The philosophy-theology of music at

The philosophy-theology of music at Tenth Presbyterian Church is based on four basic considerations. The first consideration is that every aspect of music in the church must be submitted to the Lordship of Christ. The second consideration is that music in the church serves various functions, and while they should all be biblical, these functions infer and result in different parameters and guidelines. Most notably, musical activity outside corporate worship will have some different parameters than music within worship services. Thirdly, we recognize that our lives are to be characterized by the continuous worship of God, and in this respect all musical activities for the individual Christian should be, in some sense, acts of worship. Further, the Tenth Purpose and Objective Statement, in accordance with Scripture, declares that our music is to be thoughtful and excellent—so these qualities should pervade all areas of musical activity in the church. What follows is a theological and philosophical statement on music in the church, with application to our congregation including aspects of specific function and responsibility.
Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Psalm 111:1 (1)
Worship Music

We believe that music employed in gathered worship (including wedding ceremonies, memorial services, and other types of worship services) should be:
Biblical—As our rule of faith and practice, the Word of God is our authority. It contains sufficient principles, examples, and directives to inform our concept of worship music. Musicserves in worship as praise, prayer, and proclamation (Ps. 96; Ps. 51; 1 Chr. 25:1). Although thereare distinctions, in these ways the music ministry shares similar roles and goals with the pulpit ministry. Music may carry our thanksgiving as well as our lament and cries for mercy (Ps. 95; Ps. 102). It should include psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, voices, and instruments (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16–17, Ps. 150). Sung texts must not conflict with the teachings of Scripture, and the Scriptures themselves are the best texts for worship (Ps. 119:54, 2 Tim. 3:16).
God-centered—Texts and hearts should be focused on God, who is both the subject and object of worship (Ps. 22:22; Ps. 100). The music is offered principally to him, rather than to each other, and it is for his glory, not for our own. Yet it should also edify, admonish, and teach the body of Christ (1 Cor. 14:26, Col. 3:16). It is a communal activity. Applause for musicians in the context of worship is therefore unnecessary and unbiblical. We present most non-congregational service music from the rear choir loft so as not to draw undue attention to the vessel through which the music is offered (Rom. 12:1; Php. 2:5–7, Mt. 6:1). Although clapping one’s hands to God is mentioned in the Psalms, in our cultural context applause is overwhelmingly associated with the entertainment industry, and so it is best avoided as a worship response.
Excellent—Excellence is, first of all, an attribute of God (Gen. 1:31; Ps. 8:1). We should offer him the best we can and nothing less. This has to do with the intrinsic and extrinsic qualities of our music—its melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and texts—which will be judged according to musical standards of excellence, as well as its appropriateness for a worship context and its delivery by the musicians offering it. Decisions about the quality and type of music offered in worship are entrusted to the Music Director who will consider musical, theological, cultural, and other informing aspects when making such decisions for the congregation. Excellence should never become a goal in and of itself, however, and it does not substitute for offering music with the proper spirit.
Of the Spirit—Without the work of the Holy Spirit, our efforts are meaningless (John 4:24, 6:63; 1 Cor. 2:13). Music is not intrinsically worship. Without due caution, one can actually b

