So I grew up under this same condemnation. It's amazing that the same leaders who preached so loudly against Christian music now have drums in their churches and sing worship songs they told me were "worldly."

0:51 Dude that christian rock concert sounds awesome, I'd watch it at least once

I am Christian, and I love metal music! So what? God loves me and I love him too. God is amazing. Music is my life.

@meego8389

10 жыл бұрын

Amen. unconditional love

@khappy1286

5 жыл бұрын

Weeell, God should be your life. Satan was the Minister of music in heaven-- so he loves to twist it down here.

@14soccerplayer1

2 жыл бұрын

@Connor Stancil thats a very dangerous statement. You can like your music. But it cant be your life

@14soccerplayer1

2 жыл бұрын

@Connor Stancil your life is not even your own. Your life is God. God owns your life.

@14soccerplayer1

2 жыл бұрын

@Connor Stancil ok. Music cant be your life. God has to be your life. You have to be willing to give it all up.

"why should the devil have all the good music." --larry norman, first Christian rocker

This video is 20 years old!

Religion says DO, Jesus says done, Religion says SLAVE, Jesus says Son, Religion puts you in BONDAGE, But Jesus sets you free, Religion makes you blind but Jesus makes you see. That's why Jesus and religion are 2 different clans!!

Great song with Twisted Sister! A memory from my childhood in the pentecostal church: Whenever they would put on such seminars I would get great tips on what to look for in the record store. ;-)

@thehoosierfortheUK

8 жыл бұрын

Twisted Sister in a supposed Christian church? Not cool.

Wonderful. I too have served as a worship/praise leader and concur on all your points. Praise God.

I love it how people who profess that Christian Rock is wrong still go to Church on Sunday, and celebrate Christmas, which is all Pagan acts that have been redeemed for God's glory. Plus, if you have a problem with shouting and screaming, then you probably won't like God's throne... The Seraphim's flying around are burning like fire, and screaming - "Holy Holy Holy, is Yahweh Almighty, who was, is, and is to come." Sort yourself Out, you making a mockery of everyone who actually knows Jesus.

@dooitzeyidejong

10 жыл бұрын

You're relativizing, which doesn't make it any better.

@khappy1286

5 жыл бұрын

Aaah those Seraphim do not sound like humans at all but holy bellows of grace and mercy and joy of God. Nothing like screaming humans.

@soulkiss1001

3 жыл бұрын

christmas is a RIVAL celebration,its not pagan.worshiping Jesus and worshiping the sun are tow seperate things.

What do you suggest that young people listen to, southern gospel? Gag! Hymns? Snooze! What about Christian folk, pop or blues? And what about "foreign" styles used to praise Jesus? This guy needs to get out more.

@uncledrew7633

5 жыл бұрын

U kind of have a point. What do young people listen to? Whats the right genre?

@gerhardschneider6753

3 жыл бұрын

@@uncledrew7633 BAVARIAN FOLK MUSIC

Im a Christian metal musician, and i know and acknowledge that this skill wasn't just given to me for no reason. God gave it to me and i told myself to not take this for granted. The whole band is very humble when it comes to our skills and we are not ashamed.

Where can i find the original publisher of theese videos due to copyright?

I remember when I got really mad watching one of these videos because I was trying to defend Christian rock, and I had said some things that weren't very nice so I really do regret sounding hateful. I still don't agree with this man but maybe he is just saying what he feels is right. Who am I to judge? That being said, I think Christian rock is a great way to reach out to people. There are so many good bands out there that spread amazing messages for Jesus. More people should give them a chance.

@robertbishop5357

Жыл бұрын

A death metal vocalist who was in a Christian death metal band stated that it would be tough for Pat Boone to relate to those who listens to this kind of music. I agree. If the lyrics are honoring Christ then I have no issue with these bands. Especially if they aren't enjoying the same worldly things(drinking, drugs and scantily clad women) as members of secular rock bands do.

