The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #6
Description
The Promise made to Abraham’s Seed
Old Testament Prophecy
Genesis 12:7
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built there an altar to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
New Testament Fullfillment
Gal 3:16
Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ.
If you are just joining this blog, or are a first time visitor, welcome to Considering the Bible. We would like to offer a document that provides over 350 prophecies of the Messiah found in the Old Testament for your consideration. Find link below.
I make no claim to be able to comment on every one of these amazing prophecies in the future, but will occasionally bring one to the readers attention for their edification.
The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #5
Description
Seed of Abraham will bless all nations
Old Testament Prophecy
Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
New Testament Fullfillment
Gal 3:8
And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.”
Acts 3:25-26
You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed.’
God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness.”
If you are just joining this blog, or are a first time visitor, welcome to Considering the Bible. We would like to offer a document that provides over 350 prophecies of the Messiah found in the Old Testament for your consideration. Find link below.
I make no claim to be able to comment on every one of these amazing prophecies in the future, but will occasionally bring one to the readers attention for their edification.
The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #4
Description
and let Canaan be his servant.
Old Testament Prophecy
Genesis 9:26-27
He also said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem; and let Canaan be his servant. May God enlarge Japheth, and let him dwell in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant.”
New Testament Fullfillment
Luke 3:36
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,
If you are just joining this blog, or are a first time visitor, welcome to Considering the Bible. We would like to offer a document that provides over 350 prophecies of the Messiah found in the Old Testament for your consideration. Find link below.
I make no claim to be able to comment on every one of these amazing prophecies in the future, but will occasionally bring one to the readers attention for their edification.
Sat down this morning to work on my next “Parable Surprise” post and realized that today’s post is Considering the Bible’s 499th post.
Should I ignore this milestone for the blog? Is it just one more number that comes and goes? Yes, of course it is. But it also represents something that has been coming to my thoughts recently.
Can I remember post 218? What about #62? Or even # 434? Why bring up these posts?
The day will come when I (and you) will be granted a complete and thorough review of not simply a story told or a scripture discussed, but of all our thoughts and actions through our entire life, and what each reveals.
Grace will shine that day, and I will understand like I am understood by Him. I do not deserve the kindness and grace He has showered on my life, and with every trial or blessing, I want to reflect His character in my thinking and actions.
Grace works that way.
He exhibits grace and the overflow of love of necessity has to pour out from the vessel. It is only right.
So, with this post, “Considering the Bible” has crossed a milestone that is somewhat unimportant, other than it reminded me that I have forgotten much. Much of the many ways He has protected, guided and provided for my family and I. Of the wonderful people I have had the privilege to know. And the pleasure of sharing my thoughts with you as you take time out of your day to interact with this blog.
Thank you
Thanks again for coming to visit. I hope you found something of interest in this post and would appreciate a comment, to begin a discussion.
The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #3
Description
The bodily ascension to heaven illustrated
Old Testament Prophecy
Genesis 5:24
Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.
New Testament Fullfillment
Mark 16:19
So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
If you are just joining this blog, or are a first time visitor, welcome to Considering the Bible. We would like to offer a document that provides over 350 prophecies of the Messiah found in the Old Testament for your consideration. Find link below.
I make no claim to be able to comment on every one of these amazing prophecies in the future, but will occasionally bring one to the readers attention for their edification.
The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #2
Description
He will bruise Satan’s head
Old Testament Prophecy
Genesis 3:15
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”
New Testament Fullfillment
Heb 2:14
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
1 John 3:8
Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.
If you are just joining this blog, or are a first time visitor, welcome to Considering the Bible. We would like to offer a document that provides over 350 prophecies of the Messiah found in the Old Testament for your consideration. Find link below.
I make no claim to be able to comment on every one of these amazing prophecies in the future, but will occasionally bring one to the readers attention for their edification.
The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #1
Description
Seed of a woman (virgin birth)
Old Testament Prophecy
Genesis 3:15
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”
New Testament Fullfillment
Gal 4:4-5
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
Matt 1:18
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.
If you are just joining this blog, or are a first time visitor, welcome to Considering the Bible. We would like to offer a document that provides over 350 prophecies of the Messiah found in the Old Testament for your consideration. Find link below.
