This Bethel Worship Song Should be Avoided by All Christians, Worship Leaders and Churches
I was at a conference not too long ago and THIS song was sung during the service. The songs we select during worship are just as important as the sermons we preach. This video will help you analyze worship songs to ensure they are theologically accurate and proper to sing. This particular Bethel song is one that should be avoided and in this video I'll explain why.
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Guys, I am not against Bethel music. But this particular song is not theologically accurate and I hope you’ll gain better skills at discerning these types of songs so you don’t sing them nor introduce them to your congregation if you are a worship leader.
This was a sobering reminder Allen. We just really have to be seeking guidance from God & the Holy spirit when it comes down to us leading worship. Having the privilege to lead worship shouldn't be taken lightly. Thanks for another great video brother!! 🔥
This refers to jericho walls coming down. When we are led by the Holy Spirit in prayer and in biblical truth to speak things out then things will happen as God's word is not void to accomplish things
Exactly 💯. I usually like singing Hillsong's and Bethel's Music but I don't like worship songs with New Age philosophy, paganism or inappropriate words in it because you're exactly right that worship songs meant to glorify The Lord our God through music is just as important as a preacher's sermons. AMEN brother Parr we're here for the furtherance of The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏❤️. This has nothing and everything to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a fellow Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college student. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't. I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict. Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers. Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of but not macro or micro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word. Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant.
As stated elsewhere in the comments, this is exactly why worship leaders need to start writing and recording more of their own originals. If you control the content, you control how theologically sound the song is.
@@rjlbabbc Actually, that also comes to my mind when I've read those lyrics. But yeah, I kinda agree with brother Allen here. It's very subtle way of credit-, or more specifically, glory-grabbing. When worship songs shift from Glory to God to glory to me, I think it's about time we reconsider the songs. For me personally, I can easily change those "I" into "You" so as to redeem the lyrics of this song. But maybe that's just me.
I've never heard the song but I took the walls come crashing down line as when the Children of Israel shouted and the walls of Jericho came crashing down. When I'm obedient to God, and do what he commands me to do, demons are cast out and the sick are healed and souls are saved. Not because of anything in my power. It's 100% God working through me.
Exactly! I’m seriously surprised 😮 at this Christian KZheadr , Jericho walls came down with a shout , and it’s clearly stated after that line , I have the authority Jesus has given me
His point is the lyrics are removing God from the equation like even if he used his power through is it became our power. This is why Samson was trapped he thought the power was in himself.
Exactly. Roman 6:10 say that same spirit that rose Christ from the dwells inside of us. Greater works shall we do John 14:23 &. Life and death are in the power of the tongue proverbs 18:21
@@brianbauer3148 yes but not in the context of the song. The lyrics clearly stated that the songwriter was acting on the authority given Him by Christ, on the victory given him by Christ Sometimes "oversabi" too much. That's his problem right here
@@R456jen We're not doing anything, the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus does it all!!! We are NOTHING without the Lord!!
"when I open up my mouth" makes me think about the power of prayer or spreading the gospel because each of those really do perform miracles we can witness. Just remember all the credit is surely due to Jesus because he gave us that authority.
Exactly
My same thoughts. Well said.
Completely agree, but who is analyzing this lyric? It is his personal point of view, always enemies will try to diminish the authority given to us Mat.10:1 and some others.
Amen
That was my thought too. I need more understanding on how this is wrong. For the lyrics say it was the individual's power, or was is meaning they open their mouth and the power of Jesus comes through? And I think that is correct. I am not a Bible scholar.
So tell me if that portion of the lyrics is inaccurate, did not the Bible say if you have the faith a small is a mustard seed you can say to this mountain move from here to there and it will happen?
This is why i cant deal with overly religious Christians.. everything we need to exist on this human journey to navigate this world, God put it inside us. We have the power to heal, in the name of Jesus Christ.. including casting out demons. We are anything but powerless as Christians.. Jesus himself even said we are like gods and we are to be Christ-like. We can do all things with Christ who strengthens us.
@@JesusLovesEVERYTHINGwhere in the Bible does Jesus say we are like gods?
There is nothing wrong with this song. All glory is given to God. They aren't saying anything about they're doing it themselves. Champion was written when the child of a couple who are members was near death. Praise God he lived and this song was written to show the power of Prayer and praise and the power of God. It's a beautiful song and has probably helped hundreds of thousands of people since it was recorded. I know it helps me.
AMEN! Glory to God!
Respect but I'm not sure about this one. As a fellow Christian (and fellow KZheadr), I really hope that everything I post below is viewed through the lens of mutual respect. I love your channel and learn a lot from you. If the lyrics had said instead, "I lift up my voice and shout and *_every mountain will be cast into the sea_* . . ." (from Matt 11:23) then I doubt we'd even be talking about these lyrics. The original Bible verse says " *_Whoever says_* to this mountain . . ." We're clearly supposed to say things with our mouths because that's the part that talks. And, mountains, walls? What's the difference? Also, Jesus did say directly, “He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these *_he will do_* ." (John 14:12). Of course, the walls in the lyrics bring the walls of Jericho to mind, "the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat." (Joshua 6:20). God told them to shout and He clearly is always prompting us to pray in our own lives. There are other verses that echo these sentiments. This raises the question, is this an issue of theology or something as basic as faith, then? If our personal theology/doctrine/beliefs don't encourage us to pray for miracles, then we need to make more room for what Jesus told us. Also, the lyrics do clearly identify the source of the power/authority as Jesus (on the very same slide.). The slide @4:54 does not say, our voices can create miracles. It says, " *_When_* I lift my voice . . ." Those are two different statements. Jesus said, "When you pray . . ." more than once. All that said, if the question at the end of the video had asked, "Is this music *_Biblically_* accurate?" I'd say the answer is yes! If there are Bible verses that say we shouldn't pray, lift up our voice, or even shout for miracles, or that the Holy Spirit is retired from the business of miracles, then let's talk about those verses. ;-) I'll give you a real personal example that is an illustration of those lyrics (but, more importantly, the Bible verses that support them). Years ago, I injured my knee in sports. It didn't improve one bit for 2 months and there was constant pain. I was considering surgery. But I hadn't seriously prayed about it yet. I finally had the faith--prompted by God--to pray for healing (and I said those prayers out of my mouth) and received prayer at church from some people who laid hands on my knee. Within 48 hours, my knee was 100% healed. No more crutches. No more brace. God healed me *_when_* I lifted my voice. I didn't get healing until I prayed. In terms of common ground, I agree we should carefully examine the lyrics we sing. I agree that we are not little gods. We are not the source of miracles and we cannot create anything miraculously. We cannot "name it and claim it." But I don't see that slide of lyrics saying any of those things. I'm not even sure the lyrics implied those things. Again, you have my utmost respect. This is just a respectful disagreement. God bless.
100% agree! I look at that part of the song to be talking about that same thing!
Thank you
Amen to that 😪
Yes!
Amen 🙏
And Jesus said, “If YOU SAY to the mountain …”
Wow I'm glad people really get this song Pastor your comment about hoping we can develop better skills is demeaning and a Lil arrogant Insinuating that whoever does not agree with you is wrong and needs better skills You missed it this time Just humble yourself and read the majority of comments which are glorifying to God and not to man itself
AMEN!! Speak to the mountain!!! 🙌🏼
I think you would just have to see the context of the "when i open up my mouth, miracles start breaking out" and the "when i lift my voice and shout, every wall comes crashing down" lyrics because they're surrounded by "I have the authority Jesus has given me" and therefore the lyrics aren't saying that I, the human being, am the one capable of crashing down the walls or that miracles break out because of ME but because of the authority Jesus has given me. Just like you said, worship music is just as important as the sermons but as you also most likely know, context is also very important and in this context, it's giving Jesus the glory and the credit for the walls crashing down and miracles breaking out. It's not about me. It's about Him and His authority that work through me.
The problem is attributing the power to the person rather than to God. If God tells you to shout and walls will fall down, the power is still God's power, not the power of your voice.
Exactly
I think the song is referring to the power of the holy Spirit in you. Song said "I have the authority, Jesus has given me".
God uses all vessels for his will even the enemy to prove his point or points to his people.god will be the final judge on weather its true or false.but we all have to make a choice in the discernment process we believe it or not. And honestly I don't think it's a big deal the man who sang the song had a meaning and purpose in his heart that he wanted to share with the rest of the world whether it was inspired by God just listen read your Bible and make your own concussion
Mark 11:23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him (and other similar scriptures) - as long as we are praying the will of God we shall have whatever we ask.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sir you need a deeper revelation. Walls are type of problems in our lives. Mark 11:23 in context when God speaks his word to us we can speak his words and walls or problems in time will remove. That is the context of the song.
