Pastors and church leaders who are serious about teaching and preaching the Scriptures know of the importance of exegesis in forming their sermons and Bible messages. But too often, the songs we sing in church are disconnected from the same exegetical standard. Should this be the case?
From John M. Wiley's biblical and historical research,
An Exegetical Approach to Music and Worship in the Church
demonstrates how the music ministry and corporate worship of the local church are an extension of the ministry of the word. Considerations are also presented for how local churches today can better practice the biblical command of "teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs" (Colossians 3:16).