This song is gorgeous.
I don't think you have to necessarily look at this song from a religious view, maybe I'm being biased because I'm Atheist, but I think you can look at it from any point of view of just... having someone there.
Not necessarily; it says "look at these hands and my side that swallowed the grave on that night ... to give you life" When Jesus was crucified, his wrists (aka hands) were pierced when he was nailed to the cross, and they made a hole in his side with a spear, draining the blood and water from his body (showing that he is truly dead, which makes his ressurection all the more amazing!). And he died that we might have eternal life in heaven through him. :)
Not necessarily; it says "look at these hands and my side that swallowed the grave on that night ... to give you life" When Jesus was crucified, his wrists (aka hands) were pierced when he was nailed to the cross, and they made a hole in his side with a spear, draining the blood and water from his body (showing that he is truly dead, which makes his ressurection all the more amazing!). And he died that we might have eternal life in heaven through him. :)
However, yes, it could be seen sort of as having someone there for you. It's just that that someone is Jesus.
^I know you've heard about Jesus and his crucifiction otherwise you wouldn't have chosen to be an atheist. This song is definately a promise from God that we are never alone. He loves you, even if you don't love him back, what amazing grace! You'll be in my prayers
^I know you've heard about Jesus and his crucifiction otherwise you wouldn't have chosen to be an atheist. This song is definately a promise from God that we are never alone. He loves you, even if you don't love him back, what amazing grace! You'll be in my prayers
You are correct--this song can be viewed from another view. For all other commentators please read carefully; MayaMoo never said that this wasn't a Christian band and did not argue with any of your views but simply stated that there could be another view. I have been a follower of Christ for 5 years and I am now a Worship leader for my church, so I look at this song through many of your same views and I know that it is about Christ. But, I often have to look at a song and think of the audience it is...
You are correct--this song can be viewed from another view. For all other commentators please read carefully; MayaMoo never said that this wasn't a Christian band and did not argue with any of your views but simply stated that there could be another view. I have been a follower of Christ for 5 years and I am now a Worship leader for my church, so I look at this song through many of your same views and I know that it is about Christ. But, I often have to look at a song and think of the audience it is playing to. A song like this never says Christ, Jesus, or almost any other reference to who it is from other than the facts that only we who are studied up on His word know. For those who do not see things through our Christian worldview, things are not as black and white. Just because it said, "Look at these hands and my side they swallowed the grave on that night When I drank the world's sin So I could carry you in" doesn't mean it is clear to everyone. Before I knew Christ these lines would have said nothing to me, and I could've interpreted them any way I wanted. Remember that your view is not the only one, even if it is the right one.
This song is gorgeous. I don't think you have to necessarily look at this song from a religious view, maybe I'm being biased because I'm Atheist, but I think you can look at it from any point of view of just... having someone there.
Not necessarily; it says "look at these hands and my side that swallowed the grave on that night ... to give you life" When Jesus was crucified, his wrists (aka hands) were pierced when he was nailed to the cross, and they made a hole in his side with a spear, draining the blood and water from his body (showing that he is truly dead, which makes his ressurection all the more amazing!). And he died that we might have eternal life in heaven through him. :)
Not necessarily; it says "look at these hands and my side that swallowed the grave on that night ... to give you life" When Jesus was crucified, his wrists (aka hands) were pierced when he was nailed to the cross, and they made a hole in his side with a spear, draining the blood and water from his body (showing that he is truly dead, which makes his ressurection all the more amazing!). And he died that we might have eternal life in heaven through him. :)
However, yes, it could be seen sort of as having someone there for you. It's just that that someone is Jesus.
^I know you've heard about Jesus and his crucifiction otherwise you wouldn't have chosen to be an atheist. This song is definately a promise from God that we are never alone. He loves you, even if you don't love him back, what amazing grace! You'll be in my prayers
^I know you've heard about Jesus and his crucifiction otherwise you wouldn't have chosen to be an atheist. This song is definately a promise from God that we are never alone. He loves you, even if you don't love him back, what amazing grace! You'll be in my prayers
You are correct--this song can be viewed from another view. For all other commentators please read carefully; MayaMoo never said that this wasn't a Christian band and did not argue with any of your views but simply stated that there could be another view. I have been a follower of Christ for 5 years and I am now a Worship leader for my church, so I look at this song through many of your same views and I know that it is about Christ. But, I often have to look at a song and think of the audience it is...
You are correct--this song can be viewed from another view. For all other commentators please read carefully; MayaMoo never said that this wasn't a Christian band and did not argue with any of your views but simply stated that there could be another view. I have been a follower of Christ for 5 years and I am now a Worship leader for my church, so I look at this song through many of your same views and I know that it is about Christ. But, I often have to look at a song and think of the audience it is playing to. A song like this never says Christ, Jesus, or almost any other reference to who it is from other than the facts that only we who are studied up on His word know. For those who do not see things through our Christian worldview, things are not as black and white. Just because it said, "Look at these hands and my side they swallowed the grave on that night When I drank the world's sin So I could carry you in" doesn't mean it is clear to everyone. Before I knew Christ these lines would have said nothing to me, and I could've interpreted them any way I wanted. Remember that your view is not the only one, even if it is the right one.