Yes and Amen! Never run at your enemy with your mouth shut!
Amen
I thought of this verse immediately too!!!
I don’t think it’s meant as we have the authority on our own but that we have the authority through Jesus Christ. I am who He says I am. We are to speak with boldness.
“When I lift my voice and shout, every wall comes crashing down” Read the story of Jericho when Joshua and the Israelites were going around the walls of Jericho seven times and in the seventh time, the walls came crashing down…..I believe that’s what this refers to….in our life God has given has authority to break walls in our life that enemy has put to prevent us to moving to certain destination…..they follow up the lyrics with (I have authority that Jesus has given me) this is good because they are not claiming to break the walls just with their shout, but the authority that’s Christ has given them…and I truly believe so….
While I don't ascribe to the law of attraction that many in the church do these days, I do generally agree with what you wrote here. I also thought of the imagery of Jericho and how this particular lyric was likely a symbol of things holding us back in our personal lives, not speaking of literal walls. It's also true that in many cases the things we beg for or think we know best are answered with "No" or "I know better" or "Not the right timing" from God, so we can't expect everything we declare to just happen right then and there. Even though we are His children, we can still be in error and ask for things not in accordance with His will. Plus, He disciplines those He loves and even allows horrible things to come into the lives of His children while we remain on earth. So we can't just wish away every difficulty. Sometimes those things are from His hand in order to grow us in ways we cannot fully understand.
This is of what I was thinking. Also we do have authority to proclaim that a person is healed in the name of Jesus and if that person heals than yes that is considere a miracle. God gives gifts and one of them is the gift of healing, through JESUS. So I didn’t see anything wrong with the song in my opinion
I agree with your comment
@@YarialisLopez But well but its not you doing the healing its always gods decition you can not heal if god doesnt want it.
Vain repetition is always unacceptable… The walls of Jericho fell because the Israelites followed God’s specific instructions… Now we’re under the new covenant and Christian have the specific instructions to bind,rebuke,cast out demons and lay hand upon the sick in Jesus name! Our God giving authority is totally spiritual and not metaphorical! May God grace be with you all!
Pastor Allen I do appreciate your concern. Yes worship in music is just as important as the sermon. Great point made. However I feel you are stretching in your critique of the song lyrics. Like scripture if we take things out of context we can misread what is trying to be shared. I do believe the words were not saying we have the power to break down the walls, or create a miracle by speaking…the following line refers to Jesus giving the authority … that’s what happens in the Bible. Jesus gave authority to heal but in the power of Jesus. My final thought refers to following the old saying… get the info straight from the horses mouth. Did you actually contact the composer & lyricist? Did you watch any interviews where they shared the story behind the song? Their heart may actually be more on track for praising than you think. Thank you for making me pause and evaluate. 🙏🏻
he is right with the expressed concern of ensuring we are not using emotion to replace truth. Truth doesn't feel great...but it is
The lyrics you are pointing to are a declaration of Faith in the power and authority we have in the finished work of Christ!
“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20)
Yet it is moved because of the power of God. It is by His Hand that the mountain is moved, by His will, not ours. It is not about us but about Him. Edit. What I'm trying to say is that we don't do these things by ourselves, but God does them, but we call for these things to happen by Faith. Yes, with faith nothing is impossible to us but because God is there doing the impossible possible, not us doing so.
@@veronica1070 of course Yes. If we were to do things with our own strength, we would not even be able to breathe. We can't even breathe without His help. We breathe because He allows it. We are, because HE IS!🤍🙌 He answers our prayers not because our faith is great, HE answers our prayers because HE IS GREAT and Generous. Glory to GOD!🤍😇
Joshua 6:1-21 (ie V16)
We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!! Yes, ALL THINGS!❤
Proverbs 18:21- Death and life are in the power of tongue...our tongues 😜
Walls can be broken when we sing. The walls of depression and anxiety. He has given us the authority to speak miracles. It is not through us but through Jesus who gives us strength and power
Did he now? How do you define a miracle, and what miracles have you spoken?
This exact video is that fine line between the Baptist and the nondenominational or Pentecostal. Either you agree the guy talking in this video or you have common sense and read the Bible and see what it says as plain as daylight
@@TommyD1213 prayed for my baby girl to be healed of asthma. Professed with my lips that she was healed and it was done. We are now at 2 months with no asthma meds and no asthma symptoms. I spoke the miracle. I did not perform the miracle but I spoke it and I believed it and it happened.
@@TommyD1213did you not read where Jesus said greater works will you do? Every time we share the gospel, and a person accepts the call, it's a miracle. Not from our authority but from the grace of Christ
@@rockerrod60091000% i first watched his video on pentecostalism and now this. Both times I just can't help but feel he's missing a lot. A whole video for that?? Man..
Hi. I don't usually make comments but for this one, I want to. I don't see anything wrong with that song. Besides, if you let the song being played while in worship mess up your state in the worship, it's basically your fault, not the song leader's or writer's. Worship should be in spirit and truth, the truth of God in your heart. You relate with God with that reality in your heart. At the end, though a worship leader leads a congregation in worship, God looks at the state of each individual heart, not how accurately the song is biblically. It is the perfection of Christ that covers us in this case, not whether we have perfect theology or not, though good theology is very necessary.
Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation- Mike Todd, Joel olsteen,Joyce Meyer, Paula white, td jakes etc etc all evil/ misguided false teachers as well. Isaiah 56 and Isaiah 30 and Matthew etc tell us ... if music sounds life the world then it's not of God also. Most of this could be rnb, pop song if you change the lyrics
I am confused does the bible not say that God works through us to help heal the sick As this bible verse says? I do agree with a worship song that needs to be focused on God rather than being centered on us. But what does this bible verse mean then? John 14:12, KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. Or am I not understanding the verse correctly
Amen!!!❤
Yes. You're right. He's just wanting to caution us to really pay close attention to what we hear and say, I'm sure that's all. I don't know this man, but we can't allow the enemy to bring discord among us. Lord bless!!
The "I have the authority Jesus has given me" is still giving God ALL the glory and honor. Without Jesus, without the Holy Spirit indwelling us, we are nothing. As a child of God, we are given that authority, and as a human vessel, I can and do believe God can work through me because I have all faith in HIM!
Amen! This is one of my favorite songs. Dante bowe. People may not like him either. I LOVE HIM. He helped me through some darkest of days when my brother took his life. I sang this songs so many nights in my darkness! It’s saying when you believe in Jesus walls (you’ve built around yourself) come crashing down! That’s half the problem with this world… people over analyze everyone else but forget to analyze themselves….YOU ARE MY CHAMPION GIANTS FALL WHEN YOU STAND UNDEFEATED EVERY BATTLE YOU’VE WON!!!
I don't see nothing wrong in that song
That's his opinion I don't see nothing wrong in that song they put God first in that song may God forgive this KZhead brother
exactly
Amen!!!❤
John Wesley said, people will often forget what you preach but they will remember what you sing. That is why the theology of music was so important to him.
John Wesley was full of false theology... perverted the Scripture, redefined words to teach that men are not chosen by God from all eternity based on God's perfections and decretive will, but based on the puny creature's choice. Wesley belongs on a long list of heretics, not a long list of sound biblical theologians or bible teachers or evangelists. He followed Pelagius and Jacob Herman's (Arminius) false theology and built error upon error. George Whitfield wrongly commended him, giving rise to many sound teachers naming Wesley among the great teachers... solidifying the sea of false doctrine we are swimming in today.
Too bad he was wrong about both
Too bad you’re the one that is wrong JC-sj2pd
Right!
Yes,the movement he started that became the Methodists were onto a good idea there. In the 18th century the tired old pretty corrupt Church of England did have a point in their sceptism of Wesley's movement. It very much ran and grew on enthusiasm which sounds great to our modern ears. We who grew up in the post 1945 world have lived in a culture all our lives that promotes enthusiasm as a driving force. Not bad in itself. But of course a "faith" based on your emotions and feelings can thrive when all is well but vanish when hard times strike. Certainly be much harder to sustain,abd (in some lines of thought) if those hard times have struck God doesn't love you and your faith wasn't true. Not my idea but one aspect of thought. Bad things happen to bad people theory. But to return to Wesley et al,they shone a light of hope and love into people's lives that were so grim,they showed a "way out". I live in the area where Wesley preached A LOT . This was a coal mining area back then,the miners lives were poor and grim and they were notorious for burning down toll gates and rioting. The people of the nearby city of Bristol hated and feared the miners of Kingswood. They saw them as feral animals not humans. When Wesley preached it's recorded the miners + their families were so overwhelmed by the sense of God's Love that he conveyed to them that their tears made white channels down their coal dust blackened faces.
