5. The cultural issue is much more nuanced. We often define culture narrowly and undervalue its impact on our Christianity. For example, when your church chooses a language for service, it makes it easier for some to participate and more difficult for others. The same goes for many other facets of our corporate Christian life. (For an extensive treatment on the culture question, I commend two books by two other reformed pastors: Center Church by Tim Keller and The Church Planter by Darrin Patrick).
Some of the arguments in the video aren’t biblical but cultural. I never have problems understanding hip-hop lyrics (even when KB raps super fast), but I understand how someone else could. The problem becomes when we make something right or wrong for everybody else based on our own experience, especially when there is no clear biblical admonition against it.
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.