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Filsafat-teologi musik di Gereja Presbiterian kesepuluh didasarkan pada empat dasar pertimbangan. Pertimbangan yang pertama adalah bahwa setiap aspek musik dalam Gereja harus diserahkan kepada Ketuhanan Kristus. Pertimbangan yang kedua adalah bahwa musik dalam gereja menyajikan berbagai fungsi, dan sementara mereka semua harus alkitabiah, fungsi-fungsi ini menyimpulkan dan mengakibatkan parameter yang berbeda dan pedoman. Paling menonjol, aktivitas musik di luar perusahaan ibadah akan memiliki beberapa parameter yang berbeda daripada musik dalam kebaktian. Ketiga, kami menyadari bahwa hidup kita harus ditandai oleh terus-menerus penyembahan kepada Allah, dan dalam hal ini aktivitas bermusiknya untuk orang Kristen harus, dalam arti tertentu, ibadah. Lebih lanjut, kesepuluh tujuan dan tujuan pernyataan, sesuai dengan Kitab Suci, menyatakan bahwa musik kami adalah untuk menjadi bijaksana dan baik-sehingga kualitas ini harus menyerap semua bidang kegiatan musik di gereja. Berikut adalah pernyataan teologis dan filosofis pada musik dalam Jemaat, dengan aplikasi untuk jemaat kami termasuk aspek spesifik fungsi dan tanggung jawab.Haleluya! Saya akan memberikan kepada Tuhan dengan segenap hatiku, di perusahaan tegak, dalam Jemaat. Mazmur 111:1 (1)Ibadah musikKami percaya bahwa musik yang digunakan dalam penyembahan berkumpul (termasuk upacara pernikahan, upacara peringatan, dan jenis lain dari kebaktian) harus:Alkitab — sebagai kami aturan iman dan praktek, Firman Tuhan adalah otoritas kita. Ini berisi cukup prinsip, contoh, dan arahan untuk memberitahu kami konsep ibadah musik. Musicserves dalam kebaktian sebagai pujian, doa, dan proklamasi (Mazmur 96; Mazmur 51; 1 Chr. 25: 1). Meskipun perbedaan thereare, cara ini Departemen Musik berbagi peran serupa dan tujuan dengan Departemen mimbar. Musik dapat membawa thanksgiving kami serta kami ratapan dan teriakan untuk belas kasihan (Mazmur 95; Mazmur 102). Itu harus mencakup Mazmur, lagu pujian dan lagu-lagu rohani, suara, dan instrumen (Efesus 5:19; Kolose 3:16-17, Mazmur 150). Dinyanyikan teks harus bertentangan dengan ajaran-ajaran Alkitab, dan Kitab Suci sendiri adalah teks terbaik untuk ibadah (Mazmur 119:54, 2 Tim. 3:16).Berpusat pada Tuhan — teks dan hati harus difokuskan pada Allah, yang adalah subyek dan obyek menyembah (Mazmur 22:22; Mazmur 100). Musik ditawarkan pada prinsipnya kepadanya, bukan satu sama lain, dan untuk kemuliaan-Nya, bukan untuk kita sendiri. Namun hal itu juga harus memperbaiki akhlak, menegur, dan mengajarkan tubuh Kristus (1 Cor. 14:26, Kolose 3:16). Ini adalah kegiatan komunal. Tepuk tangan untuk musisi dalam konteks ibadah tidak perlu dan tidak alkitabiah. Kami menyajikan musik layanan bebas-Kongregasi sebagian dari loteng paduan suara belakang sehingga tidak untuk menarik perhatian yang semestinya untuk kapal di mana musik yang ditawarkan (Roma 12:1; Php. 2:5 – 7, Matius 6:1). Meskipun bertepuk tangan untuk Allah disebutkan dalam Mazmur, dalam konteks budaya kami tepuk tangan sangat terkait dengan industri hiburan, dan jadi sebaiknya dihindari sebagai respon ibadah.Excellent—Excellence is, first of all, an attribute of God (Gen. 1:31; Ps. 8:1). We should offer him the best we can and nothing less. This has to do with the intrinsic and extrinsic qualities of our music—its melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and texts—which will be judged according to musical standards of excellence, as well as its appropriateness for a worship context and its delivery by the musicians offering it. Decisions about the quality and type of music offered in worship are entrusted to the Music Director who will consider musical, theological, cultural, and other informing aspects when making such decisions for the congregation. Excellence should never become a goal in and of itself, however, and it does not substitute for offering music with the proper spirit.Of the Spirit—Without the work of the Holy Spirit, our efforts are meaningless (John 4:24, 6:63; 1 Cor. 2:13). Music is not intrinsically worship. Without due caution, one can actually b