@Jericho-xs3ju

9 ай бұрын

I thought this video was satire until I watched the whole thing. This guy is really serious. He thinks everything is the devil Does he realize that most hyms are bar songs ? And I was still waiting for the scripture that said Adam and Eve sinned listening to rock music

@KevinZ45

5 ай бұрын

@Jericho-xs3ju I actually discovered this video a few days ago while I was scrolling through KZread… and I wanted to add, I agree with this guy in one way, but not in the same way he does; The only sin Christian rock is guilty of is that it honestly just sucks most of the time. The rhythm is bad, the production is pretty crappy, and the lyrics and vocals just fall flat and are mediocre. I’m a Christian myself, and I just hate most Christian rock bands and artists. All they are doing is just trying to simply duplicate and knock off secular rock bands in order for a Christian audience to “be able to listen to it”. If you listen to a lot of Christian rock artists and then decide to listen to other secular artists around that time, you will notice that the Christian group rips off a lot of the chord progressions and hooks. One example that comes to mind is the Christian rock band “Relient K”. I recall listening to one of their albums that came out around 07, 08, and noticing a lot of the hooks and riffs where similar to Paramore (a band which I am a huge fan of by the way) specifically their album “Riot!”. Or another example is “the band My Epic, a blatant rip-off of My Chemical Romance. What I am trying to tell you people is STOP listening to these Christian rock bands, they don’t even care about you, they just want your money, and that’s it. I can think of some exceptions, such as Stryper, Petra, Skillet, but that is basically it. I once even read in one article that some Christian artists aren’t even Christians, some are even atheists, but are just trying to leech off a Christian audience, because they know a lot of Christians will be gullible enough to buy their music, simply because it says “Christian” on it. Do yourself a favor and listen to some actual rock bands. For example, you can compare the sound like this… just listen to one album by Kutless, then hear “Shadow Moses” by Bring Me the Horizon. Don’t tell me they even come CLOSE to them.

I love this man, I learn so much from him. When I listen to what he says according to the Bible, the scales are lifted off my eyes. I hope he blesses others the way he has blessed me an my boyfriend. I just wish he would continue to expose more artist and videos. Where is he?

Way back in Christian church history, the only music authorized for worship was Gregorian Chant. No instruments could be played and women were not allowed to participate in singing praise to the Lord. But look back at the Bible, which repeatedly mentions singing praises, make joyful noises to the Lord, using the harp and the flute. The point is, any music that is for the glory of the Lord is acceptable worship to the Lord...Rock, Rap, Contemporary, etc.

On a side note: how old is this video!? Wow.

CONT God either invented things Himself, or He gave man a BRAIN to invent other things that God still created. Man just learned how to use His creations. God invented science, and man uses science. Physics is science; and man learned how to use physics to do many great things. Also connected is MATH. Physics is also Math, and God created the laws of Math for many great things.

So if we find ourselves getting angry at outright misrepresentations and factual errors, we're wrong for this? Oh this is exploitative baiting at its finest. /*watches for laughs*/

Thanks for TRUTH the Lord showed me this. Even some that sounds calm and peaceful but tell us to worship angels and call upon them and not the Lord. Blessings In Christ

For me, I love listening to Inspirational, Christian music ballads, and Southern Gospel. Plus I love the Gaither Home Coming DVDs. I love the hymns of the Church. I love songs like Another Time, Another Place, God Is In Control, They Could Not, The Day He Wore My Crown, In The Name Of The Lord, We Shall Behold Him, More Than Wonderful, I've Just Seen Jesus, Fear Not My Child, We Will Work The Field Of Souls, He Watches Over You, and Hand On My Shoulder. Yes, I thanful for the 1980s and 1990s Christian music that I listened to growing up and still listening today. Alternative Christian Music will never be accepted in Heaven.

Our God is an Awesome God He reigns from Heaven above with wisdom, power and love. Our God is an Awesome God. Christian rock lyrics. Doesn't sound evil to me. just sayin

There's nothing wrong with christian rock. We are using the instruments for the Lord anyway.

@thehoosierfortheUK

7 жыл бұрын

Typical excuse.

Gods Grace and Peace. Great video, thanks for posting. God bless

Whats the music clip at 1.22?

This guy is just a total personality to listen to.

The Christian view is never going to be the popular way. narrow is the path to righteousness and few will find it. thats not just a saying. i commend your stand on the Word sir. if you cant tell the difference, then there is no difference.

@Kentagerna Drums was used in Hebrew Music they were called timbrels.