I make no claim to be able to comment on every one of these amazing prophecies in the future, but will occasionally bring one to the readers attention for their edification.
Recently I have considered the faith we have in the Messiah, and how some may call it “blind faith” or that we have “faith in faith”, or that “it doesn’t matter what you believe, as long as you have faith in something”.
What rot!
Our faith is a faith based in fact. Historical occurrences, where God has not done His work “in a corner” (Acts 26:26).
When I first believed, I received a book that spoke of the prophecies of the Old Testament and the fulfillment of these prophecies in the person of Christ. My faith was repositioning itself from a fear/feeling faith to a friendship/fact faith. (alliteration is somewhat difficult!)
Nevertheless, the prophecies of the Christ (as all of the Word) are provided to us so that we may have encouragement and endurance for the race ahead.
Romans 15:4
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
With this introduction, I would like to offer a document providing over 350 prophecies found in the Old Testament, that the New Testament claims has found fulfillment in the Lord Jesus.
I make no claim to be able to comment on every one of these amazing prophecies in the future, but will occasionally bring one to the readers attention for their edification.
This passage, in relation to conditional security is apparent when we realize the apostle is writing to believers, as is obvious in the opening verses, where he rejoices that some (vs 4) are walking according to truth, (implying some of the children are not walking in truth). He goes on to speak of deceivers going out into the world, a separate group from the church it seems. (vs 7).
His warning to the believers are to watch, to hang on to the truth, do not lose what you have gained, but to win a full reward.
Then John writes vs 9, where he speaks of one who goes ahead of the true teaching, not abiding in the teaching that has both the Father and the Son.
2 John 1:9
9 Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
The deceivers were against Christ, speaking of Him as only a man, or only as God, not the God-man. (I understand two forms of Gnosticism were rising in the church at the time, either restricting the humanity of the Messiah, or the Deity of the Messiah.
That bit of information was a freeby, since the issue in this post is the responsibility of the believer to maintain the true teaching of the Word, in relation to the Son of God.
It seems John was giving the church a choice. You can abandon the teaching of Christ, and not retain God, or you can abide in the truth and have both the Father and the Son.
I can’t see how John would be addressing two different parties (lost and saved) in the same phrase, unless I was committed to a teaching that didn’t allow this consideration.
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Sunday school class was very good this weekend. We started in the book of Joshua and reviewed the portion of Scripture above. During our discussion, a lady made mention that verse 9 is a great promise that should give us courage. I honestly tried to be quiet but I just couldn’t. So I broke my silence – something that happens too often I fear!
Is not the command “Be strong and of good courage” first in the passage? Is not the last phrase – “for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” a result of obedience to the command to be strong and courageous? Is not the context of the entire passage an exhortation to be courageous? I suggested that if Joshua did not obey, God would not be with him. That this verse actually contains a conditional promise. I also reminded some that this is somewhat similar to Jeremiah’s situation in the first chapter of Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 1 :17
Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.
Jeremiah was being warned – obey or be confounded (confused) in front of the enemy.
We chatted for a few minutes and one believer noticed that there was no “if” in Joshua 1:9, therefore it could not be conditional. I admitted that that was an argument for their position and was willing to consider it. A bit more chatting, but I became distracted by the passage again. I always assumed the verse said …. for the LORD thy God “WILL BLESS” thee whithersoever thou goest, – but it doesn’t strictly say that. Just that God would be with Joshua/Israel. I think that is possibly a different scenario.
Consider Joshua being afraid instead of being strong and courageous. God would not be with him. Not a comfortable situation!
I’m thinking the conditional/unconditional issue isn’t the central issue. God promised to be with Joshua, and the command was to be strong and courageous.
It has been months since I have touched this subject and have numerous verses to offer my dear readers to consider in relation to the topic at hand.
Of course, I am not putting forward that thought that we can loose our confidence by a single sin, or even a prolonged backsliding (to a point), but there seems to be a preponderance of verses in the Word that provides the possibility of the believer walking away from the faith, and that this action has eternal consequences.
The verse under consideration today is 2 Corinthians 1:24
2 Corinthians 1:24
24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.
Golly Carl, this very verse speak of our security in the Lord Jesus! Yes. That security is in the Lord Jesus, yet Paul does not say … “you stand firm in your Savior”, but you stand firm in your faith.
