tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post2591345185004261072..comments2024-03-28T19:16:46.275-05:00Comments on The Watchman's Bagpipes: ChorusesGlenn E. Chatfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-72687954153626942292015-04-03T12:43:23.738-05:002015-04-03T12:43:23.738-05:00I think they can very well be used as odes to the ...I think they can very well be used as odes to the anti-christ. That's the "good" part about generic - they can apply to any god.Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-58855855957495584132015-04-03T12:40:24.001-05:002015-04-03T12:40:24.001-05:00I think Scripture clearly shows that the last gene...I think Scripture clearly shows that the last generation of the church will see the anti-christ. That said, I wonder if some of these songs the church now uses are odes to the anti-christ. So many have a generic "god", use slang, chants/mantras (7-11 songs and worse), carnal love (girlfriend/boyfriend-type love songs) not to mention the enchanting, overpowering music behind the words. I hope I'm way off but fear I am not :(castironnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-65345852819578978192015-04-01T09:32:30.778-05:002015-04-01T09:32:30.778-05:00Anonymous,
I never said anything about the raptu...Anonymous, <br /><br />I never said anything about the rapture. However, you are in error. If you read the writings of the ante-Nicene "fathers," they believed in the same "rapture" as taught in the New Testament - at the end of the great tribulation and just before the beginning of the thousand-year reign of Christ.Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-58096125690125755502015-04-01T08:09:56.780-05:002015-04-01T08:09:56.780-05:00I do not believe in rapture theology for it was ne...I do not believe in rapture theology for it was never taught in the early church.......and as we have seen over the centuries, the martyrdom of true saints in Jesus Christ. They were not raptured, but were taught to endure in their faith, even unto death, by the only One Who Saves, Jesus, by the power of God, the Holy Spirit. <br /><br />Rapture, no.<br />Enduring to the end, yes, only through our King, Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-1565803013443911292015-03-25T13:53:02.482-05:002015-03-25T13:53:02.482-05:00Ali,
Even if one believes in a pre-trib rapture ...Ali, <br /><br />Even if one believes in a pre-trib rapture (I'm a post-tribber), there will be tribulations and persecutions before the final 7 years, and I think these times coming will weed out all sorts of false Christians. Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-82022883003339463772015-03-25T13:36:25.153-05:002015-03-25T13:36:25.153-05:00Tribulation coming.??. Glenn, you MUST be kidding...Tribulation coming.??. Glenn, you MUST be kidding. The Rapture gonna take us out of here don't ya know.!!. <br /><br />Great post. Thanks..!!..!alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054051343233418255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-27184474817046210482015-03-25T12:52:02.653-05:002015-03-25T12:52:02.653-05:00Carolyn,
I've heard much about the book, read...Carolyn,<br /><br />I've heard much about the book, read many excerpts in various places, but never got around to buying it!Glenn E. Chatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117405535707961903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-13460494624577776022015-03-25T12:17:05.555-05:002015-03-25T12:17:05.555-05:00Glenn,
Have you ever heard about or read the boo...Glenn, <br /><br />Have you ever heard about or read the book "Why Johnny Can't Sing Hymns"? I listened to an interview with the book's author on Janet Mefferd. He makes an interesting case for the strong influence of pop culture as a primary influence in the watering down of worship music.<br /><br />-CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-8488942012381274792015-03-25T09:27:33.066-05:002015-03-25T09:27:33.066-05:00"...While I doubt that it will ever happen......"...While I doubt that it will ever happen..."<br /><br />That is so sad! There is so much sound doctrine to be learned in the great hymns and virtually none in the "modern" choruses. <br /><br />While I have no issues with songs that repeat (remember Handel's "Messiah"), there is a huge difference in creativity between Handel, the hymns and the empty, shallow choruses of today.<br /><br />2 Corinthians admonishes us to seek the meat, and grow past the milk.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693381971064363612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6043971967398769903.post-58778884088218271092015-03-24T15:20:57.767-05:002015-03-24T15:20:57.767-05:00Wise words spoken, brother. I agree, even some of...Wise words spoken, brother. I agree, even some of the modern choruses from Sovereign Grace (very popular these days) often lack the substance of the old hymns. You are very correct that music is didactic. It is a sermon, set to a tune. <br /><br />I also can't help but wonder if todays "musicians" lack genuine talent. It certainly seems so.<br /><br />-CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com