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Bible Rock

is christian rock godly and how can i prove it using the bible?

i need to prove that it is by using the bible so people belive me

First of all the book of Psalms says to make a joyful noise to the Lord, and tells the congregation to use all sorts of instruments, including stringed instruments and various drums, as well, in praise and worship of God. That satisfies the music side of the proof that it is "Godly."

Then there are the lyrics. If the lyrics are exalting God or calling believers to a closer walk with God, then the song is fine.

The thing is, though, you do not have to prove this to anyone. There are some stick-in-the-mud Christians who think a guitar has no place in church. To them I would like to say: Isn't it marvelous that the church accepts new musical styles since the very beginning? Otherwise we would all be singing Gregorian chant in Latin.

Another pithy question I like to ask such people is: How old were you when you first started learning hymns? Usually they say 3 or 4. Then I say: How old were you when you stopped? Response is usually dead silence.

Finally -- musical styles in worship are not owned by any particular group, and any good Christian who cares about the lost will be open to using whatever tool possible to reach them. Including Christian Rock.

Upon This Rock $17.95 Ray, a former Evangelical Protestant and Bible teacher, goes through the Scriptures and the first five centuries of the Church to demonstrate that the early Christians had a clear understanding of the primacy of Peter in the see of Rome. He tackles the tough issues in an attempt to expose how the opposition is misunderstanding the Scriptures and history. He uses many Protestant scholars and historians to support the Catholic position. This book contains the most complete compilation of Scriptural and Patristic quotations on the primacy of Peter and the Papal office of any book available. It has over 500 footnotes with supporting evidence from Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and non-Christian authorities. "This book defends Catholic teaching against the opposition, using current Church teaching on the Old Testament foundation for the primacy and succession of Peter. A rich documentation, a fine study." -Cardinal Christoph Sch...nborn "A veritable tour de force on behalf of the Petrine ministry, bringing together exegetes, the Fathers of the Church, the witness of history, and even Protestant scholars. The work is scholarly, objective, and accessible to all readers. Recommended wholeheartedly and unequivocally." - Fr. Peter Stravinskas Stephen Ray is the author of the best-selling story of his conversion, Crossing the Tiber.

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament $31.95 Available June 2010 'The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. ''This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excellent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interpretations from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars. Commentaries include the best insights of ancient, medieval and modern scholarship, and follow the Church's guidelines for biblical interpretation. Plus, each New Testament book is outlined and introduced with an essay covering questions of authorship, date of composition, intended audience and general themes. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes handy reference materials such as a doctrinal index, a concise concordance, a helpful cross-reference system, and various maps and charts. ''???With copious historical and theological notes, incisive commentary and tools for study, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament is outstanding for private devotion, personal study and Bible study groups. It is excellent for evangelization and apologetics as well!???' " Stephen Ray , Host of The Footprints of God series; Author of Upon This Rock ''???Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.??? ' " David Currie Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ''???The Ignatius Study Bible is a triumph of both piety and scholarship in the best Catholic tradition: simply the most useful succinct commentary that any Christian or other interested person could hope for.???' " Erasmo Leiva , Author, Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word '

Upon This Rock (e-book) $17.95 Ray, a former Evangelical Protestant and Bible teacher, goes through the Scriptures and the first five centuries of the Church to demonstrate that the early Christians had a clear understanding of the primacy of Peter in the see of Rome. He tackles the tough issues in an attempt to expose how the opposition is misunderstanding the Scriptures and history. He uses many Protestant scholars and historians to support the Catholic position. This book contains the most complete compilation of Scriptural and Patristic quotations on the primacy of Peter and the Papal office of any book available. It has over 500 footnotes with supporting evidence from Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and non-Christian authorities. "This book defends Catholic teaching against the opposition, using current Church teaching on the Old Testament foundation for the primacy and succession of Peter. A rich documentation, a fine study." -Cardinal Christoph Sch...nborn "A veritable tour de force on behalf of the Petrine ministry, bringing together exegetes, the Fathers of the Church, the witness of history, and even Protestant scholars. The work is scholarly, objective, and accessible to all readers. Recommended wholeheartedly and unequivocally." - Fr. Peter Stravinskas Stephen Ray is the author of the best-selling story of his conversion, Crossing the Tiber.