Christian Worship: “Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs”
We sing. As Christians, it’s something we do. It’s what we’ve done in the past, it’s what we do today, and it’s what we’ll do forevermore. Yet, the simple act of singing in the church is more than just words crafted together, or lyrics set to music—though it is these things. Ultimately, we offer praise to God in worship by it. Today, some sing with instrumentation, and others without. Some sing from screens, and others from books....
When Technology Comes to Church
What happens when technology comes to church? For kingdom-minded Christians, this is the logical question to ask following my prior essay, Is Technology Neutral? Once we’ve agreed in principle that technology is no neutral force in human affairs, this raises questions for its usage in all areas of life. For those who worship in most Protestant churches today, technology is everywhere. Technologies aren’t just overhead screens and...
Iconoclasm, Yesterday and Today
For centuries the Church has debated the use of icons in worship. Proponents who champion the use of icons believe that they are teaching tools and enhance the act of worship. Opponents make note of the fact that icons are often venerated if not worshipped. Many of the denominations that were born in the Reformation of the sixteenth century opposed the use of icons in worship for these very reasons. Despite their heritage, icons have...
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