So the fact that Christian Rock helps me get closer to God then I shouldn't listen to it? Excuse me, sir, but I believe that if you get closer to God by doing it then by all

I still don't see the problem with Christian rock music. I would like to see this guy go to a skillet concert and hear John cooper's speech before the last night about how Jesus loves everyone the way that they are. Or go to a TFK show and hear trevor talk about how we were all made to change the world. Or go see red, and them talking about how God will never forsake you. However you put it, Christian rock music has good intentions. The book of Esther says "perhaps you were created for a time such as this." God created the members of Christian rock bands for a time such as this, to go into the world and reach out to people who could be impacted by their positive message.

@zozoonedderpywhooves3368

9 жыл бұрын

Yes! Finally someone who gets it! i LOVE Skillet!

@zozoonedderpywhooves3368

9 жыл бұрын

yeah, i know, eh ?

@zozoonedderpywhooves3368

9 жыл бұрын

awsome for you! best of luck!

@liamrondeau4675

Жыл бұрын

None of that is Biblical.

Hmm. Wearing a suit and tie like those money-grabbers on Wall Street? Avoid the very appearance of evil, brother! Just kidding. Actually, if you cannot back up what you say with the Word, it is only the tradition of man, not God's counsel. Let's take Rez Band. What would they need to do to be "holy?" Unplug their guitars? Cut their hair? How short? Not sing loud? What changes would you make to make them "acceptable" to the Lord? Moreover, how can you back it up with Scripture?

Chapter and verse to prove that contention, please. I ask because the Lord used David Zaffiro's "Through His Eyes" to open my eyes to the Truth..

Hey Dana. Good to see all your postings up . Are u planning on a full time or a part time carreer in this? I'm only part time. But believe me, u dont make any money out of it.

@1kozmon My question was straight forward, any type of music means exactly that. "Answer me this is there any type of music God hates?" Do you believe music can be bad? why, or why not? Should music be free from correction and rebuke? Should any style of music be accepted just so long as the words are sound? Should we use rap crap, metal, rock etc in replace of the hymns, if so why?

What if the Holy spirit convicts me to stop driving my lexus should I go around here & tell everyone that driving a lexus is sin that will condemn you to hell???

Russ Taff - nice stuff. I just sent 2 of his albums to an old friend of mine for her 50th.

@JayEvangelist09 i grew up always going to church so i figure thats around the time i first became a so called "christian". two is just a guess i dont really know the exact date i first became christian. I do know that I have revisited that question tho and am now born again. On the topic of music, if not from God, what do you believe about the origins of these bands musical talent?

You are right brother. I think DISCERNMENT is the key here when it comes to music in today's age. God bless. Have a great day.

If you can't tell the difference between the world and what's christain by looking and by listening: THEN THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE! WOW 👏

God has given us each the experiences and abilities he meant us to have...HE also has given us uniques personalities ...He wants us to use that...as long as the music is for HIS glory then it isnt wrong...it takes all of us to reach others and God can use heavy music to reach others...He will meet us where we are

what's name of the song 1:18

@YeshuaReinaSiempre i believe in God with all my heart and will continue to listen to "christian rock"

Jeff nice one at all :) May God bless you even more :)

that power still exists today in His Church, in the forms of His Sacraments, through which grace is poured upon the Church; in His Icons, through which we remember the truth of His Incarnation through the Theotokos, His constant living through His Saints, and His continual abilities to use anything to perform miracles of healing, restoration, and protection.

U really got something there, dynnbobo. Glad to c someone knows how to live in the freedom and creativity Gods given us.

@1kozmon Also, "Singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord," doesn't mean "keep it between you and God." Paul had just said SPEAKING TO ONE ANOTHER in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. One can still make melody in his heart while also making melody aloud. Additionally, several of the psalms were specifically to be recited with musical instruments.

hopefully we all have..

lol im a Christian and im 12 and still I listen to Christian death metal and see healings sooooooo what is the point of this

well if rez band sung hymnals would he say that it is satanic just because of the way it sounded or the way it looked?

Hey what about the body of Christ? Does the body of Christ have armpits? are the armpits less important than the rest of the body?