That faith which is yours.
My concern is for those who throw away their faith, their confidence in the Savior, the slow and imperceptible drifting away that is so common amongst the pulls and temptations of our modern life. (Consider Hebrews 2)
I will readily admit my fire is not burning hot as it was when I first believed, and with that I confess my weakness. Of course, I consider some of this diminishing of fire to be necessary in order for wisdom, understanding and patience to take hold of my life. That is an aspect of maturity and growth.
Yet I wonder…
The truth of the matter is that the lure of this materialistic life is a great danger and I fear that my faith may shrink at times.
My Savior is great and He is the One who rescues me, and yet I need to accept the responsibility of this relationship He has invited me into.
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Hide the Beer, The Pastor’s Here – by The Swirling Eddies
The song looks like a commentary on the average Christian’s fear of the Pastor, and how we seek to hide our real life from the professional beleiver. I think this song speak more to the hypocrisy in all our lives, and how the professional believer can find ways to mask his hypocrisy.
As she packed her bags and gathered her books “Scripture Man” gave her that lustful look Yes, lust is his brew, but no one sees through His minty-fresh breath ain’t reeking
More to it than I first expected
Take a listen!
Hide the Beer, The Pastor’s Here – by The Swirling Eddies
Hide the Beer, The Pastor’s Here – by The Swirling Eddies
The straw runs down his arm and leg Under the carpet Out to the keg A secret party tonight at Point Loma And the hate in your heart you’re hiding well But the booze on your breath is easy to smell There’s a six pack to hide on the Oral U side Let’s drive through Oklahoma
And hide the beer! The pastor’s here! Hide the beer! Think of your career! He might find out that we’re human beings Bring us all down to the wrack and the ruin
She had a beer as an evening snack When the “Scripture Man” planned a sneak attack Suspension’s the buzz out at Wheaton As she packed her bags and gathered her books “Scripture Man” gave her that lustful look Yes, lust is his brew, but no one sees through His minty-fresh breath ain’t reeking
When the coast is clear, you can kiss me, dear Together we’ll have hell to pay So wear a beard The pastor’s here Put the R-rated movie away
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
The Finish Line – by Steve Taylor
You are gonna get the impression that Steve Taylor was a favorite of mine, and you would be right. His truth-telling can be biting and he is a story teller. This song speaks of my failures and the goodness of our Father. I don’t like the following portion of the song, since it hits me a bit too much, but truth don’t care bout my feeling now, do they?
The vision came He saw the odds A hundred little gods on a gilded wheel “These have tried to take your place, but Father, by your grace I will never kneel I will never kneel…”
Take a listen! But once you start, you gotta promise me that you will listen to the end!
The Finish Line – by Steve Taylor
The Finish Line – by Steve Taylor
Once upon an average morn An average boy was born for the second time Prone upon the altar there He whispered up the prayer he’d kept hid inside
The vision came He saw the odds A hundred little gods on a gilded wheel “These will vie to take your place, but Father, by your grace I wil never kneel”
And I saw you, upright and proud And I saw you wave to the crowd And I saw you laughing out loud at the Philistines And I saw you brush away rocks And I saw you pull up your socks And I saw you out of the blocks For the finish line
Darkness falls The devil stirs And as your vision blurs you start stumbling The heart is weak The will is gone And every strong conviction comes tumbling down
Malice rains The acid guile is sucking at your shoes while the mud is fresh It floods the trail It bleeds you dry As every little god buys its pound of flesh
And I saw you licking your wounds And I saw you weave your cocoons And I saw you changing your tunes for the party line And I saw you welsh on old debts I saw you and your comrades bum cigarettes And you hemmed and you hawed And you hedged all your bets Waiting for a sign
Let’s wash our hands as we throw little fits Let’s all wash our hands as we curse hypocrites We’re locked in the washroom turning old tricks Deaf And joyless And full of it
The vision came He saw the odds A hundred little gods on a gilded wheel “These have tried to take your place, but Father, by your grace I will never kneel I will never kneel…”
Off in the distance Bloodied but wise As you squint with the light of the truth in your eyes
And I saw you Both hands were raised And I saw your lips move in praise And I saw you steady your gaze For the finish line
Every idol like dust A word scattered them all And I rose to my feet when you scaled the last wall And I gasped When I saw you fall In his arms At the finish line
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
By His Grace – by Van Morrison
My wife and I would take our kids to the library for five books each when they were young, and one afternoon I tripped over a double album of Van Morrison, called Hymns to the Silence. I signed it out of the library, took it home and listened to it constantly.
