Posts by Doug Bachorik
A Biblical Foundation for Music
Doug Bachorik Throughout the history of God’s people there have come times when a person, a church, or a group of churches must throw off some practice established by previous generations. Many reasons justify such a step, the primary one being a lack of Scriptural authority for said practice. The church is always bettered—indeed, revived—when…
Read MoreAn Examination of Sovereign Grace Ministries and Getty-Townend For Use in Fundamental Christian Churches (3)
Part 3 (Part 1 here; Part 2 here) Doug Bachorik and Ryan Weberg In Part 1, the authors established the desirability of adopting new and unfamiliar music for church music ministry, but they insist all such music must be thoroughly tested before being adopted (or adapted) by local churches (and individual Christians). In particular, this…
Read MoreAn Examination of Sovereign Grace Ministries and Getty-Townend For Use in Fundamental Christian Churches (2)
Part 2 (Part 1 can be found here) Doug Bachorik and Ryan Weberg In Part 1 the authors established the desirability of adopting new and unfamiliar music for church music ministry, but they insist all such music must be thoroughly tested before being adopted (or adapted) by local churches (and individual Christians). In particular, this…
Read MoreAn Examination of Sovereign Grace Ministries and Getty-Townend For Use in Fundamental Christian Churches (1)
Part 1 Douglas Bachorik and Ryan Weberg Introduction “The songs we write will shape people’s understanding of who God is, who we are, how we’re to think about our relationship with him, and what we’re to feel. Writing songs is no insignificant task.” ** With these words Bob Kauflin gives a succinct and accurate picture…
Read MoreMusic and Missions
Doug Bachorik an excerpt from the new book, New Heart, New Spirit, New Song One of the temporal pleasures of being a missionary in a country and culture different from one’s own is the chance to experience the unique products of that place: exciting foods, new clothes, interesting architecture, fascinating music. I will never forget…
Read MoreA Biblical Foundation for Music
by Doug Bachorik Jr. Many churches that are sound in the Scripture, doctrine, theology, and practice have changed the foundation upon which musical decisions are made. This shift in musical philosophy is sometimes defended by statements such as, “The Bible has nothing to say about musical styles,” or “There is no abominable praise.” These bold,…
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