Selecting Biblical and Confessional Hymns and Praise Songs at St. John Lutheran Church and School, Kendallville, Indiana

Rigdon, Philip J.

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Selecting Biblical and Confessional Hymns and Praise Songs at St. John Lutheran Church and School, Kendallville, Indiana

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Rigdon, Philip J. Selecting Biblical and Confessional Hymns and Praise Songs At St. John Lutheran Church and School, Kendallville, Indiana. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/be38346d-399f-4cfb-b51a-309b397a3f9b.

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R. P. J. Selecting Biblical and Confessional Hymns and Praise Songs at St. John Lutheran Church and School, Kendallville, Indiana. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/be38346d-399f-4cfb-b51a-309b397a3f9b

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Rigdon, Philip J. Selecting Biblical and Confessional Hymns and Praise Songs At St. John Lutheran Church and School, Kendallville, Indiana. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/be38346d-399f-4cfb-b51a-309b397a3f9b.

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Rigdon, Philip J.

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Abstract

The writer attempted to determine if the saints at St. John Lutheran Church could attain a deeper experience of the gospel through the selection of hymns and praise songs which most faithfully reflect Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. The goal was to lead participants to the development of a set of criteria to examine hymn and praise song lyrics for optimum selection. Methodology included the development and presentation of a Bible study which addressed topics related to the problem and introduced criterium, an initial survey which gauged participants perspectives on singing, worship, and hymn and praise song selection, and a final survey, exactly like the first. The procedure was to introduce the first survey, present the Bible study, and then introduce the same survey to determine if any changes took place in participants’ perspectives during the Bible study. Results demonstrate strong participation from those who attend both the traditional and contemporary services, general agreement with the criteria presented, and large consensus regarding the need to worship God, and to have theologically accurate lyrics in hymns and praise songs. Surveys and Bible study discussion also demonstrated a lack of enthusiasm for the particularities of Lutheran doctrine and focus on the action of man in worship as opposed to God. Conclusions include that there exists a need for further emphasis and teaching on Lutheran theology, the priority of God’s action in worship, and the purpose of worship.

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