I sing this song at youth group a lot the time. when the line says "when i open up my mouth miracles start breaking out" we are talking about the power of the holy spirit and how he works through us and if you take just those lines then it would sound self centered but when you take the song as a whole then it's clear that its the power of the holy spirt that works through us. That is why the next thing it says is "i have the authority that Jesus has given me" because it's the power of the holy spirit that does the miracle and not us.
Amen! This is one of my favorite songs. Dante bowe. People may not like him either. I LOVE HIM. He helped me through some darkest of days when my brother took his life. I sang this songs so many nights in my darkness! It’s saying when you believe in Jesus walls (you’ve built around yourself) come crashing down! That’s half the problem with this world… people over analyze everyone else but forget to analyze themselves….YOU ARE MY CHAMPION GIANTS FALL WHEN YOU STAND UNDEFEATED EVERY BATTLE YOU’VE WON!!!
Dante is a favorite of mine also. His anointing is powerful.
Amen!!!❤
Music bypasses the prefrontal cortex. This is why it is able to grip the heart so quickly. It takes discipline to analyze lyrics in all music. Even children absorb the spirit of music. It’s very serious to have quiet moments to ponder and reflect. Otherwise we progress through our days without giving any critical thought to things and therefore no wisdom to go against the wiles of the devil.
"It’s very serious to have quiet moments to ponder and reflect. Otherwise we progress through our days without giving any critical thought to things " I had to reiterate, awesome point and so eloquently put sister! I need to write that out and tape it to my remote control as a reminder lol.
Amen sista.couldnt have said it better myself!!
@@577buttfan Does your Words not have power?
@@catchyusername3083 Hey there What does Luke 6 45 mean? The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
@@577buttfan Hey there again. What does Proverbs 12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Mean to a Child of God?
"i have the authority,Jesus has given me".yes i do!i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Amen.
read the context of Paul making that statement in Philippians 4. Please don't ignore the context.
@@ianmcdonald8648we've recently read through Philippians with my home group. We spent a bit of time on this one ;)
I can do all things through Christ As Paul had boasted of things that were very great, in order that this might not be attributed to pride or furnish others with occasion of foolish boasting, he adds, that it is by Christ that he is gifted with this strength. “I can do all things, ” says Paul, “but it is in Christ, not by my own power, for it is Christ that supplies me with strength.” Hence we infer, that Christ will not be less strong and invincible in us also, if, conscious of our own weakness, we place reliance upon his power alone. When he says all things, he means merely those things which belong to his calling.
@@ianmcdonald8648 Totally agreed.
@@sharejesus.1157 Also the context of that statement is how Paul suffered through persecution and hardship in order to preach the Gospel.
It's a powerful song! Thank you Bethel💯🔥🙏♥️
Read the rest of the dang lyric. They clearly say the only authority we have over walls breaking and miracles happening is the authority God gives us. The four lines aren't separated into 2 thoughts. They are the same thought.
Missed me with this one Pastor Allen. The walls of Jericho came crashing down with the shout and worship of the people. The power of life and death is in the tongue. He's given us the power and authority through Christ to speak and command demons to go..that is a miracle.
in my personal experience, very few people (if any) have the authority in jesus to cast out demons. check out the posts on deliverance and see the comment sections. i've been on my own journey of deliverance since 2019 to no avail. totally open to suggestions!
@@haphazard_travellerBecause you lack faith.
@@sarasurber9254 yes & no. How should MY faith affect the ability of someone else to heal me? That's like saying a doctor can't help me bc I don't believe in them 🤔🤔 but yes i struggle with faith due to childhood trauma & on-going trauma in my life 👍🏼👍🏼
@@haphazard_traveller I’m sorry. I thought you meant the authority to cast out demons. There’s a passage in Matthew to suggest they may come back even if you do. I don’t think miraculous faith healings are that common. I’m not a cessationist, just believe they’re extremely rare. I’m sorry about your trauma too. My faith waivers too when I’m painfully grieved. Jesus felt grieved to the point of death. God is still faithful when we are not and weeps with us. God bless you. 🙏🏼
@@haphazard_travellerthis is not same as Doc healing. Faith plays a massive role here because every single time Jesus did the healing he said,'Your Faith has made you well', 'Your faith is beautiful' , etc. So it's very important to receive it with Faith. Without faith we cannot receive it even if it's given . Also, we often hear docs say 'his body isn't responding well to the medications given to him . ' So, is it docs fault?! No!! In the same way when we have faith, we are recieving healing and are open to miracles with open heart rather than holding on to our past demons.
When I lift my voice & shout is 1. Referencing the walls of jericho when they shouted & it came down (reminding us of the power & authority we have in Christ) 2. A metaphor saying when we lift up our voices and shout out praises to God, whatever obstacle (wall) or hardship (wall), etc. we’re facing will come down in Jesus’ name. The same thing for “when I open my mouth” that is a metaphor to praying or again, shouting praises to God & worshipping Him-the effect of THAT would be divine intervention, God intervening which is a miracle. That’s all they’re saying. Respectfully, you have to be more patient & wait until you KNOW you’ve received confirmation from the Spirit because you be reaching a lot-this isn’t the first time. I worry you get caught up in trying to release content & also help people which turns into you not taking the time to make sure the Spirit is speaking or taking the time to hear Him all the way/correctly.
This is truth and exactly what I felt in my spirit when hearing the lyrics. I also thought of Jericho for the walls coming down. Remember the Bible also states have the faith of a mustard seed and we too can move mountains by “saying, move from here to there” Matthew 17:20. Therefore, are these words not accurate as long as we know this is only possible in the name of Jesus!
Exactly 💯 agree 👍 👏👏👏👏👏
Agreed. I’m feeling a lack of anointing in this particular video. Just hopping on the popular wagon to bash worship songs without proper understanding. As a believer, I have the Holy Spirit to teach me all things too. And I’ve had alarm bells ring for things like “Conversations with God” by eckhart tolle but my alarm bells didn’t ring for Bethel songs. In fact, they’ve always brought me into a deeper place of worshipping Jesus and Abba Daddy. My focus turns to the LORD rather than to my anxieties. This bro might say it is not theological right to him but I also question whether his understanding of theology is really sound.
100% truth
Yeah the idea that the guy has its right but the song being reffered to it's accurate soo will simply say we should understand the type of words being used
It's implied; when I say 'I open my mouth', what's really saying is, 'When I open my mouth in Praise or speaking the Word of God', at least that's how I see it.
As Jesus was to his generation so we are to this generation , new creation in action, you can’t live the old life and speak miracles you need to be born again and filled with his spirit then this song will take on the truth in your life and witness. Go change the the world amen
As the music minister, I read lyrics to the songs before they even get approved for practice. I let this one pass because even though the Action(opening the mouth) is coming from man, credit to its power is given to Christ in the very next lines ( I have the authority Jesus has given me)
Allen hasnt answered me when i asked him to TAKE A STANCE against what damages Christianity right-now. But no answe yet. No answer why he talks about 'this or that or whatever' and its Atheists who talk and tackle the Issues and basically even shield Christianity. ?! Right now, people advocate for Extremism to poison Religion and some scream for our Time-Determination from what we have now TO 'BEFORE TRUMP AND AFTER TRUMP'. To clarify, i do NOT mean'100 Percent of your Religion is Radicalized!!!!!'. I never said that. I say its a big and rising number, which it is: I even cited a Source. Telltale has many videos about kat Kerr, Greg Locke and those dont even have the Word Trumpism in the Videotitle - such videos are even more direct. Alan Parr does not ever answer me when asking him to take a Stance, so i ask you: please inform yourself a lot and counteract the Radicalization of the Christians. The KZheadr Telltale covers the Problems of Religtion that Christians should be the loudest voice to adress but they just are not.
Thats how I read it. Is sometimes you, have to "encourage yourself" wrong too? I believe that God has given us certain power to speak over ourselves and others with His help. That doesnt make us God, He just gave us some ability to do some things in the land! Period!
That's sad to hear. There should be far more discernment than reading lyrics. You're allowing poisonous teaching into your church by allowing Bethel and Hillsong music to be played.
@@caseyfenton90 How is this song poisionous? Please state what exact phrase in this song goes against scripture.
I heard the house FM play a new song called Alive by Peabod. I definitely had some issues with that as he was singing about how he was falling in love with the world again. I couldn't believe they played it. Jesus repeatedly warns against loving the world.