Years pass and I get my little red Buick, and this album shows up in my recordings – Don’t worry, I bought a copy after I returned the disks to the library.
Occassionaly, I would give that ol’ bass box a break, and cruise in that ol’ Buick, listening to Van. This particular song speaks of Philippians 2:12-13.
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Or as Van Morrison might sing…
You’ve got to try for the Kingdom … By His Grace
Take a listen!
By His Grace – by Van Morrison
By His Grace – by Van Morrison
You’ve got to try, for the kingdom You’ve got to try, for the kingdom On high, you’ve got to try, By His grace, by His grace
You’ve got to live your religion Deep inside, when you try For the kingdom on high By His grace, by His grace
Open your mind to the wisdom When you try for the kingdom, on high By His grace, by His grace
Open your heart to the wisdom In your mind when you try For the kingdom on high By His grace, by His grace
One day at a time, you got to try Open your eye, it will come By and by, when you try By His grace, by His grace By His grace, by His grace.
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
Occasionally I will be dwelling on a verse or passage, ruminating on the message, (or to be honest, wandering off into some undisciplined daydreaming), and the Lord will bless me with a truth that is so obvious, so fresh and such a blessing that I just want to share it with you.
Such is the following verse.
Col 1:14
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
I recently published a few blogs on the concept of redemption and remembered that it has manifold meanings, but primarily the concept is that of buying, or more specifically that of buying back, to redeem something or someone.
It is in Christ we have our redemption. He bought us through His bloody tortuous death on the cross. This is a wonderful truth, a truth that needs to warm our hearts daily and encourage us to stand for the Master, to love others sacrificially, and to give of ourselves as He did for us.
Such love.
To redeem, as I said earlier, is to buy back.
I got myself a friend who’s child got in a wee bit o’ trouble with the law. He had to go down to the cop shop late one night and provide bail for little Joey. He was furious, and having “redeemed” his son from a night of deserved punishment, he drove home with Joey, but the trip was ominously silent. Of course, at home the mother gushed over Joey’s return, but my friend simply sent to bed.
Weeks pass, and no communication, no contact, no concern over the son’s condition. My buddy redeemed his son. That is true.
But that is all.
Not so with our Father in heaven.
He redeemed us, even though we were enemies. When He redeemed us, He “blew it all”! The ransom was the ultimate price.
And when He began to take us home, there was no silence, no begrudging the payment, no avoidance of relationship.
This added act of love was reinforced with the above verse. He ransomed us, redeemed us with His blood, AND forgave our sins. There is nothing between us, other than our own misunderstanding of the depth of love He has for us.
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Drowning Machine – by Tourniquet
These guys are about the heaviest I listened to during my Buick days! The hook for me was the incredible drumming by Ted Kirkpatrick.
This song speaks of addiction, and the dangers of self confidence.
The water is fast, but it ain’t deep I waded out before I could do it in my sleep Another line, another fix Another “I don’t care”
Take a listen! But be warned – this one has some volume…
Drowning Machine – by Tourniquet
Drowning Machine – by Tourniquet
The water is fast, but it ain’t deep I waded out before I could do it in my sleep Another line, another fix Another “I don’t care” The place you thought you’d never be Guess what, you’re there
Drowning machine Drowning machine
Sow a thought, reap an action Sow an action, reap an habit Sow an habit, reap a destiny Do anything, be anyone But you’re not free
Drowning machine Drowning machine
A three foot river drop A circular hell Drowning machine is Ringing the death bell Your lifeless soul floats to the shore You couldn’t stop Had to have more, more, more
Drowning machine Drowning machine
Drowning machine Tragic death scene
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
All over Me – by The Benjamin Gate
This group was from South Africa and had a lady front woman (Adrienne “Adie” Camp), with a great voice. It was a fun group, but like I mentioned with X-Sinner, these guys were having fun with thier music. There seemed to be a generality about this song, but nevertheless, it was catchy and I tended to find I came back to it occasionally.
