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Discovering Biblical Principles for Christian Music

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs… ”

The Bible says we are to sing “spiritual songs.” But does the term only apply to the words we sing? Can it be proven that the term also applies to the underlying message of the music, regardless of the lyrics? These three books, backed by research from both secular and biblical sources, explore the topic and give overwhelming evidence that both the lyrical message and the musical message must match in order to truly be “spiritual songs.”

The books shown below are currently available only on the secondary market, such as Amazon, Half-Price Books, etc.; however, see Common Questions About Christian Worship Music for in-depth articles about the major points discussed in the books.

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Oh, Be Careful Little Ears

Contemporary Christian Music…Is That in the Bible?

This first book gives a brief overview of the development of Christian music from both historical and biblical perspectives. It shows why many forms of contemporary Christian music (CCM) are not biblical, according to Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16, which instruct us to sing “spiritual songs.” [Publish date: 1997] See Resources for more info

Let Those Have Ears to Hear

If They Took the Music Away…Would You Still Follow Jesus?

A follow-up to the first book, this book continues the discussion about CCM–why it is a controversial issue and its resulting consequences to the church. Fifty excuses used to defend carnal CCM are biblically refuted. You will learn when drums are “right,” and when they are “wrong”; how the term “contemporary music” applies throughout history and why carnal CCM is different. [Publish date: 2001]. See Resources for more info

Music and Morals

Dispelling the Myth that Music is Amoral

Solid proof from science, sound and music researchers, and secular rock artists that music is not amoral. This book also demonstrates how music affects us positively or negatively, apart from any lyrics. Learn why immoral music is more powerful than Christian lyrics, and the differences between moral and immoral music techniques. [Publish date: 2005] See Resources for more info