Couldn’t disagree more. When they mentioned “when I open up my mouth” they are obviously referring to the authority of Jesus Christ living within us that we carry. When we allow ourselves to align with the Will of God we have the authority to declare mountains to move and miracles to happen “as it is in Heaven”. Jesus taught us to pray with confidence and authority by declaring “as it is in Heaven”. Also, you mention the worship was ruined for you. Worship isn’t for you, it’s for God. Just my two cents
RIGHT?? this makes no sense
What song is it?
Exactly
"...worship isn't for you, it's for God." well said!
God bless you brother, this analysis is just so sadly wrong. There isn't a thing wrong with this song. 1 John 4:17 KJV Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. Peter in Acts 3:6 said "Such as I have give I thee..." Jesus said in Matthew 17:20 "YOU will say to this mountain..." Matthew 16:19; 18:18 "whatever you bind on earth..." If we have the Spirit of Christ in us as agreed on in Colossians 1:27 is it a hard thing to believe that when we open our mouths miracles break out? If the book of Job 22:28 bares witness that "you will declare a thing as it will be established..." even to them who the scripture says that they should be made complete without us (Heb. 11:40), why should it be a problem that we in whom resides the Spirit of creation, can not create in the same way according to His will and promptings? After all it is all by Faith (ref. Hebrews 11:1-3). Sad really 😞
A slip of a tongue is not a mistake of a mind. Sometimes we do mistakes as people. It's better for everyone to composed his own Gospel music and listen it along. Since people like to judge.
Surely the lyrics refer to testifying (opening our mouths) and the mental walls that non-believers have built in their minds and hearts against the truth (walls falling) and the miracacles of deliverence through the workings of the Holy Spirit, without whom we can do nothing.
Under the annointing of the Holy Spirit, When we open our mouths in praise and authoritative prayer, miracles can and do happen.
We aren't anointed by the Holy Spirit. There is no need. The purpose of miracles was to confirm the word. No one is doing anything nowadays that verifies they are under the influence or "annointing" of God
@@StucWf "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:17-18
@@jannaswanson271 alright, let me know when someone starts casting out devils, speaking a language they don't know, handling dangerous untamed snakes, drinking toxic waste with no side effects, and curing cancer on the spot.
No more of those after the written of the bible completed. Those things were accompanied the believers that time when early churches were created & began.
What u say is the truth god bless u and your family and everybody else amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾
"all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat" Joshua Chapter 6:5
So you wants to force God to cause a miracle through you? Sounds like you've turned to God into a magical genie.
@@SeanWinters God's will can be done through people. The Bible itself teaches you to act and God will bless your actions.
That things happened because of who God is not because of who we are. God commanded them to do that, their shouting is not what brought the walls down, God brought the walls down because the people obeyed what He told them to do
@@loyevangelists you would do well to meditate on whether there is a difference as far as our will to act goes.
“Greater miracles will you do than I have done”. : Jesus Your words are powerful. Be careful what you say. Prayer changes things. My prayers ( when I open my mouth) in the name of Jesus, do change things. Read your Bible. Pray God’s words. It’s life changing indeed. My God enrich your wisdom.
The songs (and prayers) that have always bothered me were ones that people were asking God to come as if He's not always with us. The Bible says He "will never leave you or forsake you," and "I am with you always." There's a lot of begging for an emotional experience or feeling that seems to be the indication that people believe God has come instead of the grounded trust that He is always with us. The faith based on feelings instead of trust is a big way people's relationship with God gets messed up.
I totally feel that way!! As a teenager we had songs in youth group that were like begging and pleading as if we need to do that- Jesus already gave us that victory amen!
I went to see the lyrics to this song as it is sung by Dante Brown and I truly believe what this song speaks of. I have attended holiness churches before that told me God is angry with us people because of sin introduced in the Garden of Eden. Now I want you to understand this, if God was so angry then why did he not destroy Adam and Eve and then start over again? He put us here to love Him and want to be with Him and when we failed, which He knew we would do then the plan He had ready was put in place. God created the Angels to praise Him and we know that Lucifer tried to overthrow Him but we know how that turned out. Just get your Bible and read all the words recorded of what Jesus said and you will understand that the one big problem he had with His disciples was faith. Notice how many times he reminded them of that one thing. He even told us that if we have faith as that as a mustard seed then we could tell the mountains to move. The leader of the disciples is Peter and yet when Jesus was going to be crucified Peter told him they would stop anyone from doing it. Then Jesus told him that before the cock crowed he would deny Jesus 3 times. Stop believing everything the pastor tells you sometimes as that is what causes problems with you. Read what Jesus said and know that He never tells you wrong. When he sent his disciples out two by two he told them to take nothing but their walking stick with them and to go immediately. It was a lesson in faith and how God will take care of you but we people have been conditioned to believe that we are not strong on our own and therefore do not truly believe that God can take care of you. I told you about me attending churches and being told so many things that makes God angry but the truth is that is really a lie. God loves you and if you love Him he will not let anything hurt you unless you allow it. God Bless all of you who love God.
To, anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replaces confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. God bless you , in the Name of Jesus ♥️ ♥️ 😢😢
Amen.♥️✝️♥️🙌🏽💯
Using thinking to rigorously examine truthfulness of teaching is what the Berean church was praised for. If you are unfamiliar with the Word-faith movement and it's distortion of the gospel it may be not be obvious why these phrases are so dangerous. Jesus never warned us not to overthink, he did warn us again and again about false teaching.... What could be more dangerous than subtle distortion of truth? Matt 24:24
Amen
Same blessing on you!
Thank you. I receive that in Jesus' name, amen! God bless you 🙏💕
"When i lift my voice and shout, evry wall comes crashing" means every trial in our life could crash down or God solved our problem when we pray to Him.. like walls of jericho in the Bible... This worshipsong is not bad brother's & sisters 😃
The tongue has the power of life and death.Prov. 18:21. We do have power to cause walls to fall... That's Biblical! The power that is God given and acknowledged by Him. This song is Biblically correct.
@@yieldedvesels6922 That verse is referring to the fact we can sin with our words, it is not about having power to cause walls to fall.
Which song is this?
that is my point exactly know about you or anybody else that watched or listened to this video but I am offended by what he is saying about this song just have curiosity do you are you familiar with this song and if you are do you know the name of it
@Roman ZeNine Yes! Bethel is a truly despicable place. They are neck deep in the Word of Faith/NAR heresy. These clowns even tried to "resurrect" a dead baby utilizing pagan-like mantras during a "worship service".
If you believe, you can speak to this mountain, "be removed..." and it will obey you. I find this song speaks of having our faith fixed on Jesus as our victory and our authority and victory in Him, that He died to restore to us. I bless you, but wonder if you're seeing something that is not there.
I personally don't care for worship songs that focus on me instead of hiim. If the word me, me, me is in the song more than him, him, him then there's a problem. We're supposed to be praising Him and who He is more than what he's done for us. It's about proclaiming His mighty name!
The Lord used this song when I was in a very dark place to remind me that he gives His children the authority to walk in victory not in defeat. It was a turning point for me and helped me out of depression.
Wait, my brother! Who's "Word", are we suppose to be "confessing here"? Jesus said " these words, are "Spirit", and they are "Life". Also, Jesus said, "I only say what my Father says". As an Ambassador of Christ, you are speaking the "Word" of God, and situations and circumstances change. Mark 11:23-24?
And that's all that matters.
The song is theologically accurate. We are gods and we have the authority to declare and make things happen...we have been given the power of attorney to execute justice here on earth.
People speak about theological accuracy!! But is anybody speaking about spiritual accuracy? I love christ but I hate religion.most people read with there minds and lack revelation.
@@anonymouslissahlily3241 people always mix religion with knowing Christ for yourself..... This is why churches are so messed up till this day they are focused on religion and not the relationship that they should have with God
With all due respect, I think you may be missing the point here. When I hear these lyrics, I’m reminded of the power of Christ that worked through Paul and Silas in Acts 16: 25-26. They lifted their voices and a miracle occurred (the prison walls crashing down). Surely this wasn’t by their human abilities, but by the authority granted to them through Jesus. In the same way, like the song says, when we lift our voices and shout, we have access to supernatural power through Jesus.
Exactly. I totally agree!
Amen. I agree.
I agree… the song continuously says “Jesus has given me” I don’t think the people singing are saying that they alone can make miracles happen or have walls come down. I really do love this song so I’m disappointed others are taking it this way☹️
Agreed! It is all THROUGH Christ.
@White Rose Workshop in that case, I think about Jer 17:10. God knows the heart.
Learn to read and understand bible before you cast a judgement
I remember hearing this song some time ago and, when it got to that line in thebsong, my spirit became troubled. Just like you experienced, other Christians appeared oblivious to the error and continued in praise.
