Modern Worship and Theology

I tend to prefer contemporary worship to traditional worship. Though I did attend a Reformed Baptist Church for over a year, I didn't necessarily like the more traditional style of worship. At John MacArthur's church in California (Grace Community Church), I did have some positive experiences with a more traditional style of worship. But it's not everyday that you go to a church like that with a world class choir. It was majestic and beautiful. I could worship like that all of the time.

I'm convinced that much of the contemporary worship is geared more towards women. As the above picture suggests, many of the lyrics are shallow, repetitive, and sound more like love songs that you would hear from a teen boy band. Maybe that's a bit too cynical, but I must admit that I've been disappointed lately with much of the new worship music.

Most of the modern songs don't reflect meaningful theology. There are a few exceptions however. One new song that seems to be catching on is "In Christ Alone." I feel like I get saved everytime I sing it. Why? Because it's meaty with good theology. Here's the link to the lyrics (lyrics here).