Featured Doctrine or emotionalism.

When I lived in London, I used to attend Metropolitan Tabernacle (started by C H Spurgeon), where Dr Peter Masters is the pastor. The hymn singling can be very powerful and uplifting. At one service a lady raised her hand "in praise", and had a smile on her face. After the service she was spoken to be a deacon, who basically told her that she must never do that again! I asked my friend who is a deacon there, and he said that they Church had nothing against "emotions" in worship, but as long as they are not "seen", even if this means smiling!!! I wonder if God, or these leaders were offended by emotions in worship of our Wonderful God, and for all that He has done? God created us emotional beings, not walking DEAD!

Psalm 150

Praise the Lord.

Praise God in his sanctuary;

praise him in his mighty heavens.

2Praise him for his acts of power;

praise him for his surpassing greatness.

3Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,

praise him with the harp and lyre,

4praise him with timbrel and dancing,

praise him with the strings and pipe,

5praise him with the clash of cymbals,

praise him with resounding cymbals.

6Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord.

This is in the Word of God, and very much still acceptable and pleasing to God!

 

Sound preaching of the Gospel can produce emotional responses, BUT the Holy Spirit Himself will make sure that the one being saved by God has a real and not just full of tears experience!

 

"Almost forgot, this psalm will be fulfilled in the millenium", and you know this how? Where in the NT does it say that the using of musical instruments is not allowed? Where in the Bible does it say we can use and organ or piano, and nothing else? Did you know that the word "psalm" in the Greek is ψαλμός,, which means, " a striking, twanging, specifically, a striking the chords of a musical instrument"; "a sacred song sung to musical accompaniment"; "“psalm” or “song,” sung to a harp accompaniment", etc, etc.

 

David instituted the use of instruments in the tabernacle. Moses didn't command them and they were not used in the synagogues, since they were intended to accompany sacrifice and offering. It was Roman Catholicism that brought them into use in Christian worship along with other superstitions and shadows of the law.

"Commandments" in the Psalms to use musical instruments are more properly interpreted in the same way that the commandments to kill bulls and sheep and to sprinkle their blood are interpreted.

 

" It was Roman Catholicism that brought them into use in Christian worship", and your evidence is?

 

Funny you didn't ask for evidence they weren't used in the synagogues.

 

Ah, but agedman, my elder, can we say the same about the parable of the prodigal son? The parables of Jesus remain some of the most densely doctrinal; yet powerfully emotional appeals and lessons I have ever heard.

Remember, that while having the Law of the LORD read out loud, Nehemiah said the following:

Nehemiah 8:9-10

9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher of the Law, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, “This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law.
10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

It seems as if a holy time for God's people is supposed to be celebratory. This goes against even my first instincts when thinking of what holiness is in the American Church, but the Word of the LORD instructs us to the truth instead of cultural wisdom.

Now, another thread that may get us very far in discussion, would instead be whether the lyrics of modern Christian songs represent sound doctrine. I could speak a mile on that one.

 

There is emotionalism such as David had when the Ark was brought back, but there is also emotionalism such as esau getting upset when he sold his birthright.
One if godly given emotions, other is worldly ones.

 

Because the quote I used speaks of Christian worship and RCC

 

So, you are not disagreeing with me that God uses powerful emotional appeals, and that He can call for powerful emotional responses at times. You are observing that emotional appeals must always be grounded in the truths of the bible, have sound doctrine being taught, and must recognize the authority of God's Word. Am I correct?

 

The technical theological term for this is "baloney."

Very poor theology here.

 

LOL. It's not a theological statement. It's an historical one, and one that you cannot refute.

Here you judge C. H. Spurgeon and many other of your theological betters.

 

As to the song: it's incredibly emotional, but theological rubbish.

1Co 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.​

This straightforward, explicit, milk-of-the-Word maxim nullifies every sentimental notion of the song.

 

Actually, the Tabernacle's history extends much farther back than Spurgeon and includes other notables such as Benjamin Keach, John Gill, and John Rippon.