The Truth Behind Your Favorite Worship Songs

*Let me clarify one thing before we start. Every song preaches a gospel...not just Christian music...but Christian music should be preaching THE gospel.

Have you ever found yourself lost in the amazing melody of your favorite song? Have you taken the time to listen to the lyrics and see what doctrines are being "preached" to you?

This latest podcast episode explores the unsettling truths and theological inaccuracies embedded in contemporary worship music.

I critically examine popular worship groups I used to hold dear to my heart, such as Elevation, Hillsong, Jesus Culture, and Bethel. I took the time to reveal hidden flaws and false teachings that many believers unknowingly accept. This episode features insights from trusted voices, including Alan Parr and Dawn Hill, as they thoroughly analyze problematic lyrics and doctrines concerning influential figures such as Steven Furtick and Bill Johnson.

During this episode, I take some time, yet again, to recount my transition from blind sheep to wide-eyed warrior when it comes to music. As a result, I must open a can of worms regarding the reason for my criticism. I also mention Dawn Hill of The Lovesick Scribe Podcast and her concerns about Steven Furtick's teachings, which often influence the group's music. Furtick's statements, such as Jesus changing forms, allude to modalism, a theological error that misrepresents the nature of Jesus' divinity. Hill also points out Furtick's quotes from Richard Rohr, a universalist, urging listeners to discern the sources and teachings behind their worship music.

This episode gets spicy! 🌶️

After scrutinizing certain bands and their theologies, I transition to a broader discussion on the importance of worship music being rooted in truth. I share some commentary from Allen Parr that critiques songs like "Champion" and "Too Good Not To Believe," highlighting problematic lyrics that promote man-centered theology. I emphasize that only God has the power to perform miracles, challenging the belief that believers possess these same gifts. Parr also critiques the heretical teachings of churches like Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation, explicitly calling out Bill Johnson's claim that Jesus performed miracles as a man in a right relationship with God rather than as God.

I am well aware that I am gonna have many haters who listen to this episode or read this blog; I appreciate you taking the time, even when we disagree. Still, you have to admit that theological concerns could extend to controversial practices associated with these churches. I discuss things such as the prosperity gospel, grave soaking, and the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Allen Parr and Justin Peters warn listeners about the dangerous influence of Bethel and Hillsong music, which they claim is used to spread questionable doctrines. 

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Final Thoughts

Believers are to be discerning when choosing worship songs. Worship should glorify God, not promote man-centered theology. I encourage you to examine the theological soundness of lyrics and to be vigilant in discerning truth from deception in all aspects of your faith journey.