This song is theologically sound. “As soon as the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shouted a great shout, and the wall fell down flat..” ~Joshua 6:20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ~Matthew 28:18 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons.” ~Matthew 10:7-8 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. ~John 14:12
Thank you for pulling these verses together. I don't understand why some think their ministry is tearing down the ministry of others.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” Proverbs 18:21 ESV “Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:23-24 ESV “When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.”” Joshua 6:5 NIV Where’s the lie?
““We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods” ’? If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came-and Scripture cannot be set aside- what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’?” John 10:33-36 NIV
@@rp4934 Yes!
This man has tremendous fear of fully taking Jesus mandate unto us to go out and do the same works as he did, in his a mighty Name.
hi there! Thank you for bringing this to our attention so we can discern for ourselves. I just listened to the song: Bethel sings: "When I lift my voice and shout every wall comes crashing down. I have the authority Jesus has given me." Like 10:19 says "Jesus has given us the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy." So to me, this is in line with scripture.
I'm not trying to be mean when I ask this, I just want to know how you compare "voice and shout to trample" as being the same thing?
Yes that is what Luke 10:19 says but you didn't include the entire verse. How about the rest of the verse "and nothing shall by any means hurt you". Are you suggesting that this verse applies to you? Are you saying that you can handle snakes and scorpions "and nothing shall by any means hurt you". Lets keep in mind that this is an OT scripture and being taught to Gods chosen people Israel only. How do we know this, there are several scriptures that tell us that: Matthew 15:24 "But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel". So if the 12 were to Israel who do we have? We find in the book of Romans the Apostle Paul saying, Romans 11:13 "For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office": If that isn't enough then we have Galatians 2:9 "And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision". Simply put, the Apostle Paul was to go onto the "heathen" gentiles that would have been us then and now and the 12 "unto the circumcision" Israel. Lets keep in mind that the OT of MML&J (Hebrews 9:16) and the 12 were teaching a future kingdom on earth, the NT Apostle Paul is teaching a future heavenly kingdom and these two are not the same and can become quite confusing if one tries to blend it all together as if it applies to us today. I have to agree with the video but also mention that there are other Bethel songs that are just as bad.
Yes, this is definitely in line with scripture! Not to mention places like John 14:12, Mark 16:17-18, etc
While it is true, I think that the next verse Luke 10:20 "However, don't rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." teaches that this stuff should not be the primary focus of a worship song.
Joshua 6:20 and at the final trumpet they raised a great shout and the walls fell.
Thanks for being courageous enough to not be agreeable all the time, but doing what is right. It might not make you popular all the time, but as you say it’s not about us.
Mark 16:17-18. We have to speak or use our mouths to do what Jesus said we can do if we believe
In the book of acts, the apostles opened up there mouths, and miracles started breaking out 😮
yes Amen
Preach it!!!
Yes and they were Jewish not gentiles
Yea this guy is not in the word and this is click bait
@@aaront7077 Read Phillipians and Colossians... There is no longer jew or gentile all are one in Christ . Get IN THE WORD AND CHECK YOURSelf
The line: when I open my mouth miracles start breaking out: makes me think, when I open my mouth And PRAY, Miracles happen. It's NOT MY authority that makes the Miracles start breaking out, its GOD'S authority. I think you're taking it the wrong way. When we Pray and have faith and believe and pray for God's will, God answers prayers and Miracles Do start happening.
Totally agree w you. Exactly what I was thinking. I’ve never heard this guy (in KZhead here) speak before but was open to hearing what he said. He sounds a little self righteous to me. To say “I looked around and could not believe how many christians had their arms raised and worshipping…” was a bit much. Is he in a room just judging?! I agree what he says about the importance of lyrics, but rest of his self righteous reactions was a total turn off to ever hear this guy out again. Haha, how I feel. God bless!
Thats clearly not what the songwriters meant since they said 'I have the authority'. It wasn't making a claim that God is Sovereign and will hear us and work powerfully when we pray, rather, it was saying we have some authority to make miracles happen
@@oc1148 I hear what you're saying, and you are correct about believers being careful not to be judgemental people or self-elevating. I've been following Allen Parr for years and know that's definitely not who he is. Yet, on the subject of judging, I've heard many christians speak against judging yet in John 7:24 Jesus tells us to judge, just make sure we do so correctly, and even in clearer details 1 Corinthians 5:12 tells us that the people we aren't to judge are unbelievers but it is our RESPONSIBILITY to judge other believers. This, done correctly and in love, leads to correction and learning and growth.
@@courageahlaneltoluwase7315 you’ve got to put those lyrics in context tho. It’s “I have the authority…Jesus has given me” That is biblical. Matthew 3:14-15“Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach, giving them authority to cast out demons.” Luke 10:9 “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.” These lyrics are talking about the new strength and authority we have in Jesus. That different situations in our lives, problems, walls can’t hold us back. Why? Because Our God. Who is all powerful (omnipotent) is backing us up. He will not come down himself and do things that He has giving us the power to do. Hope this makes sense. God bless
@@courageahlaneltoluwase7315 we do have authority in Jesus name,so the lyrics are correct on that.
“When I lift my voice and shout, every wall comes crashing down” or somthin like that. I think I’m meant Jericho. Idk though.
We MUST open our mouth for miracles to happen. God is a gentleman. God requires people to speak things into existence. Jesus was very clear about not letting people receive a miracle without the healed being required to do something first.
I tell you this timeless truth: The person who follows me in faith, believing in me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do-even greater miracles than these because I go to be with my Father. John 14:12
Life and death is in the power of the tongue!! One does create their reality with their tongue. One does create with their tongue.
@@robbiefest one can create a subjective reality by deception..there is only one true reality that not created by the individual but discovered through God’s Word.
I know, this guy is a mess.
@@francinesmith7884 some of this is very accurate though. We are becoming more man-centered in our worship rather than Christ-centered. And we are getting dangerously close to a Prosperity gospel
Wrong, it’s says works not miracles. What Bible are you reading?
"And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:17-18
Amen!!!❤
God working through us, is NOT us, was not the shadow neither Peter but the Holy Spirit!
@@cynthiabaker4427 Of course but it is each of us that believes or not believes.
When I watch these ministries that all they do is listen to pastors, and songs, to tear them apart. Certainly not encouraging. Isn't that why we have the holy spirit to lead and guide us. The word says we only know in part, that includes all of us. The holy spirit is to teach us.
As someone raised so long thinking emotions are inherently wrong, I now realize God uses those as well. We've spent to long just trying to do everything "perfect" and not "mess up" instead of us realizing our walks with God are dynamic, as if God might just be able to have Grace for our lack of knowledge.
"When I lift my voice and shout every wall comes crashing down." Reminds me so much of the story of Joshua in the battle of Jericho. I really feel the song is talking about prayer and praise. I've struggled with anxiety but everytime I open my mouth to sing to Jesus so much peace fills the room. He inhabits our praise. There is definitely miracles in praise and prayer. It also reminds me of the battle of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20. The battle was won through praise. I love this song, thank you for challenging us to think about it a bit more about it.
I love this song too. And, I couldn't agree with you more. I think I would feel it in my Spirit. He may be barking up the wrong tree. God bless!!!
…and being very trivial and stirring up controversy around a biblical concept. Jesus Himself said “speak to the mountain/sycamine tree…”
Yes, I agree with you 100%
Bethel is not a true church. They operate by a different spirit. I urge you to please please flee from them and their music. The best lies always have truth in them.
This song is totally Biblical. The way we receive it or interpreted it. Might not be the way the writer interpreted when they wrote it. Can't judge what's on their mind. You may have just interpreted it differently than what was intended. We can misinterpret songs just like we misinterpret the Bible.
