Dan Lucarini

First off, I liked the book. I have been on the fence for a little while about what I believe on this issue. I will admit that I enjoy both the traditional hymns and CCM. I started the book wanting answers to two questions:

1. Are there any good arguments for why we should not have CCM in church worship?
2. Is there biblical support for why CCM should not be used in worship?

The book answered both questions. On the first question, Lucarini does provide some good arguments in defense of why show more CCM should not be used in worship. On the second question, he admitted, “The truth is the Bible does not specifically mention rock music or any other contemporary music style…That is why this clever little challenge wins many arguments by quickly silencing the person who opposes CCM use” (96). While his arguments are good, I see no harm in CCM, because there is no biblical support to show that it does. show less

The author has seen first hand how an emphasis on music, and the ultimate move towards rock music in particular, has caused divisions in the church, and turned the emphasis in worship away from the Lord towards themselves.

This book is written by a former worship leader who repented of his introducing rock music into the church. He explains the methods he used to infiltrate the choir (no longer a choir but a full-blown rock band) and the clever arguments he used to justify the assault on saint's ears, ending up with questionable lyrics, and an emphasis on entertainment which divided the church. He was convicted about what kind of music really pleases God.

Let us all sing and make melody to the Lord, worshipping show more Him in spirit and in truth. show less

3 Stars