3. A snapback hat doesn’t mean regeneration has not taken place. Let’s admit it. Our “view” of holiness is tainted. We judge it externally, even though God judges the heart (I Samuel 16:7). Imagine we did a spiritual version of a police line-up. If we were asked to pick out the holy person, we’d all pick Homer Simpson’s neighbor, Ned Flanders, the media’s poster child for evangelicals.
We would not pick the hip-hopper any more than Samuel would have picked David. However, an external appearance that says hip-hop does not automatically mean unholy. That’s the beauty of the new covenant. God uses the gospel to break through hearts; whether that heart is covered in a hip-hopper’s hoodie, a hunter’s army fatigues, a businessman’s shirt and tie, or a homeschooling mom’s paint apron. As one artist put it, Jesus is for Everybody.
Chris I love your viewpoints…nice post
Very good article. I really think that Christian rap is a incredible and viable vehicle of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I truly believe that these young men and women can spread the gospel of Jesus Christto people all around the world . As a matter fact, it’s already been done by people like Lecrae, flame, ambassador and truth . I think that the use of the words is so powerful that Christian rap can make such a tremendous impact on the world.