Wave come, wave fall Cast me on your broken shore Sun come, sun fall Cast me on your love so warm
Take a listen!
All over Me – by The Benjamin Gate
All over Me – by The Benjamin Gate
Wave come, wave fall Cast me on your broken shore Sun come, sun fall Cast me on your love so warm
Jesus’ love is Jesus’ love is
All over me, all over me Your love is all over me All over me, all over me Your love is . . .Christ come, Christ crawl Nailed to a cross so tall All come, all fall All walk with hearts so torn
Jesus’ love is Jesus’ love is
All over me, all over me Your love is all over me All over me, all over me Your love is . . .
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Brutal Planet – Alice Cooper
I could not believe it when I first heard that Alice Cooper had become a devout Christian. It was such a surprise, and then to hear that he put out some albums with explicit Christian message was too much for me.
The first album I listened to was Brutal Planet, and the title song is included for your consideration.
It is classic Alice with a great message.
Here’s where we keep the armies Here’s where we write their names Here’s where the money got us Here’s our famous hall of shame Here’s where we starve the hungry Here’s where we cheat the poor Here’s where we beat the children Here is where we pay the whores
Why don’t you, come down to It’s such a brutal planet It’s such an ugly world Why won’t you, come down to….
Take a listen!
Brutal Planet – Alice Cooper
“Brutal Planet”
We’re spinning round on this ball of hate There’s no parole, there’s no great escape We’re sentenced here until the end of days And then my brother there’s a price to pay
We’re only human, we were born to die Without the benefit of reason why We live for pleasure to be satisfied And now it’s over there’s no place to hide
Why don’t you, come down to It’s such a brutal planet It’s such an ugly world Why won’t you, come down to
“This world is such perfection” (What a sight) “It’s just like paradise” (For my eyes) “A truly grand creation” (What a sight) “From up here it looks so nice” (For my eyes)
It’s such a brutal planet It’s such a living hell It was a holy garden That’s right where Adam fell It’s where the bite was taken It’s where we chose to sin It’s where we first were naked This is where our death begins
We took advice from that deceiving snake He said don’t worry it’s a piece of cake And sent us swimming in a burning lake Now we’re abandoned here for heaven’s sake
Why don’t you, come down to It’s such a brutal planet It’s such an ugly world Why won’t you, come down to
“This world is such perfection” (What a sight) “It’s just like paradise” (For my eyes) “A truly grand creation” (What a sight) “From up here it looks so nice” (For my eyes)
Here’s where we keep the armies Here’s where we write their names Here’s where the money got us Here’s our famous hall of shame Here’s where we starve the hungry Here’s where we cheat the poor Here’s where we beat the children Here is where we pay the whores
Why don’t you, come down to It’s such a brutal planet It’s such an ugly world Why won’t you, come down to
“This world is such perfection” (What a sight) “It’s just like paradise” (For my eyes) “A truly grand creation” (What a sight) “From up here it looks so nice” (For my eyes)
Right here we stoned the prophets Built idols out of mud Right here we fed the lions Christian flesh and Christian blood Down here is where we hung him Upon an ugly cross Over there we filled the ovens Right here the holocaust
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Execution – by Grammatrain
No verse in this song is one “that I sung along with” It is a graphic song of the process of abortion. If you have a squeamy stomach, stop reading.
These guys became a staple for me – but this particular song haunted me with the descriptions of the abortion described as an execution.
Take a listen!
Execution – by Grammatrain
Execution – by Grammatrain
Watch while I’m burned in salt Tell me now where’s my fault I’m torn in two, you pull me through Oh ignore my shout now scrape me out
Oh nation murders me, me, me
Suck me down your hose Pieces of my fingers and toes Use me to rew your lab rat stew Oh dissolve my voice for your woman’s choice
My execution, it’s your revolution
Spill my blood on “civil” hands And I pay to make you free Oh, nation murders me Yeah, with politicians dreams Now silencing my screams, screams, screams
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Shine – by Collective Soul
I love the hook this song has and was surprised by some believers in the church I attended that this song was Christian. Nevertheless, I listened to it and enjoyed the “general message”.
