Has God Ordained a certain style for Musical worship?

[Jerome]

What is ironic is that many chuches would find fault when obeying God there to "shout unto the Lord", as they would see Quietness as much more reverent

Here a Reformed Baptist seminary dean urges churches to "crank up the volume":

"our corporate praise should sometimes resemble the kind of high-volume celebrative sound that one would encounter at a sporting event or music concert....God apparently likes musical praise that can literally cause the ground to vibrate....the praise of God’s people ought to 'raise the roof' of the sanctuary. There are times when we need to 'turn it up' and 'rock the house'."

 

[JonC]

What is ironic is that many chuches would find fault when obeying God there to "shout unto the Lord", as they would see Quietness as much more reverent

A lot is cultural and even individual traits.

I love going to a baseball game. But I don't get cheering (I quietly watch the game). Some woukd see me and think I am not enjoying it, but I am.

 

[Scripture More Accurately]

Actually God delights in our praises and worship if done from the heart and intend to glorify Him, regardless of the "style"

The Bible does not teach that this is true.

 

[Deacon]

Here a Reformed Baptist seminary dean urges churches to "crank up the volume":

"our corporate praise should sometimes resemble the kind of high-volume celebrative sound that one would encounter at a sporting event or music concert....God apparently likes musical praise that can literally cause the ground to vibrate....the praise of God’s people ought to 'raise the roof' of the sanctuary. There are times when we need to 'turn it up' and 'rock the house'."

How high did they set their amplifier levels in ancient times?
It's hard for me to separate conversation in a crowd of people. Loud noises bother me.
When I can't hear myself sing the sound is too loud!
I actually brought ear plugs to services at my previous church.

Music can lead us to quiet prayer or loud praise ...even with dancing (how often have you had exotic dancers at your church services?)
Music can be a shout of joy and praise, or a cry of pain and anguish or a whisper of despair.
But each of these musical forms might be expressed differently in various ages and in various cultures.

But I believe the common denominator among congregations of different ages and cultures, is that music promotes unity in the body, which honors our Savior.

Rob

 

[JonC]

How high did they set their amplifier levels in ancient times?
It's hard for me to separate conversation in a crowd of people. Loud noises bother me.
When I can't hear myself sing the sound is too loud!
I actually brought ear plugs to services at my previous church.

Music can lead us to quiet prayer or loud praise ...even with dancing (how often have you had exotic dancers at your church services?)
Music can be a shout of joy and praise, or a cry of pain and anguish or a whisper of despair.
But each of these musical forms might be expressed differently in various ages and in various cultures.

But I believe the common denominator among congregations of different ages and cultures, is that music promotes unity in the body, which honors our Savior.

Rob

When I can't hear myself singing it's just about right.