Originally Posted by JAPOV
I may not be Gospel... but I try to be "Christian Friendly" wink
Gospel means good new, so Gospel music can and does come in many genres. I write it in country, bluegrass and Southern, others write it in genres that they like in secular music, the lyrics is the message and it is good news. The main purpose of Christian music is to tell about Jesus and what He did for mankind on Calvary. It has a darker side that tells what Satan does to oppose God's plan of salvation. A Gospel song is really a short sermon set to music which people will happily sing over and over, while they will not listen to a spoken sermon over and over. Music styles change over the years but the word of God does not change, but it can be delivered in up to date music styles.Churches will use music that suit their members. Somber churches will not likely play country style Gospel music, even if the Gospel message is contained. We all have different tastes when it comes to music, but the Gospel (good news) message is for all people, just delivered in different music style.