The message is open to much interpretation, and during those days, much of the popular music seemed to blur the disctinction of the topic of the song. Did the song refer to Jesus Christ? To God the Father? Looking back, the messages sent out could be accepted by anyone who simply was not materialistic.
Like I said, from my worldview, this song was religious, and it tended to provide encouragement to seek the Father.
Give me a word Give me a sign Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Lay me on the ground Fly me in the sky Show me where to look Tell me what will I find
Take a listen!
Shine – by Collective Soul
Shine – by Collective Soul
Give me a word Give me a sign Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Lay me on the ground Fly me in the sky Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Oh, heaven let your light shine downLove is in the water Love is in the air Show me where to look Tell me will love be there Teach me how to speak Teach me how to share Teach me where to go Tell me will love be there Oh, heaven let your light shine downGive me a word Give me a sign Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Lay me on the ground Fly me in the sky Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Oh, heaven let your light shine downI’m gonna let it shine I’m gonna let it shine Heaven send a light, let it shine on me Hey yeah Hey yeah Heaven send a light, let it shine on me It’s gonna shine on Shine on me Its gonna shine on Well come on and shine
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Shoeshine Johnny – by Guardian
Guardian was a group I listened to often, and they always had a distinct gospel message in thier lyrics. Shoeshine Johnny is a typical song that tells the story of a poor man who has his eyes on the prize.
Listen son he said to me Jesus died to set us free You’re old enough it’s time to chose With the Lord you’ll never lose Beat them everlasting blues
These guys sound a bit like Aerosmith and/or Van Halen, albeit without the guitar power.
Take a listen!
Shoeshine Johnny – by Guardian
Shoeshine Johnny – by Guardian
Shoeshine Johnny’s just doin’ time Settin’ up shop at the five and dime Seen a whole lot of miles, got a few more to go Everyone says he’s a humble man Tell ya bout life like no one can With a wink and a smile he’d let ya know All kinda people come from miles around Just to hear Johnny tell his stories Talk about the days gone by Talkin’ bout future glory Round round round lie goes Tell you how the good Lord knows He’d be shinin’ most every day Sit right down listen what he says
Some like to play with fire But there’s a love that’s higher And you know the Lord’s been good to me for sure Hard times can come and go But one thing for sure I know When I die The richest man I’ll be
Lookin’ back I remember the times Laughin-and-a-jokin-and-a-feelin fine Ol’ Johnny pick you up when you’re feelin’ low His words hang on in my memory The dusty ol’ book that he read to me Even now I’m grown they speak to me What gains a man to win the world But lose his very soul Riches of the Promised Land Much better than silver and gold Oh how wise is he that makes the Lord his company Fearless of the days to come Knowin’ that the battles won
Listen son he said to me Jesus died to set us free You’re old enough it’s time to chose With the Lord you’ll never lose Beat them everlasting blues
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
This Old Man – by Guardian
Speaking of looking back at the past, being dragged down with memories of waste and bad decisions. This song speaks of that ol’ man who constantly tears at our soul, taking away the joy and peace the Messiah supplies as we walk in the Spirit.
This old man, he’s flicking on the brights He’s wanting squatter’s rights He’s gotta have his space in your face Get you reminiscing for the very years you wasted Every bitter fruit you tasted gonna snare you in a stare-down
This song has a message for every believer. The Old Man is an anchor, an enemy. This old man is me!
This old man, he plays one on one He was your cool whip master, you were his B.C. son This old man, he’s got the smell of sin He’s got the nature of sin he was your actual, factual old sin nature Mother praying, Jesus save the boy Save him from the old man, got away, glory, glory
Up from the water, out of the grave Wearing a new man’s clothes The old man’s dragging the lake again lately What does he want? Mama, you don’t suppose
This old man, he don’t mind the gap He’s like a subway rat, he’s crawling out your past Out the dark, little land shark, little predator scavenger Serving up sucker punch, flyweight, gonna eat your lunch
This old man, he’s flicking on the brights He’s wanting squatter’s rights He’s gotta have his space in your face Get you reminiscing for the very years you wasted Every bitter fruit you tasted gonna snare you in a stare-down
Better to choke than breathe in your curse This old man, this old man Better to crawl than to ride in your hearse This old man, this old man This old man, this old man
Up from the water, out of the grave Wearing a new man’s clothes The old man’s dragging the lake again lately What does he want? Mama, you don’t suppose
This old man, he plays seek and destroy He comes robbing my joy, he’s here spreading the rot Old man, don’t you get it? What I’ve got is good as gold Good as gold, better than gold
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Pain – by Grammatrain
At first the bass line had me. (Remember the bass box in my little car – this song vibrated the road!) Besides the bass line, this song speaks!
