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By: Rapping the Story of the Bible | Unreasonable Faith

Rapping the Story of the Bible | Unreasonable Faith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:02:28 +0000

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By: Interesting Perspective

Interesting Perspective — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:39:35 +0000

Justin thank you for posting this video. I think that it would be helpful for readers of this blog to read through the various comments that have been posted on this post. What the observant reader will find is that there is a general tendency for the readers of this blog to represent only a small portion of the body of Christ. I would venture to say that it seems like that small portion is acceptable of the “rap” because of the lyrics, which is definitely a step in the right direction. I think though that at its root this statement expresses a cultural (not race) but cultural bias. Rap has been a powerful medium for years in the urban centers of America and it is sad that we have to be “apologetic” about it and say “I am not sure about the rap, but the lyrics are great.” This is a fine statement. Just remember that this works both ways. If your church is looking to draw members of the urban culture into their midst and really sing in their heart language 16th century piano sonnets or 21st century U2 inspired music may not be the best thing.

By: CR

CR — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:14:50 +0000

As I said, TUaD, what is important about worship is that it is true. Form is not important as whether it is true. The Lord is concerned about truth and proper worship must be true.

Those who have authored RPW or NPW, when it comes to singing, (most of the RPW or NPW is pretty good) are sadly, more interested in form. They say that Jesus used the Psalms as worship so we should use the Psalms as worship. The Psalms are beautiful – I love the Psalms and I can go into a very traditional church and sing the traditional hymns from the Psalter.

The problem though is that many if not all of those who put forth the RPW don’t realize they are putting forth form before truth. In other words, they say, we should only be singing from the Psalter and any other form of singing (and Heavens forbid if we play certain instruments) even if it contains truth, biblical truth, is wrong.

The fact is,the greater the emphasis you put on form or “beauty” instead of truth, the less spirituality you are likely to have.

So, to answer your question, the man made system of RPW of putting form over truth, I suppose it does have bearing if Shai Linne’s song was sung in a church as part of worship service. It would be rejected outright. But to answer the more important question would it satisfy the Lord’s concern for proper worship? As long as one can understand it and it is biblically true, then yes, it is accepted by God.

By: The Greatest Story Ever Told… in 4 Minutes | Caffeinated Thoughts

The Greatest Story Ever Told… in 4 Minutes | Caffeinated Thoughts — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:32:14 +0000

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By: Truth Unites... and Divides

Truth Unites... and Divides — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:24:36 +0000

CR,

I agree.

Suppose Shai Linne’s song was sung in a church as part of worship service. Does the question of Regulative Principle of Worship or Normative Principle of Worship have bearing?

By: „Biblische Theologie“ mal anders: Die Story der Bibel « en kyrio

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:34:50 +0000

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By: CR

CR — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:57:20 +0000

TUaD,

It was D. Martin Lloyd-Jones who said what is important about worship is: is it true? We put to much emphasis on form. We’ll say things like, wasn’t that sermon beautiful or wasn’t that worship music beautiful. But what we really need to be concerned with is: is it true. And I believe what Shai Linne did qualifies as true.

By: CR

CR — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:53:57 +0000

I believe Shai Linne wants to attend the Masters Seminary.

By: mjvt

mjvt — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:07:47 +0000

I really don’t care for rap/hip-hop. But what a blessing to read the words! Wow! They’re rich and deep and worship-inspiring. Thanks for posting this.

By: ptl00

ptl00 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:59:43 +0000

did the “loud rap music” affect your READING of the half page of lyrics that Justin posted beneath the video?

I love how theologically rich the content of his lyrics are. praise the Lord.

By: Stan Ermshar

Stan Ermshar — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:54:59 +0000

I am sure the words are very good, I just can’t understand them through the loud rap music.

By: j.e. bennett

j.e. bennett — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:55:06 +0000

my wife and i have known bro. shai for a few years now. the man lives what he preaches. very godly, very humble, and a pleasure to talk to. we keep trying to get him to move to louisville to attend SBTS. no success so far, haha.

By: jim hale

jim hale — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:21:18 +0000

The man raps about Spurgeon, and smacks down prosperity preaching…..What can you say? I’m blown away ever time I listen to him. My whole family loves this guy!

By: Rachael Starke

Rachael Starke — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:35:31 +0000

In two hundred years, should Jesus not return first, people will be talking about Shai Linne like people today talk about Donne and Herbert.

By: The Story of the Bible in Four Minutes « Chris Kidd – applied youth ministry

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:14:15 +0000

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By: Pamela Everett

Pamela Everett — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:42:51 +0000

This video is amaising! It feels like a tonic to me and just what I needed to boost my faith! I shall email it to as many as I can, so others can experience it too!
May God Bless everyone involved with this!

By: The Storyline of the Bible in 4 Minutes- Irish Calvinist

The Storyline of the Bible in 4 Minutes- Irish Calvinist — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:40:28 +0000

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By: Mike Riccardi

Mike Riccardi — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:56:58 +0000

Well-put, brother. That would be my answer too.

By: Roberto G

Roberto G — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:18:34 +0000

This is a song performed for the edification and encouragement of believers gathered together at a conference on worship. So, the context isn’t a local body assembled to worship God on the Lord’s day in the Lord’s way. The regulative principle is not impinged upon here. The song is to be commended for it’s artistic expression of the Biblical message of God’s work of salvation.

By: Eric Davis

Eric Davis — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:02:15 +0000

Shai has the wordsmith gift like a Puritan writer. Good stuff.

By: donsands

donsands — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:02:39 +0000

Wonderful young Christian man. Lord bless him. I’m not on Rap, but I love all the diversity the Lord has in His Body.

Here’s a Rap spiritual song that is good as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf6EUKPHQMU&feature=player_embedded

By: Truth Unites... and Divides

Truth Unites... and Divides — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:37:31 +0000

I asked first!

By: matt morales

matt morales — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:33:35 +0000

Truth divides…and unites:

what do you think?

By: Phil Long

Phil Long — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:09:22 +0000

Spoken Word poetry is Mars Hill 2009. The content gets a free ride in the format. Here is a bit of my own for your listening pleasure.
http://www.youtube.com/user/MadAtAMyth

By: Truth Unites... and Divides

Truth Unites... and Divides — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:58:43 +0000

Does this song come under the Regulative Principle of Worship or the Normative Principle of Worship?

Does it matter?