When I lift my voice and shout Every wall comes crashing down Metaphor referring to the wall of Jericho Also a reference to when we praise God (lift my voice) and proclaim His name (shout) the walls in our minds of negativity, doubt, hurt, ect can be broken down. If WE confess OUR sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9 WE must lift our voices. WE must confess Then God will do His part When I lift my voice and shout (my part) Every wall comes crashing down (His part) When I open up my mouth Miracles start breaking out When we preach the word of God, then God uses us as His messengers. The people of Nineveh repented because Jonah preached the word of God. Jonah 3. 6 When JONAH'S warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. Doesn't say God's warning (but we know it came from God from previous verses. Luke we know these words in the song are about God because they established that in previous phrases). Doesn't say "God spoke through Jonah". It says JONAH'S WORDS Jonah did his part....proclaimed with his mouth the dire warning God told him. The people repented. Then God relented. God chooses to use you and me as His messengers. He used Peter, Paul, Andrew, ect He uses people like you and me today. When I open up my mouth (our part) Miracles start breaking out (God's part) Throughout the song God is being proclaimed as champion, undefeated, conquerer. If we interpret Scripture the way you are interpreting this song then we must get out our sharpie and start redacting verse after verse when Paul said, or Peter said, rather than "God, seized Paul by the Spirit, and spoke through Him". Men and women of the Bible did their part, and then God did His. The phrases of the song are typical Assembly of God type theology. Agree or disagree with the AG .... Your theology is YOUR interpretation of Scripture (rife with the failability of sinful man), it is not THE Unmitigated Truth. Unless you have acquired the ability to walk on water your understanding of Scripture is just as flawed as the rest of us.....like looking through flawed, cracked, wavy glass. BTW, the prevailing theology of Jesus' time demanded he was a heretic. The words of this song point me to God and remind me I am called to be His voice on Earth. When I am obedient then He will work through me. When I am not and you are not then He will go find some rocks to cry out. I hope and pray you will stop with these videos arguing over symantics and a demand that everyone say things your way. We don't all think alike. God didn't make us to be cookie cutters. Rather spend your time lifting up the saints and sharing the gospel forthright instead of this backhanded approach against those who don't say things your way. As Max Lucado said, "When fishermen don't fish, they fight." Let's stop fighting and start fishing. God bless you and keep you.
Thank you for explaining this in detail. Suis d'accord avec toi. This tearing each other down is unnecessary especially when there is no understanding
Have to agree with this, and that’s how I interpret this song also. I don’t see how this song is theologically incorrect to be honest, but am open to a discussion & other perspectives.
Amenn
Very detailed,i love this song and honestly it is written that God has given us Authority!!and this song gives you the zeal to exercise the authority God has given us❤️
Although you could interpret it this way. The natural understanding is more word-faith. "When I open my mouth, miracles start breaking out, I have the authority, Jesus has given me." The reality is people think of beneficial superficial miracles, not the conversion of the lost. (something we don't have authority over anyway) "BTW, the prevailing theology of Jesus' time demanded he was a heretic." True, but it was unbiblical theology. Like obviously so. Are you suggesting that we should not call out heresy? Because some was knocking about in Jesus' day? (He called out the heresy then, should we not do the same now?) If we take on this particular theology as true, it leads to us becoming self obsessed. We think that we are failures when the things we utter don't come true. What if we don't see the miracles coming? And when they do come- we become prideful. Simple theological differences can lead to great sin, the more it embeds itself in our thinking. And ultimately on the line here is the authority and glory of God. He speaks through us. We are not apostles, we, like you say do get things wrong. There is power in the gospel, power in the spoken word, but it is not our authority given by Jesus, but his authoritative words. How terrible, for me to steal glory that is Gods. We sinfully do it in our lives, lets not sing it when we're worshipping him.
I realised this years ago bro, church’s have got to many wolves in house, we need a mass clean up, this has empowered the enemies of the church to much, and women and witchcraft are to blame, l keep praying about this, and nothing seems to happen. I’m so tired of false leadership, usually from some professor who has been to bible college, Christians need to stop worship leaders in there tracks, lyrics that destroy keep creeping in. I have had enough of trying to find genuine worship, what happened to the love of the body of Christ,it was so good, what is it becoming, this is the devil’s work, pastors who don’t even know what the spirit is, big problems….
We are supposed to think of ourselves the same way that God thinks about us. This song simply tells us that we have the authority that Jesus has given us which He himself said "The same things I do and even GREATER things shall you do if you believe" I pray God opens your eyes to the truth of this beautiful song. Blessings
With faith like a child, I can move mountains, nevermind walls. Thank you Jesus for setting us free from religious mindsets.
This is it🙏👆
What religious mindset?
Yo I am always glad to meet other Christians with this outlook. God bless you brother🤟
@American Comrade You too bro. We've only got a limited amount of time on this earth and vids like this always make me think of proverbs 21:2-3. There is still much work to be done if we are going to be true fishers of men.
You can move mountains means you are supposed to be able to ovecome Torah transgression but it is highly likely that you and your church say you CANNOT keep the TORAH and thus try to make it done away with by a "Jesus" YAHUSHUA SAYS IN YOUR BIBLE, THAT BOOK YOU SHOULD BE READIN BTW: Mat 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law [TORAH] or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Mat 5:18 For truly, I say to you, until shamayim (pw heaven) and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law [TORAH]until all is accomplished. Mat 5:19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of shamayim (pw heaven), but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of shamayim. Mat 5:20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of shamayim (pw heaven).
The enemy uses conflict to keep us divided. Pray for your understanding.
Regarding speaking authority, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” -Proverbs 18:21
I am a pastor and have a degree in theology, i heard what you said and i love you teachings on certain subjects, all teachers should be open to critique from other teachers. I also took this verse by verse and every verse of this songs is scripture based. If i pray for someone (which is opening my mouth) and they get healed it is a miracle, through the authority Jesus has given me, the same can be said with preaching and casting out demons
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God is God…he is NOT required to answer any prayer according to OUR will but only according to HIS will…therefore …. It is not true that all that’s required is our “authority” IN ASKING God to do as WE will..which is what this song says…we have NO authority…in Him we have access to HIS authority…remember even Michael the archangel did not revile Satan but said The Lord rebuke you😉
@@lornamclaughlin2406 so what is then required for mericles to occur, can demons be driven out by us not speaking? Can prophecy/preaching be done, what you are stating tgat we have no authority, i agree, but with the Holy Spirit working through us given by Jesus we have authority, and in order for that authority to take effect most of the times it requires speaking, before you comment please state, are you a pastor or do you have a theology degree or from what theology are you basing you opinion on, because you are clearly misunderstand the angle i am speaking from
Not a problem. They are not saying we do the miracles, it's God through us. Why is this difficult to understand. God gives us Authority. I get that is what it is saying. You need another perspective or study a different way.
Wonderful, powerful, beautiful song. Will keep singing it. Praise be his name. For his honor and Glory.
That’s why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit so we could do greater works. It’s Him working through us that miracles happen. Right after that line it gives Jesus the credit. You almost had me…
That’s exactly the verse I was thinking of when Jesus said that we would do even greater works than he did. That verse hits the nail on the head. Closed case
Nope. That’s not biblical. Please look more into bethel. They are demonic.
YOU ARE CORRECT! NOTICE THE POWER OF SONG! JOSHUA 6:20. 2 CHRONICLES 20:21-22. 🌈😎🕛🔥💜🦊
From the way I see it….they only get the power AFTER THE LORD HAS GIVEN IT TO THEM!!!!! Did you finish reading the lyrics??? Jesus said that we have the faith to move mountains! ONLY AFTER HE HAS GIVE US THE POWER TO, and ONLY AFTER WE HAVE THE FAITH TO!!! You Tube, please don’t be mad at me but…we tend to take a verse and make a mess about it before we finish reading the whole content! This is how new religions are formed! I TOTALLY apologize if I have offended anyone, but this is just MY opinion!
This is saying “when I open my mouth miracles start breaking out”....why? Because we have the authority that Jesus has given us by his spirit. That’s why we have his power so it can be fully expressed through and in us. People, please stop being easily moved by these modern-day Pharisees and let the Holy Spirit lead you.
That is how I see it also. Not sure what is wrong with it.
But the bottom line is, are they worshipping you or God????has God said this song is not good, who are you to stand on behalf of God The Father ,especially telling people which songs to sing?¿?God is The righteous judge, let Him be the One who gets all the praises, after all you do not know the mind of the Living God.
Exactly! We have the authority that Jesus gave us with our spirit! That is what it means. I don’t usually watch this guy because the only two videos I’ve seen from him, I disagree with. We have the authority in Jesus’ name!
This is EXACTLY like when you take the Bible out of context. If you think this wasn’t fully explained-hear me-you weren’t paying attention!! If you listen to the song and only wait for something suspicious to stand out and analyze that alone, you are going to find problems, just like someone seeking to bring down the Gospel with verses that can be misconstrued. What is the line that comes after “miracles breaking out”? “I have the authority Jesus has given me.” That right there is why I sing! That is why I have the been indwelled with the Holy Spirit! That right there is why we as believers can confidently say that miracles happen when we open our mouths in prayer! Praise God for the gifts of the Spirit, and I pray what I’ve said has been from God for you tonight!
