Exam 2 Chapters 2-4 Flashcards
Study Guide for Exam 2 over Chapters 2-4 of Christian Music in Transition by Gary D. Erickson.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in ______ and _____ and spiritual _____, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16
Psalms, Hymns, and (spiritual) Songs.
True or False: It is important for Christians not to become narrow minded in their musical taste so that anything found inappropriate by their subjective evaluation is unspiritual.
True.
What is the first evidence of music in the Bible?
Genesis 4:21 Jubal named as the father of those who handle the harp and the organ.
List an example of music used inappropriately in the Old Testament.
Amos 5:23 “Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.”
Music is especially important to younger people, “The elders have ceased from the gate, the _____ men from their music.” Lamentations 5:14
Young.
For subjects that are absolutely unchanging, such as baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit, the Biblical directions are simple and direct. For other subjects, such as music, that are inextricably linked to culture and technology, specific details are left out and basic ____________ were established.
Fundamentals.
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,…: if there be any virtue, and if there be any ______, think on these things.” Phillippians 4:8
Praise.
True or False: There are scriptural examples given where a man and a woman expresses their affection for each other with a love poem or song.
True.
“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye ________, saith the Lord…” II Corinthians 6:17
Separate.
“And be not _________ to the world: but be ye ___________ by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and _______, will of God.” Romans 12:2
Conformed, Transformed and Perfect.
List a New Testament example of musical worship.
Jesus sang a hymn with the disciples at the last supper before going to the Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:30
As far back in history as we can determine, people have made music. And throughout eternity the saints of the ages will ____ a song of redemption as they play their harps of gold.
Sing.
“… next to the Word of God, the noble art of _____ is the great treasure in the world…” Martin Luther (1500s)
Music.
True or False: Controversy concerning musical style is a new problem with no record of this found previously in church history.
False.
"Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs..." The best definition of a hymn is... A.) A song in a hymn book B.) A scriptural song C.) A song inspired by the Holy Spirit D.) a song of praise addressed to God.
D.) A song of praise addressed to God.
