Psalms Hymns Spiritual Songs

by Mike Ratliff

¹⁸ And do not become drunk with wine in which is dissipation, but be filled by the Spirit, ¹⁹ speaking among yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord, (Ephesians 5:18-19 Possessing the Treasure New Testament v1)

In our last post, Be Filled By the Spirit, we studied exegetically what Paul meant by commanding Christians to be filled by the Holy Spirit. Joy is one of the primary evidences of the Spirit-filled life and how that is often expressed is in song as Paul tells us in Ephesians 5:19 (above). The Spirit-filled Christian is a singing Christian regardless of talent. In this post we will look a few aspects of what is often called “church music” using the terms Paul used in this verse. I believe if you compare this study with what goes on in the name of “worship” in many churches nowadays there will be big difference. 

The Great American Worldview Test

The following is from Dr. Al Mohler: American presidential elections are the world’s most public display of the democratic process. The global media follow the American elections with a fervor that is easily understood — what happens in an American presidential election matters all over the world. Our presidential campaigns are political pageants and electoral dynamos. But, as any honest thoughtful observer will understand, our elections are also great worldview exercises. We reveal our worldview by our vote.

To read the rest of the article go here.

Christ & Islam part 3

In the July/August issue of Modern Reformation Magazine, Dr. Michael Horton posted a very insightful article titled Christ & Islam. For clarification he has also released three videos in which he compares the theology of true Christianity and Islam. Below is part 3.

For parts 1 & 2 go here.

Soli Deo Gloria!