Biblical clarity for song selection

Know what
you sing.

Theological review of congregational worship songs for worship leaders. Five lenses. Honest scores. Pastoral framing.

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Holy Forever

Chris Tomlin · CCLI #7202827

Scriptural fidelity
9.0
Theological clarity
8.5
Singability
7.0
Poetic quality
8.0
Defense brief
9.0

Overall score

Use freely
8.3
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If you want to know what a church believes, listen to what it sings. What the Church sings today will shape what the Church believes tomorrow.

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Evaluates whether lyrics align with Scripture. Flags Word of Faith language, vague universalism, or elevation of personal experience over biblical truth.

WatchpointsWord of Faith, universalism
Score range0-10

Applies the Radio Test: could a secular station play this without knowing it is worship? Strong songs are unmistakably Christ-centred.

WatchpointsVague spirituality
Score range0-10

Ideal congregational range is A3-D5. Notes original key, recommends a congregation-friendly key, and evaluates melody accessibility for untrained singers.

Ideal rangeA3-D5
Score range0-10

Evaluates grammar, repetition ratio, cliche density, and imagery quality. Songs that carry weight in their words, not just their melody, score highest.

WatchpointsCliches, filler repetition
Score range0-10

2-3 likely congregant objections with Scripture-based responses, an honest concession, and suggested framing. Equips leaders to defend song choices pastorally.

IncludesObjections, concession, framing
Score range0-10
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