@@kyleseidel6832 Amen 👏🏽👏🏽
I haven't heard this song before but when I watch this video, this song doesn't sound as a man-centered song to me. This is 100% God-centered, and God's hand/work-centered song for me. ❤
@@Anarchy_1988 u just said something that is man centered. what
It's good to analyze lyrics but I don't think it's *so obvious* that you should be shocked that others around you aren't interpreting it the way you are 😅and as other comments have pointed out, it's Jesus working through us as we exercise our faith by opening our mouth to praise, to preach, to pray, to profess. God takes care of the rest.
Amen, I am with you 🙏
Hebrews 11:30 the walls came falling down , when they marched around and then shouted , an we should walk in the fullness of his spirit, because all we do God blesses an prospers, we should an can know our Idenity Jesus Christ ,because when he opened his mouth as he walked on earth miracles did flow , I'm still in training ,but through him, I can do all things who he strengthens me ,miracles should flow when I open my mouth ,because ,I speak as he speaks, his words should be mine . Amen , thank you
I don’t see what’s wrong with the song. When the lyrics say “when i lift my voice and shout, every wall comes crashing down” for me that’s a very powerful phrase that changes me. When we don’t know what else to do or say bcs we’re so overwhelmed with whatever’s going on in life, we lift our praise not to change the circumstances, but to change us - to change our heart’s attitude towards the problem. For me personally when I am overwhelmed, i will push people away and isolate myself from them, even from God, so there’s this “wall” that i put up - it could be pride, shame, guilt, etc. and when i choose to praise him regardless of my circumstance, i remind myself of who He is and what He has done in my life; that’s when the “wall” comes crashing down. And when it comes to “when i open up my mouth, miracles start breaking out”, for me, again, it refers to what i’ve mentioned above - a change of heart counts as miracles too! I don’t see why it is weird bcs this song helps me to go through seasons in life, perhaps we have different interpretations :)
Thats my point
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It's the Holy Spirit giving us the Victory through Chrust Jesus . All through him. We have Authority through him. And Spiritual walls come down through Trusting in him and his Word Spoken in faith.
Could not agree more !! On point
You’re making his point
Reaching…. “I have the authority Jesus has given me” clearly says it right there. It’s not “When I open my mouth miracles start breaking out PERIOD!” The meaning behind it was clear to me and I believe them, because God can and will work, speak, move through you when you have that relationship with Him. Stay blessed, less stressed❤️
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Very well said. It was a beautiful & powerful song.
Where is your biblical support? And how you explain it?
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How do you explain Jericho and role of the Israelites & The festal shout bringing down the wall on the 7th day?
Are we becoming legalistic in our preferences for more “accurate” theological forms of liturgy? Is the focus of worship on certain mechanisms rather than God being the object of our adoration? Is it only through a particular writing of songs can we draw closer to God and it’s pivot is of immense doctrinal importance? Can God not still work through our deficiencies and understandings and flawed human endeavours? Can God not still work and move within modern day dopamine induced, emotionally charged flashy songs of today? Our faith journey should be comprehensive, in step, aligned, moving towards Him. It functions in the reality of Grace
God can work through faulty songs the same way He can work through false teaching. I’ve seen people who sing songs like this and take it to mean what Allen is talking about. And I’ve seen these people lose their faith when people die. I saw a woman scream and shake my grandmother’s dead body saying that a miracle would be done, and it wasn’t. God can and does do miracles. People take songs like these too far. They let them change their theology to see God as a vending machine. Bethel, elevation, and hill song are all word of faith movement churches, which is the new name for the health and wealth gospel. This is not something to be trifled with. We must protect our flocks.
@@mujerloba3942 This is a failure of sound doctrine and lack of spiritual maturity. Are you saved by your knowledge of God? Is salvation predicated by your perfect depth of theology and doctrine? Were you perfect when the Holy Spirit baptised you in His name? Were you not imperfect and flawed when grace happened? Do you see what I’m trying to get at? Please don’t twist what I’m saying and extend it to extremities where it becomes dangerous.
No, I don’t get what you’re getting it. You seem to be implying that God can work through anything (which I agree with this) so you assert that we shouldn’t be cautious of things because they could potentially be good even if they’re “flawed”. I’m insinuating that calling something errant flawed is misleading. A flaw is something you should strive to fix or improve, but it can be a long journey. Flaws are also evident to others. An error is wrong, and needs to be corrected asap, before it leads others astray. I’m probably not explaining it well, but there’s a huge difference between a flaw and errancy If you want to talk about different styles, genres, settings, etc. I would totally agree with you. We all have our preferences with these sort of things. But speaking on God and who he is an his attributes is NOT a preference that ebbs and flows like human preferences.
@@mujerloba3942 I think we agree on the fundamentals and are mis-communicating our thoughts to a certain degree. Once again, we are all fallible beings with an infallible and immutable God. Our understanding and knowledge of God is limited and always need the guidance and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. Our theology constantly changes and grows as we mature and are being conformed to Christs likeness. Never did I say to undermine the truth and inerrancy and supplant it with false hood and bad teaching. What I am saying is, the dangerous rise towards legalism in terms of our liturgy and preeminent certain songs over others because we have a more theologically technical preference.
@@mujerloba3942 I think we agree on the fundamentals and are mis-communicating our thoughts to a certain degree. Once again, we are all fallible beings with an infallible and immutable God. Our understanding and knowledge of God is limited and always need the guidance and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. Our theology constantly changes and grows as we mature and are being conformed to Christs likeness. Never did I say to undermine the truth and inerrancy and supplant it with false hood and bad teaching. What I am saying is, the dangerous rise towards legalism in terms of our liturgy and preeminent certain songs over others because we have a more theologically technical preference.
The song is referring to worship. Lifting your voice in worship. It is literally in the Bible: the use of worship as a weapon. And you do have the authority that Christ has given you. That authority being the name Jesus.
Amen!!!❤🙌🙌🙌
It's about opening your mouth in praise. The walls of Jericho fell when the people lifted their voice in praise.
That's what I thought too! The Jericho walls came crashing down when God gave them the order to Shout! And Praise God! That's what the song means to me! ITS A SHOUT OF PRAISE TO GOD! ...Dont get me Wrong, I tend to stay away and not sing a lot of new “Worship” now... Cause I do recognize that it is not Biblical. But I believe this song is a story teller and truth from the Bible... You have just misinterpreted it brother 😅 all glory to God! It's not I who live but God!
I hear you & can see your point of view but i think, why not reference the Jericho Walls in the song lyrics? That way it avoids any ambiguity & it remains firmly rooted in The Word, Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Seriously tired of videos by false prophets proclaiming songs are demonic.
It’s about obeying God. Their voices didn’t do it, He did.
But God told the people to shout at the walls of Jericho & the walls came tumbling down. And Mark 11:22-24 says: “And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
I'm not denying that to some Christians, including me sometimes when we hear lyrics or messages or prayers that I feel like they don't line up for whatever reason, usually biblical or just a testimony or reality we have lived says with conviction otherwise. Of course it feels like a splinter going against the grain. Now knowing Bethel and Jesus Culture as well as I think I do. (I'M A VINEYARD PERSON) I took lyrics more in line with their "doctoring" or way of teaching like speaking things into existence or a way of Christian kingdom principles way of spiritually living. For instance the idea: That because I am the keeper of the word, keeper of Christ, keeper of The Holy Spirit, I BRING REVIVAL with me everywhere I go. When I come into a place REVIVAL starts to happen because I've walked in. Healing takes place because I've walked in. People are saved from he'll because I have walked in. Now I believe it biblical as simple as Jesus Christ own words said we will do greater works than even him. Don't forget he walked on water and raised the dead so. The idea of being the keeper and amplifier of that power is what every Bethel/ Jesus's Culture Conference has taught and brought to the table. That's where my mind went when I heard the lyrics. And felt a need to defend if it isn't specifically Biblical
This song in particular brought me out of a very dark place. It does nothing but remind me that through Christ I am victorious is that as long as I am connected with him I do have the victory.
Exactly! Does not THE CHRIST SAY we have power in HIS NAME?
You both are right. This guy is just trying to find fault more than understand 🤣 what they are saying. He views it in the wrong perspective, but it's no surprise because people do that with the Word of God too. It's Christ in us, he doesn't understand that. Pay no mind and let the Spirit lead you, not false perception.
Very right because he said I gave u the authority, and the song says with the authority Jesus gave me
Am not totally in agreement with Allen. Think he missed it on this one. Can't find anything in error with this song.
Nothing wrong with that. You are truly worshiping God. And you understand those words that Jesus gives the power for the miracles and walls crumbling. It is biblically sound just up to the conviction of your heart. I personally don’t see anything wrong with the song. But I also see his point of view too. Some people take words and want them to be more straight forward instead of artistically sound. But I believe the Holy Spirit speaks through both.
