The entire book can be viewed as webpages or
downloaded in
Microsoft Word format. Chapters vary enormously in style and subject matter
and can be read individually. Reading the chapters in the order they appear, however, will
maximise the impact.
This book is also available as an Audio Book
Contents & Overveiw
Setting the Scene
Brief but important guide to reading the entire book.
Section 1: BEYOND THE HORIZON
Chapter 1: The Origin of Music
The foundation on which to build a Christian appreciation of music.
Chapter 2: Celestial Choirs -
Angelic Music
Accounts from people in different times and
places who claim to have heard heavenly music.
I sympathize with conservative Christians who prefer to keep to
solid Scripture. If this describes you, please go straight to Chapter
4. After enjoying that chapter, and discovering my high regard for Scripture, you might
venture at least into the introduction of Chapter 2.
Chapter 3: The Culmination of Music
Using Scripture and prayerful consideration to gain further insight into music in the life to come.
Section 2: TERRESTRIAL TUNES
Chapter 4: Music’s Facets in Scripture’s
Light
Delving deep into God’s Word to discover a staggering range of divinely approved purposes for music. A fascinating goldmine of 20 different roles Scripture finds for
music. Surprisingly entertaining for such a thorough study.
Chapter 5: Music’s Power Confirmed
Instructive, astonishing and inspirational accounts of how God has used music. Not only fascinating but highly encouraging and moving for everyone longing to use music to touch lives and impact this planet for the glory of God.
Chapter 6: God’s Music God’s Way
Chapter 7: Musical Excellence
Through Christ
Chapter 8: The Ideal Musician
The beautiful qualities Scripture inspires us to look for in Christian
musicians.
Chapter 9: A Challenge
A quiz, with a touch of humor, to help you assess the effectiveness
and Christlikeness of your service
Chapter 10: The Spirit’s Enabling
The entire book has been building up to this chapter. Can we believe God for music miracles?
Chapter 11: Mortal Music’s Pinnacle
Should we look to the past or the future for earth’s greatest music prior
to Christ’s return?
Appendix
Grappling with matters usually glossed over. These are the notes
referred to in the book.
Notes 0.1 to 1.7
Notes 1.8 to 3.2
Notes 4.1 to 8.6
Bibliography
My sources: all the books cited in the endnotes of the book. (The endnotes
are available by downloading the book.)
Bibliography
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