Jesus getting mad and clearing out the Temple was a quote from James 1:20 was it?

@Hetra01 Is your brand or preference better because it doesn’t use the same voices, style, or sounds? Is it free from hypocrites? What is the structure that “God’s kind” of music fits into? J.S. Bach was once nearly removed from his position in his church because people thought his rhythms and harmonies were too sinful and sensual. Cultures and music tastes change. Don't even make me cough up a list of fallen pastors who's sin hurt their witness and churches.Christian rock didn't trip them up!

@JayEvangelist09 since i was two, born again at 16 if you really care about my personal life. How long have you been a christian for? considering you dont believe that musical talent is a God given talent....

this does not answer the question. What scripture reference identifies the writer of the Gospel of Matthew?

ill make this easy for you all Psalm 33.3 sing unto the lord a new song play skilfully on the strings and with a loud shout... that doesn't sound like god asking for lukewarm worship hymns to me

@juicemoves He said "IF" you find yourself getting angry... Just because your not getting angry doesn't proove that what he's saying is wrong.

Then if I am christian I can not listen to rock music??

there is more to music than just lyrics. most rock music have such great lyrics and i love music with great lyrics. however, rock music leaves me with some kind of emptiness no matter how wonderful it is.

I'm also a Christian Drummer wanting to bless the world through music. Rock on my friend.

christian rock is ok it keeps me empowerd and draws me closer to god .... am i right perople

Hey, has anybody listened to the other earlier series of Jeff's vids? I think its Part 1/1. At the end, he's on live radio giving a rant, then a man rings thru', & in paraphrase, the conversation goes like, " Jeff, you've been telling us all about the music young ones shouldnt listen to , so tell us what it is they CAN listen to." Jeffs answer is a beauty; something like " well i dont know what the answer is, but u know the bible has all the answers". I find this staggering. U mean to ....

Check out Soul Chamber, they are a Christian Metal Band and their KZread video.

Brother, you are exactly right. If the music glorifies Christ for His purpose and works it is good and leading lost people and Christians closer to Christ. Then we must also ask this question. What if it is not and how do we know it is not? We know it is not when the FRUIT of those who listen to it live JUST LIKE THE WORLD.

@imwhoim100 Where in the bible does it say demons fell on their faces and worshiped Jesus?

What if any n leveys daughter satanic high priestess we all prayed she'd get saved come to know christ what do u think is gonna happen ? She gonna come to know christ are we praying ?

Thank you for letting me realize that there ARE some GREAT Chirstian bands out there. I can't wait to buy my first Christian Rock C.D. Some have committed their life to Christ after going to some Christian Rock concerts or after listening to some of their C.D.s Thank you again for this video and for helping me see that regardless of the formate GOD is big enough to speak through any means possible...after all, in the Old Testiment it's recorded that he spoke through a Donkey (or "Jackass").

He may meet us where we are, but then he takes us to where He is.

So now I'm supposed to hate everything?

I have heard a rock version of Amazing Grace but just be cause the beat and tempo are picked up its wrong? This is dumb.

So basically this guy is saying, "I associate myself with God and the bible, therefore all my opinions are true and correct. Also, If I'm not deriving any pleasure from life, neither should you."

Sounds good. I might go listen to some Third day.

So let me get this straight...in order to be a good christian I cannot love anything in this world, I can't fall into the failings of man in this world...so if thats true the only thing I can do is stand around in one single spot, i cant use money, i cant watch tv, listen to music, I cant DO anything...i can LITTERALLY STAND IN ONE PLACE, NOT TOUCHING OR DOING ANYTHING BUT WAITING FOR GOD TO RETURN.

I'm guessing we should listen to only harp inspired music ( 5:48). This was tough to watch the entire first part of this video. I don't doubt his sincerity but there are so many things wrong with his arguments. Ephesians 5:19 "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord." I put Christian music in the "spiritual songs" category.

I'm not sure whether this guy understands the difference between rock music and Christian music. First and foremost I would like him to define what Christian music is, and secondly to difine what rock music is and if there is a difference between them. I recall a time in my life when I was listening to Petra and a friend of mine from school asked me if that was christian or religious music. Looking at him with disdain I them asked him, "does this song [Last Daze] sound to you like religious or christian music or does it sound like rock music?" He then answered "rock!" Well then, that's what it is, rock music that speaks the word of God. Pure and simple.