As we travel this world with faith in the Master, I have learned that the teaching of the prosperity gospel is empty, void and so deceptive.
When I became a believer, to be victorious meant always a smile, success, great feelings and never admitting to weakness, or to the tensions in the believers life that are so real.
If you are a beleiver, understand that faith lives in suffering and the pain of a broken world. Grammatrain nails this concept. I personally have experienced some difficult times internally lately, and need to look to the Master in the mist of them.
This song hit me today!
I find through every ounce of pain I feel That my mind cannot deny that God is real
I have referred to this group once before (Execution – by Grammatrain), and will likely direct you to them again. They are awesome! This song hits home in so many ways. If you are struggling, take a listen, and read the lyrics. So much tension!
Take a listen!
Pain – by Grammatrain
Pain – by Grammatrain
I wish that I could say I am a perfect man I wish sometimes that I would not be who I am One day I decided I would think on this Not knowing if faith and pain could co-exist
Could I ever on my own conceive Of someone I did not know, but I need? I must be made to be at peace and communion ‘Cause there must be some place Somehow from where I have fallen
I find through every ounce of pain I feel That my mind cannot deny that God is real
The inconsistency of what I say I should be Compared to what I am in actuality Leaves me in conclusion that I know the way Though I am unable to always obey
Nothing in this world has satisfied My soul’s hunger for a deeper life The weight of my misdeeds were crushing, blinding me And I still live with pain inside but now I can see
And I find through every ounce of pain I feel That my mind cannot deny that God is real
The pieces of my life are scattered on the floor I stared at them till I could take no more
I do not deserve to be set free Forgiveness is what I desperately need If it wasn’t for the perfect blood was shed Would I not be dead inside but I live now instead
I find through every ounce of pain I feel That my mind cannot deny that God is real
I find through every ounce of pain I feel That my mind cannot deny that God is real
I know my faith’s still here Believe through all my tears
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Church of Do What You Want To – by Jacob’s Trouble
The verse that seemed prophetic (although the entire song surely is!) is as follows.
Turn in your hymnals to hymn number one, It ain’t “Holy, Holy, Holy,” it’s “Fun, Fun, Fun” Don’t need a saviour ’cause we got no flaws, They ain’t sins no more; they’re more like spiritual faux pas.
I really enjoyed listening to these guys, and thier estimate of the condition of the church, which I certainly didn’t like!
Take a listen!
Church of Do What You Want To – by Jacob’s Trouble
Church of Do What You Want To – by Jacob’s Trouble
Are you tired of religions that only seem to bring you down, cramping your lifestyle like a certain thorny crown? Are you sick of being told that you can’t make it on your own? If that’s your case, I’ve got a place that you can call a home.
It’s at the church of do what you want to, the church of do what you please, The church of do what feels good, baby, and believe what you want to believe, No absolutes, no wrong or right, just ambiguity.
Well, we don’t believe in Heaven and we won’t believe in Hell, We threw away the Bible and the sacraments as well, Jesus is just alright with us, just as long as you don’t try to make him out as more than just an ordinary guy.
At the church of do what you want to, the church of do what you please, The church of do what feels good, baby, and believe what you want to believe, No absolute, no wrong or right, just vague philosophy, At the church of do what you want to, the church of do what you please.
I…I know something’s wrong, Something once was here, but now it’s gone, oh.
Turn in your hymnals to hymn number one, It ain’t “Holy, Holy, Holy,” it’s “Fun, Fun, Fun” Don’t need a saviour ’cause we got no flaws, They ain’t sins no more; they’re more like spiritual faux pas.
I…I know something’s wrong, But, frankly, I am having too much fun.
At the church of do what you want to, Church of do what you want to, Ch-ch-ch-church of do what you want to, Church of do what you want to.
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
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