I love songs that are chock full of Biblical theology. Take a look at this one, for example....
The Atonement Q+A
by Shai Linne featuring Stephen The Levite
Who is God?
God is the universe's Creator
And Sustainer plus the only Savior,
there is no one greater
He triune, holy, omnipotent,
omniscient, absolute
Loving, sovereign and righteous are a
few of His attributes
How do we know this?
Well, we know this from the Bible
Where God has revealed Himself - anything else is just an idol
What's the Bible about?
Man's complete ruin in sin
And what God has done in Christ to bring us to Him again
What is sin?
Sin is the breaking of God's law
Plus our condition, which means from birth we all got flaws
What's the result?
The result is by nature we're God's enemies
And must pay the penalty unless God provides the remedy
What's the remedy?
The remedy is the cross of Christ
Where He suffered all the strikes for the lawless type
I've been rescued by the Lamb, I'm convinced that He's risen
And blessed is the man whose sins are forgiven!
Just fall back
and with the eyes of faith behold the beauty of surprising grace
Because the Lamb has died, third day He had to rise
He's magnified - God's wrath is satisfied
So fall back
There's an atonement now
The cross of Christ is holy ground
Because the Lamb has died, third day He had to rise
He's magnified - God's wrath is satisfied
Regeneration:
The Holy Spirit's true work in His love
To the elect, who receive new birth from above
Expiation:
Expiation means God's removed my filthiness
The Old Testament type was the goat into the wilderness
Redemption:
We've been freed from slavery to sin
And His very own blood is the price He paid, my friend
Propitiation:
Propitiation means since the Lamb has died
His work is finished - God's wrath is satisfied
Adoption:
Adoption means God is now my Father
I got the hottest Papa and by the Spirit holler Abba
Reconciliation:
Means there's no more enmity
God is now a friend to me, we're no longer enemies
Justification:
God declares us righteous
Sanctification:
We're being made into His likeness
Glorification:
That's what happens at the finish
When God conforms believers perfectly
to Christ's image!
Just fall back
And with the eyes of faith behold the beauty of surprising grace
Because the Lamb has died, third day He had to rise
He's magnified - God's wrath is satisfied
So fall back
There's an atonement now
The cross of Christ is holy ground
Because the Lamb has died, third day He had to rise
He's magnified - God's wrath is satisfied
God's grace is magnificent, He slayed His innocent
Son - through faith and repentance we get the benefits
What is faith?
Faith is a gift from God - when we receive this
We trust and treasure the person and finished work of Jesus
Repentance?
Repentance is turning from your sin
And trusting Christ as the Spirit cleanses you within
What is grace?
Oh, grace is unmerited favor
Our inheritance major 'cause we cherish the Savior
Right, and if I may quote again, we were doomed with Satan
But believers got Jesus' righteousness through imputation
Imputation?
God takes Jesus' righteousness amount
Through faith He credits it into the Christian's account
Anything else?
Well, I guess this overview must suffice
But none of this is possible apart from union with Christ
And finally, once you know the ways of the Lord
Than the only thing that you can say is
Soli Deo Gloria!
Just fall back
And with the eyes of faith behold the beauty of surprising grace
Because the Lamb has died, third day He had to rise
He's magnified - God's wrath is satisfied
So fall back
There's an atonement now
The cross of Christ is holy ground
Because the Lamb has died, third day He had to rise
He's magnified - God's wrath is satisfied
This song is by Shai Linne, who is one of the few hip hop artist who has written and recorded so many songs about God's character and not about himself and his experiences. There is waaaaay too much emphasis on our personal experiences and sooooo not enough on who God is. I guess that's why I am drawn towards these God-centered hip hop songs.
My children have been exposed to rap music from our CD collection. They like it. That's ok. Should we purchase any more music, it'll have to be some of Mr. Linne's songs. I'll use whatever it takes to get Biblical teaching and theology into this family, for the glory and praise of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Here is The Atonement Q+A song if you'd like to hear it.
Here are some of my favorite songs by Shai Linne....
Music should be an expression of worship and not self and I like that you pointed that out with this song. I have not heard of this artist but I appreciate the words of this song.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Dawn