New Calvinists Worshipping the Lord with rap/hip-hop

[Abiding in His Word]

What flows from the New Calvinist’s worldly mindset is a love for the music scene of the world. And so it is entirely predictable that contemporary worship is the most universal characteristic of New Calvinism. Mars Hill Church, Seattle, leads the way by claiming that God loves punk rock. Holy hip-hop is embraced by many New Calvinists and rap artists are regarded as the missionaries of the 21st Century, according to Mark Driscoll. Contemporary worldly music is an essential ingredient of the Passion Conference (Louie Gigilio and John Piper),The Resolved Conference (John MacArthur) and the Legacy Conference. The Gospel Coalition National Conference 2011 ended with a concert to celebrate the contemporary music scene. Delegates were invited to join Lecrae and the rest of the Reach Records rap artists as they ‘exalted Christ’ through the medium of hip-hop.

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Video of the rap/hip-hop worship at the Passion Conference.

What do you think?

[mark s]

I can't make out the words . . .

[Abiding in His Word]

I can't make out the words . . .

nor can I... but I suppose this could be the "joyful NOISE" scripture speaks of.

[burien1]

May be joyful to someone, but it's just 'noise' to me.

[Finaldash]

LOL..... I have to confess but I do go to Mars Hill (Mark Driscoll), I have been a Calvinist, and listen to Christian rap which can be a whole lot deeper than current contemporary music. After you hear this, I think you'd agree.
Here's one of my favorite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RUciHVpCbw

[brandon]

Who put this in the Apostasy Watch forum? For real? Lecrae samples John Piper in his music. Reformed rappers are spreading the Gospel in the ghettos of the United States, with or without the help and support from "discernment" ministries.