Hell's Bells - part 2

As a means of systematically and objectively examining rock music for signs of the devil’s influence, I want us to consider some of the basic beliefs of those who are willfully engaging in satanic religion. As a starting point, we’ll…

Hell's Bells - part 3

In examining the next few satanic scriptures, I want us to focus on not only the philosophy they express, but the end results of believing that philosophy. You know life can sometimes be confusing, with all the different opinions and…

Hell's Bells - part 4

Rebellion Continuing with our examination of the by-products of rock ‘n’ roll, consider one of its greatest themes rebellion. For Blackie Lawless of Wasp it goes even deeper. As he told the Washington Post, “Rock ‘n’ roll is an aggressive…

Hell's Bells - part 5

Conclusion As we now approach the moment of truth, there are two common excuses that begin to roll around in people’s minds kind of last ditch stabs at self-justification. One deals with the issue of intention and motivation. “Hey, it’s…

Over The Edge: A Brief History of Rock and Roll

There is a real, and somewhat ironic sense in which rock music has its tap-root in the Kingdom of God. Virtually all music historians trace rock’s family tree back through rhythm and blues to the black gospel music of the…

Over the Edge: The Power of Music

Rock ‘n’ Roll! Powered by space-age technology and popularized by the largest, wealthiest and most leisure generation of young people in history, rock music has changed the modern world in ways more profound than perhaps any other social phenomenon. Evidence…

Over the Edge: Is All Rock Music Bad?

It is the height of oversimplification to look at any area of human endeavor and totally discount the secular world’s contributions. As a function of the Holy Spirit’s ministry, truth and beauty should first and foremost be an inheritance of…