![]() ![]() Similarly, unbelievers will find interpretation difficult. If not, then I have no idea what Jesus Culture talks about. Though unclear on oceanic terminology, if we assume it references God’s Presence, then it glorifies God in that we experience joy, release, and the Holy Spirit who lives in us. Jesus Culture’s In The River is mediocre. However, if these assumptions are incorrect, then it’s hard to conclude that God is glorified. I’ve made a few assumptions to show that this song glorifies God when His Presence causes us to live. Whatever Christians are doing, unbelievers will think they are joyous and free. This song is thick with oceanic metaphors that won’t make sense to those outside Christianity. I do not expect that unbelievers will make the same assumptions as I, leading to mass confusion to Jesus Culture’s intended meaning. How would an outsider interpret the song? Jesus Culture requests living water that refreshes and restores their thirsty souls (Jeremiah 17:13, Zechariah 14:8-9, John 4:7-26, John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-13, Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 7:13-17, Revelation 21:6-7, and Revelation 22:1-5). How does experiencing God’s Presence make us come alive? We must make another assumption, that this references our receiving Jesus, who raised to life our spiritual deadness (Romans 6:1-11, Romans 7:4-6, Galatians 2:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:11, and 1 Peter 2:24).Īs promised by God in Isaiah 61:1 and proclaimed by Jesus as fulfilled in Luke 4:18-21, Christ’s Presence prompts His children to repent and trust in Him (Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15, Luke 24:47, Acts 2:36-38, Acts 3:19-21, Acts 20:21, and 2 Timothy 2:25-26). Studying Scripture (2 Timothy 2:15 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17).Aligning our desire with God’s (Psalm 51:10, Jeremiah 24:7, Ezekiel 11:19, Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 2:29, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and 2 Corinthians 7:10).NOTE: We can become more sensitive to God’s Presence by: That is, Christians experience God’s Presence. God’s Presence outflows from God to us through the Holy Spirit who lives inside us (Acts 6:5, Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:16-19, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 5:18, and 2 Timothy 1:14). God’s Presence is bigger than fear (1 Samuel 30:6, Psalm 34:4, Psalm 56:3-4, Psalm 118:6, 2 Corinthians 7:5-6, and Hebrews 13:6). ![]() God’s Presence removes sadness, finding rest for all who cast their worries onto Him (Matthew 11:28-30 and 1 Peter 5:7). If these assumptions are correct, then the song is Biblical. I’ll subtract two points to assume that “river” is God’s Presence and another point to assume that in Chorus, we come alive because of Jesus. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture? Pre-Chorus/Chorus doesn’t start until after Verse 2. This song follows a slightly modified basic format. Perhaps the Chorus could say, “we come alive in Your Presence”? If these assumptions are incorrect, then I’m completely lost. For example, I could reasonably assume that this “river” is God’s Presence that emanates from Himself to His children However, the lyrics could make this explanation clearer by explicitly using the phrase “His Presence” in the song. Jesus Culture relies on us Christians making assumptions to “read between the lines” in lieu of clear explanation. In response, we become spiritually alive. Whatever this river is, it seems to release prisoners, invoke dancing, and provide internal joy. There is some sort of flow of goodness that radiates from God in heaven onto people on earth. I strongly encourage you to consider the potential blessings and dangers of this artist‘s theology by visiting Resources. Note to new users: This is a different kind of review site! Read About the Berean Test and Evaluation Criteria prior to reading this review. There is exists a mammoth 37 albums and EP’s under the Jesus Culture Music label.Īlso, check out my reviews of Move, Your Love Never Fails, You Won’t Relent, and Rooftops. Jesus Culture is an off-shoot band of Bethel Church that focuses on youth, much like Hillsong’s band Hillsong Young & Free. ![]()
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