I interpret these lyrics differently. When it says when I shout and breaks down walls. I interpret it as when I worship God it breaks down the walls around my heart . Also the next lyrics are when I open my mouth miracles break out. Again when I open up my mouth and worship God it breaks down the walls around my heart and allows JESUS to work miracles in my life .
but it's not your song it biblically inaccurate
@@bobtv9652 it just seems to me that this is what the writer was trying to say while taking creative liberty.
When the children of Israel went around the walls of jericho they had to shout and praise and by their praise and shout but mostly their Obedience and Faith to believe God and be willing to be His mouthpiece Than didn't those walls come tumbling down. In Jesus name!!!!!!
So did I
Amen
I was wondering if there are other songs you think are not theologically accurate. Please list them all so we can be aware of them. Thanks.
Worship is speaking TO God Adoring Him alone Lifting up the name of Jesus Not exulting in what he does for us, but WHO HE IS: GOD ALMIGHTY
Jesus said this! Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. HALLELUJAH and Praise God!
Amen
He also promised to lead you to the Cross. But scary that.
This dude is deceived. Trying so hard to awaken the church that he doesn't even understand his own authority... smh
"When I open my mouth Miracles start breaking out" Bro Allen prayers are spoken and miracles happen! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Not my words but God's words. W
God is against His Words being used out of context.
Are not prayers in the heart, a melody to God? I believe the power of confession (as what you were describing, speak unto mountains thus and thus) is contingent on personal revelation. For instance, the sons of Sceva, Acts 29 verse 15, "And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, Paul I know, but who are ye?" When the devil finished, he possessed all of them. It is not enough to call on the name of the Lord and expect some mystical power to do as you commanded. That power must be revealed to you. That to me is the difference. Jesus and Paul both had the ability to cast out demons because it was a revelation from God to them personally. The sons of Sceva, even though they said the right things, called on Jesus' name, did not have that revelation. This is the theological caveat that the song does not address clearly, and therefore can lead others astray. Yes, it is true if revealed to you God's revelation, that your words, (God's revelation) when spoken, will come to pass. These are not your words but the words of Almighty God. The issue is when I open "my" mouth, it implies that these are "my" words, and is therefore obscuring of the meaning written within God's word. I'm curious what you think about all of this. Or if you believe I am mistaken. ❤️ TLDR: "My" words are not scriptural. "My" mouth is therefore inconsistent.
Mark 16:17-18 New King James Version 17 And these signs will follow those who [a]believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they[b] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”@@scripturerichnuggets
@@scripturerichnuggets - Right. And in this case there is no problem. Unfortunately he got it wrong. Read the comments and all the many references to scripture will help you understand this.
Only through His authority in Jesus name, we believe miracles will come as we pray. Thank you Holy Spirit thank you Jesus always to our Savior and Lord
I do think some ppl over Analyze things. I know GOD knows our heart in all things we do. If we are truly given him th glory in all things, whether singing, or praying,worshiping, living, obedience , etc i know he knows our true heart. Am not saying everything should be dismiss in some things or agnorred, we should have discernment in what we do and take in always too. I just dont think the singer meant it in a bad way of not giving GOD the glory.
“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them." Mark 11:23
BUt tHat wAs jUst for the aPosTles will be the response
For everyone who post that scripture if you believe why do you never do it?
Because mountain climbers get annoyed.
EXACTLTY!!!!! to Saturnova: ya...your religion is teling you to interpret the words of Jesus! Did you ever considered that the devil is telling you to twist Jesus words to fit your unbeleiving mind?....the montains are nations? ...geee. I wonder what you will tell Jesus when you will meet him face to face....sorry. what you said was too unbelievable, so I had to come up with something else so I called the mountains nations...I mean. I know YOU said it, but common, I was actually supposed to take your words to face value???? I thought that those who took it to the face value were heretics....they were singing crazy songs about it.... By the way. so you can speak and order nations now, but not mountains? That is ok, but ordering a real mountain it is not?
This song encourages to know that IN HIM we have the victory. When our strength isnt enough, when i know it simply can't be done in my own understanding. At least that has always been the message this song carried out for me in times of heartship and tought me to trust the Lord more because the victory was already won in him.
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Exactly! Oh to be as spiritually strong & obedient as kickbutt Joshua was.
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2 Corinthians 2:14 We are promised Triumph thru Jesus Christ.
Amen!!!❤
You are so wrong on this. When we pray and praise God we do get the victory as we believe God. Walls of depression anxiety fear doubt etc are pulled down when we worship. Sing in the spirit sir. Miss me with this explanation of yours. Beautiful song
Praise and Worship is our weapon. Walls DO come crashing down. Power is the ability to affect change. The Holy Ghost is power. If you don't have power in the Holy Ghost, then you are not doing it right.
I try not to do blanket judgements of music publishers, but I definitely have to draw lines at certain songs! Thanks for pointing out the lack of discernment during worship when emotions are engaged without the mind. We are to love God with our minds as well!
In my opinion what matters most is what the lyrics are saying qnd whats the real meaning behind them.
Love your content Mr. Wesley.
Exactly, my brother!
To worship in Spirit and in Truth but weeping is ok. Godly sorrow leads to repentance. Worldly sorrow leads to death. there is a line between just lamenting and repenting
Proverbs 12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Also, we are His hands extended. We are His voice to a lost and dying world. Miracles are still for today!!
That's continuationist jargon.
Yes totally agree God performs miracles everyday we’re just too distracted to take notice…
Saying miracles happen doesn’t mean we all open our mouths and speak miracles at will. I agree the Lord does miracles and uses His people in that way. It’s the presumption that we can do it because we say so that is the issue.
What you are saying is true. You pray and worship Jesus. You can command things in the name of Jesus to happen. But it is Jesus that makes it happen!
Only through you on your authority in Jesus name, we believe miracles will come as we pray🎉😊❤
It should be written only through His authority in Jesus name, we believe miracles will come as we pray… you are very correct always point to God Almighty if it wasn’t for him, we would’ve been destroyed walking in darkness
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12 NIV
Yes!
NIV....Null in Void bible version.
I get the impression that Allen doesn't believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit is for today. There are a lot of preachers out there who sound good but deny this part of Jesus teaching.
There is no way he meant that somehow our miracles would be greater in power than Jesus had. Greater can also mean in extent. Jesus Resurrected HIMSELF from the dead. Jesus rose a man to life DAYS after he was dead. But the Apostles and believers have taken the gospel to trillions of people in every part of the globe for 2000 years as they did smaller in impact but greater in volume and did many things Jesus could not do while in his human form. Peter preached and 5000 believed. Jesus BECAUSE he is with the Father and is seated on the throne is no longer limited to what one person (himself) was capable of, but what millions as His body, are capable of. So greater things seems to fit better, hermeneutically speaking, with the extent and impact of their miracles. NOT that somehow your POWER is greater than He had?!
This was my immediate thought, glad you posted it. Jesus even got frustrated with the disciples for not being able to cast out a demon. They performed many miracles after The Holy Spirit came upon them on the day of Pentecost. So I’m not sure what Bible this guy has been reading.
Hey Allen! I’m actually the guy that was singing this song at the conference you attended in Texas. Appreciate this video. And as I do agree with your thoughts on worship in general, I don’t think that what you’re saying is taking place is the actual meaning and heart behind the lyrics. We take lyrics seriously as well. And in this particular part of the song, it speaks of moments when the power of God was released through praise. It still remains about God. And Him being the one that goes before us and fights our battles when we lift up praise. Scripture in various places support that . Glad you enjoyed worship outside of that though! Was awesome seeing you in the crowd! If Y’all need us hit us up!
He needs to reply to this smh people are to into the wrong things
Yeah I don't agree with Allen on this one, respect him very much but this song doesn't pose a red flag in my opinion
I was there as well. You guys did a great job, but I immediately looked at the lyrics carefully when I heard this one (I'm always listening for new songs to bring to my church) and after reading them, I think that they are either very poorly communicating the author's intended meaning, or simply not in line with scripture.
@@michaeljessicapayton I can potentially see how it can be poorly communicated. But don’t see the misuse or anti scriptural aspect. How do you figure?
@@Whoischichi I think Allan laid it out fairly well, but to put it simply, it seems to be a pretty blatant representation of word of faith theology.
I would love to know what you think of the song, "Reckless Love of God" by Cory Asbury! It has always just seemed wrong to me. What do you think?
With God in me, when I speak walls - the devil has put up in my life come crashing down. When I shout (with God in me) at the devil miracles come out- the devil moves away from me- sadness flees.