주께 찬송하며 Singing to The Lord

Dear all,

기도에 대한 마틴 로이드 존스 박사의 설교내용을 잠시 멈추고 그리스도인의 찬양 생활과 관련된 마틴 로이드 존스 박사의 설교에 대해 살펴보도록 하겠습니다. 성경은 하나님을 찬양하는 그리스도인에게 이렇게 말합니다.

에베소서 5:19 시와 찬송과 신령한 노래들로 서로 화답하며 너희의 마음으로 주께 노래하며 찬송하며. speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your hearts to the Lord.[NASB]

다음은 지금부터 살펴볼 원문 4편입니다. 단, 설교내용을 요약한 내용입니다. 출처는 https://www.mljtrust.org/ 입니다.

I. Worship in the Spirit

A Sermon on Ephesians 5:19

Originally preached Nov. 22, 1959

Scripture

Ephesians 5:19

addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, SV)

● Sermon Description

What is the role that singing is supposed to play in the church? What are the Lord’s instructions for how He is to be praised through song? In this sermon on Ephesians 5:19 titled “Worship in the Spirit,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones answers these questions and more. In this passage, Paul is concerned with how the Holy Spirit is manifested when believers gather together for worship. But what is his intent in this section? Is it meant to prescribe the exact style of worship that every church should have? Dr. Lloyd-Jones uses Scripture to provide helpful commentary on why this is not the case. Paul here is calling for a unified expression of joy through singing, specifically through “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” Though they might sound as if they are the same, Dr. Lloyd-Jones is careful to show the differences. A psalm is a sacred song intended to be sung with the accompaniment of a musical instrument. A hymn is a song of praise to God. Finally, a song is an ode or lyric, which is why Paul describes it additionally as needing to be “spiritual.” Dr. Lloyd-Jones ends with a note on the permanence and importance of singing in the lives of believers, drawing on thousands of years of church history to show why this should have such a vital place in the spiritual walk of Christians.

● Sermon Breakdown

▷ The passage under consideration is Ephesians 5:19 - Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

▷ The context is Paul exhorting Christians to be filled with the Spirit rather than drunk with wine. Being filled with the Spirit manifests itself in expressions of joy when Christians gather together.

▷ Paul is not prescribing a strict liturgy but illustrating how the Spirit-filled life expresses itself. He begins with corporate worship since joy and fellowship are natural expressions of the Spirit-filled life.

▷ 'Speaking' refers to singing, not just speech. It means addressing one another in song.

▷ Psalms refer to sacred poems, especially those meant to be sung with musical accompaniment. Hymns specifically refer to songs of praise to God. Spiritual songs refer to spontaneous, Spirit-inspired songs about spiritual things.

▷ Some argue only psalms should be sung in worship, but:

▷ The Ephesian church was mainly Gentile, unfamiliar with the psalms.

▷ Early church history shows other songs were sung.

▷ The passage refers to singing to 'the Lord' (Jesus), suggesting new compositions.

▷ 1 Cor 14 shows various contributions in worship, including spontaneous psalms.

▷ Limiting singing to psalms limits the Spirit, who inspires prayer, preaching, art, and hymns.

▷ The argument against hymns also argues against extemporary prayer and worship.

▷ Revivals, when the Spirit moves, often inspire new hymns. Hymns have also sparked revival.

▷ The early church meetings were joyful, spontaneous, and Spirit-led, unlike typical formal services today. Paul had to warn against disorder, not prescribe a strict liturgy.

▷ We must avoid quenching the Spirit with legalism. Order and decency restrain excess, but do not prohibit expression. Spirit-filled churches should overflow with praise in various forms.

 

II. True Melody

A Sermon on Ephesians 5:19

Originally preached Nov. 29, 1959

Scripture

Ephesians 5:19

addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, (ESV)

● Sermon Description

In this sermon on Ephesians 5:19 titled “True Melody,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds what he calls the characteristics of Christian music based on this Scripture passage. He says that for Christians, worship music is not about sensory experiences, but Spirit-filled worship and praise of God the Savior. It is not done for human entertainment or for the sake of showmanship, but it is about exalting God and His great Name. For this reason, it is not to be done flippantly or in a crass manner, but the who is worshipped should inform how the church worships. True Christian worship in a church is to be done as a congregation and community of believers who have come together. It is not a time for individuals to demonstrate their musical prowess and ability, but it is time for all Christians to sing as a unified body. Because Christian worship takes place in a church, it is to always be subject to the preaching and teaching of God’s word. To do otherwise would be to commit the great error of the Roman Catholic Church and others and replace the proclamation of God’s word with something else, whether it be music or sacraments. True worship is always done in light of God’s revelation of Himself and of His will to His people.

● Sermon Breakdown

▷ The apostle Paul is exhorting Christians to express the joy of their salvation through singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

▷ Paul contrasts the drunken orgies of pagans with the joyful singing of Christians.

▷ Paul says Christians should speak to one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in their hearts to the Lord.

▷ "Making melody" means striking up a tune, playing a lyre. It refers to sweet music, tunefulness and beauty of musical sounds.

▷ Paul is defining the characteristic of Christian music as melodious, beautiful and harmonious. It leads to peace, rest and joy.

▷ Christian music is not clever, light, flippant or sentimental. It is thoughtful, intelligent and inspired by the Holy Spirit.

