Not Good !! Agree. (I did not say to indulge them in dialogue), so they can help understand that what they do is alright. Its NOT alright anymore than south or north make no difference when we travel. Homosexual Agenda We all are. This one's for everybody! Or $9.49 to buy MP3. The apologetic community dare not waver on attacking the issue: the doctrine and the very idea of homosexuality. I myself defended the rise of CCM at one point. But where your treasure lies you will find the heart. Why ruin a perfect performance? No more division, lets go to the Word and let it speak for itself. Furthermore, the wisdom of God spoken of in the context of First Corinthians 2 (and contrasted with the worlds wisdom: especially at 2:6 & 7) has no appeal to two specific types of people: (1) those lost, and thus without the spirit of Christ indwelling them (as defined in Rom.8:9); (2) those with the spirit of Christ who refuse (on any issue), to WALK CONTRARY TO the Spirit of Christ within them. Some of the videos are disturbing to watch. 1) Salvation is the work of man a direct quote from CGF. This comes out not only in their music, but at their concerts (I will discuss this further later on). Sadly, Christian music is merely reflection of what is taught from the pulpit week in and week out. So JUDGING in the most Spirit-filled, Biblical senseJUDGING that PLEASES Godis when we place an appraisal value on the things we see and hear around us that is the same as Gods. Maverick Philosopher: Trump the Only Way Forward They would be lost. We can know what he would embrace by what he has revealed in the WORD and by the Son. Most of Mav City's songs are telling stories so you make a huge mistake reviewing them line by line without juxtaposing it within the overall story. Many just stand around, take a sip from their lattes and enjoy the show. Fight, fight, fight, call each other names, impune everyones motives, and you win what? The Rise of Maverick City Music - RELEVANT One of the country's most dynamic worship music groups revels in breaking the mold. the comments grown by this article are just a pile of shit, May the Lord himself give us discernment, cause us to fall before his holiness and say yes to whatever he would say yes to. Brain Houston preaches outright that Christians and Muslims worship the same God. Id like to add entertainment to that list. Rejoice! Music (582) Mysterianism (16) Mysticism (54) Nagel, Thomas (27) Nationalism (3) Naturalism (42) Negative Theology (1) Negativity (10) Nelson, Leonard (1) New Testament (34) Nietzsche (59) Nihilism (11) Eric, by that logic, if you were to sing Amazing Grace, you would be giving tacit approval to the Anglican Priesthood to which John Newton was formally ordained. In 2019, Hillsong paid Gray $14,178 (AUD). All matters of life are to be determined by Gods word as directed by the Holy Spirit, anyone, any words that violate Gods word are to be judged and appropriate action, that His word says is to be taken. But there better be a fear of the Lord abiding in our hearts and a tear choking our voices when we confront individuals with the Truth. If any of these artists are guilty of heresy then please cite specific examples in their lyrics, writings or pronouncements. Try speaking with love not hate. SO wouldnt feeling something during worshiping a good thing. This is stupid. Bethel Church in Redding, CA is another megachurch that has benefited from this. At conversion, he is crucified with Christ. Many celebrities are a part of this denomination. That doesnt make it right though. You did a bait and switch argument. Why? I don't know where in the song this line is, since it doesn't seem like you quoted the song itself this time. That album, Old Church Basement, set a new worldwide record for the most streams in its first day for a Christian and gospel album on Apple Music. You would have us bypass, ignore, or redact 1 Cor. Jesus walked nearly 112 miles out of His way because Hed been told by His father that He had a divine appointment the Father had booked for Him. God asks, But what will you do in the end thereof? If we fail at discerning the true appraisal value of these things in Gods eyes, we will have fallen under the sword of Gods enemies from which we were once delivered (Rom.5:8-10). What started as a group of songwriters working together in a room has grown into one of the most revolutionary music collectives in contemporary Christian/gospel music: Maverick City. It will likely cause his undiscerning congregation to listen to Brian Houston, quote Brian Houston, read Brian Houston, and even recommend Brian Houston to others. The concepts culture and the world we live in are adopting and embracing are promoting a worldview contrary to the one taught in the Bible. But many Christians dont have the spiritual discernment to pick up on it. I want to be in Gods perfect will. You made the comment that 50% of worship singers are gay with absolutely nothing to back up an obviously incorrect statement that you pulled out of who knows where. So many of these comments are so tragic. For instance, Maranatha Praise in 1993, made popular, Let The Walls Fall Down. It was popularized through the Promise Keepers Movement. If a Christian cant sit for a couple of hours and learn straight from scripture without somehow being entertained, something has gone wrong and it started happening a long time ago when Christians were being worldly and entertained and not paying attention. Christs teachings are all about self-denial to the betterment of others. 4.9 out of 5 stars 100. So you feed the poor and save their body and then send them to a heretical church to teach them to be twice the sons of hell that their teachers are. In his own words, its music made by "real people, from a real place". When I questioned you on it you called me lazy and told me to look it up for myself however youre the one who made the statement. I am by no means giving them a pass, instead I would encourage everyone test what any teacher or artist says against the word of God. The winner is still standing on a pile of dirt in the middle of an insignificant childish battleground and everyones nose is bloody and all eyes are black including Christs. What we all need is to listen to Corner RoomCDs are about $10. I agree that some of the preaching is wrong and I wouldnt attend these churches because of that however I would also be reticent to condemn all that they do. Thats right, theyre been redeemedbought by the blood of the Lambbut through self-indulgent sin they will make a money market out of the world and the church, and do it, in Jesus name! In Jesus name they will make merchandise of you. This is what these people have been instrumental in bringing together, AFTER demolishing the doctrinal walls that separate Truth from error in DOCTRINE. For the one favoring the were not supposed to judge mantra, I find it Interesting that you quote only those parts of those verses that fit your point. We are to be direct and firm, but we are to use discretion that mimics the Holy Spirits fruit (Gal.5:22). Some know its evil and just dont care. So yes, it matters what these people promote to be true. The collective made its debut in 2019 with the release of two extended plays, Maverick City, Vol. You cant people these days to feel they can worship without these addictive songs. Maverick City's Dante Bowe: 'Being famous for being a Christian is They can choose between Hillsongs Jesus, Lover of My Soul and Keith and Krystin Gettys In Christ Alone. I believe there were wrong and deceptive [maybe unrealized?] Conservatives Lost the Culture War and the Trump Agenda is the Only Path Forward. On the basis of those two criteria, spiritual access to even the deep things of God (1Cor.2:10), is given via Scripture and the reign of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives.