Lyrical Theology Thursday: Shai Linne – “Mission Accomplished”
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by William Jacobson in Music, Theology
For whom did Jesus die? This is a question that the Church has debated for many years. Did Jesus die for the entire world (every single person)? Or did Jesus die for only those who would believe in Him? Some questions to ponder:
If Jesus died for only those who He knew would believe in Him, than He didn’t die for those who are in hell or still yet to go? Is this Biblical?
If Jesus DID die for the entire world (every single person), than why is there ANYone in hell?
If Jesus DID die for the entire world, with so many in Hell, should we say He failed?
If Jesus DID die for the entire world and every sin, than why isn’t unbelief covered in this “Unlimited Atonement”?
Shai Linne will attempt to speak on these issue in this weeks LTT. I think he does a pretty good job.
Thoughts?
Verse 1
Here’s a controversial subject that tends to divide
For years it’s had Christians lining up on both sides
By God’s grace, I’ll address this without pride
The question concerns those for whom Christ died
Was He trying to save everybody worldwide?
Was He trying to make the entire world His Bride?
Does man’s unbelief keep the Savior’s hands tied?
Biblically, each of these must be denied
It’s true, Jesus gave up His life for His Bride
But His Bride is the elect, to whom His death is applied
If on judgment day, you see that you can’t hide
And because of your sin, God’s wrath on you abides
And hell is the place you eternally reside
That means your wrath from God hasn’t been satisfied
But we believe His mission was accomplished when He died
But how the cross relates to those in hell?
Well, they be saying:
Lord knows He tried (8x)
Verse 2
Father, Son and Spirit: three and yet one
Working as a unit to get things done
Our salvation began in eternity past
God certainly has to bring all His purpose to pass
A triune, eternal bond no one could ever sever
When it comes to the church, peep how they work together
The Father foreknew first, the Son came to earth
To die- the Holy Spirit gives the new birth
The Father elects them, the Son pays their debt and protects them
The Spirit is the One who resurrects them
The Father chooses them, the Son gets bruised for them
The Spirit renews them and produces fruit in them
Everybody’s not elect, the Father decides
And it’s only the elect in whom the Spirit resides
The Father and the Spirit- completely unified
But when it comes to Christ and those in hell?
Well, they be saying:
Lord knows He tried (8x)
Verse 3
My third and final verse- here’s the situation
Just a couple more things for your consideration
If saving everybody was why Christ came in history
With so many in hell, we’d have to say He failed miserably
So many think He only came to make it possible
Let’s follow this solution to a conclusion that’s logical
What about those who were already in the grave?
The Old Testament wicked- condemned as depraved
Did He die for them? C’mon, behave
But worst of all, you’re saying the cross by itself doesn’t save
That we must do something to give the cross its power
That means, at the end of the day, the glory’s ours
That man-centered thinking is not recommended
The cross will save all for whom it was intended
Because for the elect, God’s wrath was satisfied
But still, when it comes to those in hell
Well, they be saying:
Lord knows He tried (8x)
Les Lanphere
Feb 25th, 2010
Amazing Song! Great choice brother.
So I’m pretty sure, “God knows He tried” are the words of the Arminian concerning those in Hell. Do you agree, Billy?
William Jacobson
Feb 25th, 2010
That is what is implied in the song.
Did Jesus just try to save men? Or did He actually save men?
We believe He was successful in His mission.
A definite atonement.
Baudry
Nov 17th, 2010
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Alman
Dec 14th, 2010
Such a great thought. He should receive credit for it. Thanks
Dalton
Jan 12th, 2011
well if it wasnt complete he wouldnt have rose from the dead and considering tht god was pleased with sacrifices like animals and stuff so god loved us so much tht he had to find a way to forgive us and the reasons he just couldnt forgive is because the devil would have bitched about it so God sent his one and only true blood son to die for our sins and jesus threw satans sins back at him which shocked every one when he rose from the dead agree?
allisha
Feb 22nd, 2011
It was not said that for God so loved every saved person that he gave his only son. Jesus died for us because we need to be saved form our sins and no one is without sin. God and Jesus both love everyone. Jesus took his life for me and you becuse he loves us. I bileve that God and Jesus loved me before I ever loved them.
I am not sure what the answer is. We are God’s creation and I bileve that God love’s what he has created.
Matthew
Feb 25th, 2011
Quite simply these questions would not have to be asked if people would pick up there bible. You would know this answer if you even knew the most famous bible verse ever!
“For God so love the world he gave his only begotten son, that who ever should believe in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”
There is the answer to your question.
You see God wont live in a dirty house nor will he allow dirt into his. He is perfect. This is why he sent Jesus Christ. Jesus didn’t sin. Not once he too was perfect because Jesus was God incarnate. God knew this is the only sacrifice that would be sufficient as a sacrifice for the sin of the world. You see we can never reach heaven by our acts, me must also believe. We must believe that Jesus Christ is our savior and that he died for our sins. Why would god want someone in his house that did nothing but speak ill of him and mocked his only son? He wouldn’t just as we would as fathers or mothers. God doesn’t want people who don’t believe in him or want him in heaven. God just as us wants to be loved, therefore he only allows those who believe on him and love him to be in heaven with him. I hope this answers your question.