In this sermon, Pastor Gary Hendrix takes the doctrine of exclusive psalmody (that is, the singing of only words found in the book of Psalms in worship), examines the arguments both for and against it, and expounds the Biblical teaching of the role of music in New Covenant worship.
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“ Good Arguments ” I have held the EP position for almost 6 years. I’ve made it a point to seek out those arguing against it. Very few times have I heard the EP position correctly stated by the opponent. Pastor Hendrix takes great care in presenting the EP stance before presenting his arguments. This is very refreshing. While some of his arguments have refutations, some are new to my ears. This gives me new scriptures to study to verify my conviction.
Always reforming!
Harley Schwartz (5/16/2011)
from Grand Rapids, MI
“ Much appreciated message ” A very commendable sermon on the issue. Although the sermon is primarily a critique of the EP position, it does have the effect of exalting New Testament worship and reminding us of its richness, while at the same time bringing out too the beauty and excellence of the Psalms, and their continuous effect on our worship even now.
Jon Cardwell (8/11/2008)
from Moreno Valley, California
“ Outstanding Treatise! ” My family and I love to worship the LORD with the Psalms, and the Scottish Psalter in particular; yet, when we meditate upon the truth of the lofty majesty of Christ and His work upon Calvary's Tree, all of our worship comes short of the fulness of glory due Him. It is by His grace that our worship can be received at all. Thank you for treating this very controversial topic with respect, courtesy, and very careful and thoughtful exegisis of God's Word... and thank you very especially for closing with the most important truth concerning New Covenant worship: exalting Jesus Christ and His holy name therein.
Thomas M Sullivan (8/11/2008)
from Jenison, MI
“ Great Sermon! ” There are two Sermon Audio messages that shed great light on this issue. The Ivan Foster debate SID=1150585132, and now this sermon by Pastor Gary Hendrix. I am very thankful that the church in Mebane has given this to us, though I am mourn with them at the circumstances that led up to it. I must admit that some of the most useful polemics are taught under the most difficult controversies and we long for the return of our Lord when in His light we will no longer "see through a glass, darkly" 1 Cor. 13:12
Gary has served at Grace for over 45 years as the primary preaching pastor. He grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and attended Piedmont Bible College (now Piedmont International University). He was called to Grace Reformed in 1970 while still completing his studies at Piedmont. Gary...
