts. For good and for evil the
hymns of the Christian Church have
largely influenced her theology.”
C.J. Elliot
“Dr. Johnson once said, that if he were allowed to
make the ballads of a nation, he cared not who
made the laws. It is true in a more important
sense that he who is permitted to make the hymns
of a church, need care little who preaches, or who
makes the creed. He will more effectually mould
the sentiments of a church than they who preach
or make creeds and confessions. Hence, it is
indispensable, in order to the preservation of the
truth, that the sacred songs of a church should be
imbued with sound evangelical sentiment.”
“The original song lyrics that close this book
are my attempt to revive our repertoire. I
have a love for poetic craftsmanship, an ever-
growing appreciation for the hymn writers
who have preceded me, and an earnest desire
to be a servant to the worshipping church, but
I make no claim that my songs are worth
singing or remembering. Yet in a day and age
when so much “self-satisfied, unoriginal
and repetitive jingles” and “corrupting
religious poetry” has gained a foothold,
where superficial and sloppy lyrics have
become inadequate or even contradictory
reflections of the rich and glorious gospel,
this is a start. It is an introduction, and also,
if you will, an invitation. It is time that those
who are trained theologically, gifted
poetically, and literate musically (and this
should include a number or pastor-
theologians out there) write songs based on
God’s Word, even and especially the songs of
Moses, Deborah, Hannah, David, and
Habakkuk. It is time the silliness stopped.”
It is an introduction, and also, if you will, an
invitation.
It is time that those who are
trained theologically, gifted poetically, and
literate musically (and this should include a
number or pastor-theologians out there) write
songs based on God’s Word, even and
especially the songs of Moses, Deborah,
Hannah, David, and Habakkuk.
It is time the
silliness stopped.”
Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,
teaching and admonishing one another in all
wisdom,
singing
psalm and hymns and spiritual
songs,
with thankfulness in your hearts to God
.”
(NKJV)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all
wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another
in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord
.”
Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,
teaching and admonishing one another in all
wisdom,
singing
psalm and hymns and spiritual
songs,
with
thankfulness
in your hearts to God
.”
(NKJV)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all
wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another
in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with
grace
in your hearts to the Lord
.”
Grace … charis (χάρις)
Strong’s
“From G5463; graciousness (as
gratifying) of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal figurative or spiritual;
especially the divine influence upon the heart
and its reflection in the life; including
gratitude): - acceptable benefit favour gift
grace (ious) joy liberality pleasure thank (-s -
worthy).”
Grace … charis (χάρις)
Thayer’s
“
1.
grace
a.
that which affords joy, pleasure, delight,
sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech
2.
good will, loving-kindness, favour
a. of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting
his holy influence upon souls, turns them to
Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in
Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and
kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues
Grace … charis (χάρις)
Thayer’s
3.
what is due to grace
a. the spiritual condition of one governed by the
power of divine grace
b.
the token or proof of grace, benefit
1. a gift of grace
2.
benefit, bounty
4.
thanks, (for benefits, services, favours), recompense,
reward.”
If the word of Christ dwelling within the believer
is not something that is highly valued
,
chances are
that:
•
thankfulness to God is going to be more of an
afterthought, resulting in bitterness over adverse
circumstances that befalls that person.
If the word of Christ dwelling within the believer
is not something that is highly valued
,
chances are
that:
•
thankfulness to God is going to be more of an
afterthought, resulting in bitterness over adverse
circumstances that befalls that person.
•
there may be less motivation to make intentional,
godly choices in life that would result in
maintaining a godly testimony before others.
The person that values the word of Christ dwelling
richly within him:
•
that believer will have a profound thankfulness to
God for the blessings received in life – even
blessings that may not be readily apparent as
adverse circumstances come upon the individual
The person that values the word of Christ dwelling
richly within him:
•
that believer will have a profound thankfulness to
God for the blessings received in life – even
blessings that may not be readily apparent as
adverse circumstances come upon the individual
•
he will strive to live a life that is God-honoring –
a life that would truly be a testimony to others as
they see him
“walk the talk”
in his life.
At the Cross
… lyrics by Isaac Watts
Verse 1:
“Alas! And did my Savior bleed? And did
my Sovereign die? Would He devote that
sacred head for such a worm as I?”
Psalm 66:1 (Amplified)
“Make a joyful noise unto God, all the
earth …”.
Ephesians 5:18b-21
“… Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to
one another in psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs, singing and making
melody in your heart to the Lord, giving
thanks always for all things to God the
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, submitting to one another in the
fear of God.”
Ephesians 5:18b-21
“…
Be filled with the Spirit
, speaking to
one another in psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs, singing and making
melody in your heart to the Lord, giving
thanks always for all things to God the
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, submitting to one another in the
fear of God.”
“Parallels between Colossians 3:16
and this passage suggests that ‘to let
the word of Christ dwell in you
richly’ is what Paul means by being
filled with the Spirit.”
The Grace New Testament Commentary
Ephesians 5:18b-21
“… Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to
one another in psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs,
singing and making
melody in your heart to the Lord
, giving
thanks always for all things to God the
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, submitting to one another in the
fear of God.”
Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through
Him.”
Colossians 3:17
“
And whatever you do in word or deed
,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through
Him.”
Colossians 3:17
“
And whatever you do in word or deed
,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through
Him.”
“there is no sacred-secular split in God’s eyes”
The Bible Knowledge Commentary
Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus
,
giving thanks to God the Father through
Him.”
“there is no sacred-secular split in God’s eyes”
The Bible Knowledge Commentary
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How Would Jesus Say It?
Colossians 3:17
“
And whatever you do in word or deed
,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus
,
giving thanks to God the Father through
Him.”
