Posts with the tag: praise & worship

Defining “PSALMS, HYMNS and SPIRITUAL SONGS”

When the apostle Paul was under house imprisonment in Rome, he mentioned “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” in two separate passages that he wrote between the years 60-62 A.D. Here’s the passage from Paul’s letter to the believers in Ephesus: 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18Do not get drunk […]

Support for PRAISE & WORSHIP in the Bible

You hear a lot about praise & worship in Christian circles, but what support does the Bible actually provide for praise & worship being a regular part of the believer’s life? Let’s start with the New Testament since we’re under the New Covenant. The New Testament consists of four categories of literature: The Gospels: Matthew, […]

Can Christians Listen to Music other than Praise & Worship?

There’s the position that, since God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3 KJV), believers should only listen to Praise & Worship music. This argument is rooted in the idea that music is sound and sound creates an atmosphere, which naturally affects the listener, whether positively, negatively or anything in between. Hence, we should […]

Praise & Worship—What’s the Difference? Why are they Important?

Praise is celebration and includes thanksgiving, raving & boasting; whereas worship is adoration. Praise attracts God’s presence while worship is our response.