When the hell was this made?

I really like this! Okay I love Christian Rock and always will, but I love finding small little flaws in these things. I really love how they are trying to help (I really do) but they have small flaws. For instance, while there are some "Christian" musicians who are living the life of the world, but most reach out to the hurt and the helpless (I've seen it with my eyes). They tell people in a world of sin that there is a way out.

*means, do it, as long as you understand the meaning

Ezek 16:11-13, God says that he has blessed his children . . . “I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck. And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head. Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom.”

You can say what you want about Christian Rock. When i was growing up, christian rock music kept me away from listening to bands like Iron Madien, Ozzy Osborne...etc. It truly was and still is a blessing in my life. Not all Christians enjoy the hymms all the time. People like this guy end up putting God in a box. God can use whatever He deems fit to touch people's hearts. So dude...if you don't like christian rock music then don't listen to it. Not liking it doesn't mean its wrong. Blessings!!!

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. Psalms 119:54 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20

I was sucked dry and bored out of my mind in a Catholic Church with all traditional music. When I returned to my Lutheran Church where I was originally baptized, I was uplifted for the first time by a song in years when I heard "Lord I Lift Your Name On High".

Nothing lifts my spirit up quite like a great Chrisian rock song! Jesus is Lord! The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof (Psalm 24) - including all music!

@outbackcafe okay so your saying that christians cannot listen to music thats up tempo, or that has a lot of layers, well i guess that you cant add an accented beat cause that will make you want to dance, you cant have high volume, you cant make it catchy or else people will actually want to dance, no shouting, (so i guess you cant listen to Gospel), no memorable melodies, no speed, basicly your saying that music has to not be good, define "noisy reved up music for me"?

Can people imagine the Savior Listening to certain styles of music ? always think WHAT WOULD YAHshua "jeSUS" Do ? What would He listen to ,Watch, read, etc. ???? ...........

@patika000 think about it, can you worship a Holy God who sits in His trone surrounded by light, with rock? or does christianity today try to fit Christ into their lifestyles, for example, if one likes, metal, than they will say God approves metal worship, if one likes rap or hip hop, one will say God accepts rap and hip hop, you see what im trying to say my friend

@anifbim He made me laugh does that count?

Psalm 150 1 Praise the Lord.[a] Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4 praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, 5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. 6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

So are the drums all bad? How are they bad?

So music is a spiritual entity of its own? Or a tool in the hands of a believer or a non believer? It can’t be both ways surely.. love an explanation on that..

God Bless you brother

Christian = Christ like (strive for righteousness) Rock = worldly (rebellion type of music) Christian + Rock = Lukewarm Lukewarm = Spew out of Gods mouth

i'm not here for arguements or debates.....just to make ourselves enlightened....

Man u guys are definately on the right track.

August Burns Red, a band I recently wet to go see live with my son. However, I also agree with the premise of this video. You have to admit that just because a band Claims to be Christian does not mean that their message is based in scripture, and in the Spirit. To Christians that say that all Christian Rock, or Contemporary is bad because it has a "heavy" sound to it does not make it bad. Stay focused on Christ and pray unceasingly, is what you hear really Christian or only claims to be?

“Can you plug Jesus Christ into a stage with bombs going smoke blowing hair teased up to the moon, and skin tight spandex, leather bouncing around with a bass guitar rubber necking while the crowd screams?” REALLY?

Hold Fast to the Tradition which has been given to you, both by our speech, and by our letter. (II Thessalonians 2:15 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. (II Thessalonians 3:6) Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances (Greek Paradosis: Traditions), as I delivered them to you. (I Cor. 11:2)

is this guy on this video still alive?

Yes,you make a great point!

I totally agree with that. I feel like God calls a lot of people to go into music to spread His Word (typically through music like Contemporary Christian) and then I believe the Holy Spirit convicts us of music that we shouldn't be listening to, especially music that goes against God's Word. (Which I believe depends solely on the lyrics and not neccessarily the sound.)

Great video. God bless you, Mr. Godwin.

This is HILARIOUS!!!