“there is no sacred-secular split in God’s eyes”
The Bible Knowledge Commentary
2 Corinthians 5:20
“Now then, we are ambassadors
for Christ, as though God were
pleading through us …”.
Philippians 4:11-13
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I
have learned in whatever state I am, to be
content: I know how to be abased, and I
know how to abound. Everywhere and in all
things I have learned both to be full and to
be hungry, both to abound and to suffer
need. I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:11-13
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I
have learned in whatever state I am, to be
content: I know how to be abased, and I
know how to abound. Everywhere and in all
things I have learned both to be full and to
be hungry, both to abound and to suffer
need.
I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me
.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My
strength is made perfect in weakness. …
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities,
in reproaches, in needs in persecutions,
in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For
when I am weak, then I am strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My
strength is made perfect in weakness. …
Therefore I take pleasure
in infirmities,
in reproaches, in needs in persecutions,
in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For
when I am weak, then I am strong.”
Philippians 4:11-13
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I
have learned in whatever state I am, to be
content: I know how to be abased, and I
know how to abound. Everywhere and in all
things I have learned both to be full and to
be hungry, both to abound and to suffer
need.
I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me
.”
Exploring the significance of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in Christian teaching and mutual edification. Discusses the impact of sacred songs on guiding beliefs and theology within the church, emphasizing the influence of hymns on molding sentiments and preserving truth.
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Colossians Colossians
Colossians 3:16 (ESV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalm and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16 (ESV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalm and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. (NKJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Some commentators looked at the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs as some of the tools, so to speak, used in the process of teaching and admonition of other believers.
Some commentators looked at the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs as some of the tools, so to speak, used in the process of teaching and admonition of other believers. Other commentators saw psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs as being a chief means of mutual edification.
Gods Lyrics: Rediscovering Worship Through Old Testament Songs
In the church, as in the world, he who makes a people s songs really guides their minds as well as their hearts. For good and for evil the hymns of the Christian Church have largely influenced her theology. C.J. Elliot
Dr. Johnson once said, that if he were allowed to make the ballads of a nation, he cared not who made the laws. It is true in a more important sense that he who is permitted to make the hymns of a church, need care little who preaches, or who makes the creed. He will more effectually mould the sentiments of a church than they who preach or make creeds and confessions. Hence, it is indispensable, in order to the preservation of the truth, that the sacred songs of a church should be imbued with sound evangelical sentiment.
The original song lyrics that close this book are my attempt to revive our repertoire. I have a love for poetic craftsmanship, an ever- growing appreciation for the hymn writers who have preceded me, and an earnest desire to be a servant to the worshipping church, but I make no claim that my songs are worth singing or remembering. Yet in a day and age when so much self-satisfied, unoriginal
and repetitive jingles and corrupting religious poetry has gained a foothold, where superficial and sloppy lyrics have become inadequate or even contradictory reflections of the rich and glorious gospel, this is a start. It is an introduction, and also, if you will, an invitation. It is time that those who are trained theologically, gifted poetically, and literate musically (and this
should include a number or pastor- theologians out there) write songs based on God s Word, even and especially the songs of Moses, Deborah, Hannah, David, and Habakkuk. It is time the silliness stopped.
It is an introduction, and also, if you will, an invitation. It is time that those who are trained theologically, gifted poetically, and literate musically (and this should include a number or pastor-theologians out there) write songs based on God s Word, even and especially the songs of Moses, Deborah, Hannah, David, and Habakkuk. It is time the silliness stopped.
Colossians 3:16 (ESV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalm and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. (NKJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:16 (ESV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalm and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. (NKJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Grace charis () Strong s From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying) of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): - acceptable benefit favour gift grace (ious) joy liberality pleasure thank (-s - worthy).
Grace charis () Thayer s 1. grace a. that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech 2. good will, loving-kindness, favour a. of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues
Grace charis () Thayer s 3. what is due to grace a. the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace b. the token or proof of grace, benefit 1. a gift of grace 2. benefit, bounty 4. thanks, (for benefits, services, favours), recompense, reward.
If the word of Christ dwelling within the believer is not something that is highly valued, chances are that: thankfulness to God is going to be more of an afterthought, resulting in bitterness over adverse circumstances that befalls that person.
If the word of Christ dwelling within the believer is not something that is highly valued, chances are that: thankfulness to God is going to be more of an afterthought, resulting in bitterness over adverse circumstances that befalls that person. there may be less motivation to make intentional, godly choices in life that would result in maintaining a godly testimony before others.
The person that values the word of Christ dwelling richly within him: that believer will have a profound thankfulness to God for the blessings received in life even blessings that may not be readily apparent as adverse circumstances come upon the individual
The person that values the word of Christ dwelling richly within him: that believer will have a profound thankfulness to God for the blessings received in life even blessings that may not be readily apparent as adverse circumstances come upon the individual he will strive to live a life that is God-honoring a life that would truly be a testimony to others as they see him walk the talk in his life.
At the Cross lyrics by Isaac Watts Verse 1: Alas! And did my Savior bleed? And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head for such a worm as I?
Psalm 66:1 (Amplified) Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth .
Ephesians 5:18b-21 Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.
Ephesians 5:18b-21 Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.
Parallels between Colossians 3:16 and this passage suggests that to let the word of Christ dwell in you richly is what Paul means by being filled with the Spirit. The Grace New Testament Commentary
Ephesians 5:18b-21 Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. there is no sacred-secular split in God s eyes The Bible Knowledge Commentary
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. there is no sacred-secular split in God s eyes The Bible Knowledge Commentary
What Would Jesus Do? How Would Jesus Do It ?
What Would Jesus Do? How Would Jesus Do It ? How Would Jesus Say It?
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. there is no sacred-secular split in God s eyes The Bible Knowledge Commentary
2 Corinthians 5:20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us .
Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
