The transformation of Christian music from traditional hymns to contemporary worship songs reflects a significant evolution influenced heavily by secular genres like Rock and Roll. Originally, hymns served as the primary form of musical worship, rooted in biblical texts like the Psalms.
Christian music has evolved from traditional hymns to the diversity of worship music over the 20th century, as a result of secular music specifically Rock and Roll and now share the same purpose within the Church.
3.Worship music
Method of composing
Teaches, expresses and relateble
Written for any cause to glorify God
No rules
Biblical and expression
What makes it diverse?
Can be sung anywhere, with anyone at anytime
Sung by band or worship group
Doesn't discriminate because of genre
Difference from Hymns
If it is written to praise or worship God, then it is worship music, no clearance needed.
Grows with every new generation
Freedom of expression
Written by anyone
Steams from growth in secular music
Intro
The book of Psalms is the ancient book of hymns
Songs of David and their importance
Churches still use it today
Purpose of music in Chritianity
Another form of expression other than prayed and study
Praise God
To call to worship
The importance of singing songs of praise
Allows for another means of expression outside of prayer and bible study
Because the Bible instructs us to
Thesis Statement: How did Christian music evolve from tradition hymns to the diversity of worship music we have today and what are their individual purposes in the Christian belief.