There are multiple reasons a hymn may be poor. Some hymns are poor because they are theologically vague or lack a concrete foundation in scripture. But some hymns are just downright bad, not only lacking biblical substance, but espousing unscriptural ideas and even heresy. This is true today and was true of the early church. …
Obscuring the Gospel message should never be tolerated.
Like the Psalms, some hymns describe God’s characteristics. He is powerful. He is loving. He is holy, etc.. Illustrating who God is can be a very effective method for teaching the church theology. For example, individuals find encouragement in singing of God’s goodness and beneficence. Congregants more easily feel the reality of forgiveness while singing …
Tradition for the Sake of Tradition My Paw Paw, Benny Dowell, was a special man. He had a hard life filled with tragedy and sorrow. Regardless, he became a loving husband and father, and a successful businessman and farmer. Most importantly, he had a real faith in Jesus that showed through on a daily basis. …