▷ "In your hearts" means Christians should sing thoughtfully, realizing they are in God's presence and praising Him. It includes both intellect and feeling.

▷ Christian singing should not be divorced from preaching the Word. The words are more important than the tune. We must be careful not to be carried away by the tune.

▷ Christian singing should not be light, flippant or sentimental. It should not be done to work up excitement or manipulate emotions.

▷ There should not be too much singing in a service. We can become "drunk" on singing.

▷ Hand-clapping and musical instruments should only be used if inspired by the Spirit, not to artificially work up excitement.

▷ We should sing to express the joy we already have in the Spirit, not to make ourselves happy.

▷ All Christians should sing together, not just choirs. Congregational singing should be harmonious, not displaying solo voices.

▷ Everything done in Christian worship should be done decently and in order, led by the Spirit with temperance, self-control, peace and harmony.

 

III. Singing to the Lord

A Sermon on Singing from Ephesians 5:19

Originally preached Dec. 6, 1959

Scripture

Ephesians 5:19

addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, (ESV)

● Sermon Description

All worship that is truly Christian must have its final focus in the person and work of Christ Jesus the Son of God. In this sermon on singing from Ephesians 5:19 titled “Singing to the Lord,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones states that all who are truly Christians have been united to Christ and are beneficiaries of His death and resurrection by the regenerating and transforming power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in all who believe the gospel. It is only by the Spirit that any can come to a true and saving knowledge of Jesus and partake in the new life that He has provided in His death. Not only this, but Jesus Christ intercedes for all who believe interceding between people and God. Furthermore, Jesus Christ is the great prophet who reveals God and His will for the world. He serves as the final revelation of who God is and what He has done in His Son and through His Holy Spirit. This great person and work of Christ is the center of all Christianity, but this is the very heart of all true Christian worship. For the majesty and glory of Christ should compel and inspire all the children of God to sing and proclaim the praises of God now and forever.

● Sermon Breakdown

▷ The apostle Paul instructs Christians to speak to one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

The term “the Lord” refers to Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The Holy Spirit's work is to glorify the Son.

▷ Christians should test whether an experience is from the Holy Spirit by whether it leads to glorifying and worshipping Jesus.

▷ Christians can see Jesus in the Bible, which prompts singing and making melody in the heart.

▷ Christians should meditate on Jesus' glory, majesty, eternity and everlasting glory.

▷ Christians should consider the wonder of Jesus' incarnation, leaving heaven to dwell on earth. This should inspire singing.

▷ Christians should consider Jesus' life, obedience, humility, sympathy, compassion and perfection.

▷ Christians should consider Jesus as the great prophet, priest and king. This includes his authority, suffering, resurrection and ascension.

▷ Christians on earth are preparing to join in the song of praise to Jesus in heaven. Christians should start this song now.

▷ The sermon asks if Christians can say "amen" to praising Jesus as described. If so, they should encourage this by being filled with the Spirit and seeing Jesus in Scripture.

 

IV. Giving Thanks Always Unto God

A Sermon on Ephesians 5:20

Originally preached Dec. 13, 1959

Scripture

Ephesians 5:20

giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (ESV)

● Sermon Description

According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, one of the most important parts of prayer is thanksgiving. In this sermon on Ephesians 5:20 titled “Giving Thanks Always Unto God,” he says that one of the clearest gauges of spiritual maturity is how much of prayer is spent in thanksgiving. All who know God as Lord and Savior should live lives marked by continual Spirit-filled praise for all that God has done in and through Jesus Christ. It is by God’s loving grace that His people know Him and are partakers of all the blessings of Christ Jesus the Savior. Christians have new life and hope only in Jesus, and only come to know Christ through the grace of God in sending His Holy Spirit. As Dr. Lloyd-Jones elaborates, Christians can give thanks even for the hardships in life. This can be seen in Acts when Paul and Silas are beaten and thrown in prison but continue to sing praises to God. This is because it is God who sovereignly works in and through all things to bring about His purposes for His people. No matter what trials and tribulations Christians are experiencing, and no matter how bad the circumstances are, they can always give thanks to the God who has delivered them from sin, who loves them, and guards them through all of life.

● Sermon Breakdown

▷ The sermon begins by emphasizing how Christians should be characterized by gratitude and thanksgiving to God. This is contrasted with non-Christians who rarely thank God and mostly complain.

▷ Christians should be giving thanks always for all things unto God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ. This means Christians should be constantly thankful in all circumstances.

▷ Christians should give thanks to God as the creator and giver of all good gifts. This includes life, family, food, shelter, health, natural abilities, and more. These are gifts from God that should elicit thanksgiving.

▷ Christians have a special relationship with God as Father through Jesus Christ. This should lead to even greater thanksgiving. Christians should be amazed they have been saved and adopted as children of God.

▷ Christians should give thanks for trials, troubles, and tribulations. God uses all things for the good of those who love him. Suffering as a Christian is a privilege. Chastisement from God shows his love. Difficult times can be a call to return to God.

▷ Examples of Paul and Silas show how to give thanks in adversity. Despite their suffering in prison, they sang praises to God. Christians can give thanks by remembering their salvation, relationship to God, purpose of trials, and God's faithfulness.

▷ Christians give thanks in the name of Jesus Christ. He is the only way to God the Father. All blessings come through him. Christians can call God Father only because of Jesus.

 

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