Saul of Tarsus
For Today Lyrics
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I will never be silenced.
I will resist my sin to the point of blood,
And I will wear my scars like badges of honor.
But let my hope cry out that my God is greater than the pain of persecution.
My God is greater than this world.
There will never be another chance to live today for God.
There will never be another name that can save us from ourselves.
And so, steadfast and undeterred, I will proclaim the name of Christ to a dead and dying world.
I am not ashamed!
We will resist our sin to the point of blood,
And we will wear our scars like badges of honor.
But let our hope cry out that our God is greater than the pain of persecution.
Blinded, I saw that Christ is Lord.
Now, may the world see you through open eyes. God, my Father, reign
The lyrics to For Today's song Saul of Tarsus are a declaration of faith and perseverance in the face of persecution. The singer opens by acknowledging their devotion to God and the desire for the world to be aware that they are His. They refuse to be silenced and vow to resist their own sinful nature, no matter the cost, even to the point of shedding blood. However, they do not lose hope, as they believe that God is greater than any suffering they may encounter in this world.
The second verse emphasizes the urgency of living for God in the present moment. The singer recognizes that there is no guarantee of tomorrow and that salvation can only come through faith in Christ. They refuse to be deterred by the opposition they may face, and passionately proclaim the name of Christ to a dying world, boldly declaring their lack of shame. Once again, the idea of wearing scars as badges of honor is repeated, signifying a willingness to suffer for the sake of one's faith.
The final line of the song is a nod to the conversion of Saul (who became the Apostle Paul) on the road to Damascus. Like Saul, the singer has been "blinded" in order to see the truth of Christ. They pray that the world may also have open eyes to see God and acknowledge Him as their Father and King.
Line by Line Meaning
May the world know that I am yours.
I want the world to recognize and understand that I belong to God.
I will never be silenced.
I will actively speak and share my faith, and will never back down or be quiet about it.
I will resist my sin to the point of blood,
I will fight fiercely against my own sinful nature, even if it means facing physical hardships or persecution.
And I will wear my scars like badges of honor.
I will proudly display the marks of suffering that come from standing up for my faith.
But let my hope cry out that my God is greater than the pain of persecution.
I hold onto my hope in God, knowing that He is more powerful than any trial or hardship I may face.
My God is greater than this world.
God's power and sovereignty surpass any forces or challenges of this world.
There will never be another chance to live today for God.
Each day is a unique opportunity to live for God, and we must make the most of every moment.
There will never be another name that can save us from ourselves.
Only Jesus' name holds the power to save us from our own sin and shortcomings.
And so, steadfast and undeterred, I will proclaim the name of Christ to a dead and dying world.
I will remain resolute and determined in my mission to share the message of Jesus to a world that desperately needs it.
I am not ashamed!
I have no shame in proclaiming the name of Jesus and sharing my faith with others.
We will resist our sin to the point of blood,
As a community of believers, we will fight against sinful tendencies with great passion and dedication.
And we will wear our scars like badges of honor.
We will proudly bear the marks of suffering that come from standing up for our faith.
But let our hope cry out that our God is greater than the pain of persecution.
As a community, we put our hope and trust in God's power, knowing that He is stronger than any persecution we may face.
Blinded, I saw that Christ is Lord.
Although I was once blinded to the truth of Christ, I now see and fully acknowledge that He is Lord.
Now, may the world see you through open eyes. God, my Father, reign
May the world have a true and accurate understanding of You, God. I call you 'Father' and acknowledge Your reign over all things.
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May the world know that I am yours.
I will never be silenced.
I will resist my sin to the point of blood,
And I will wear my scars like badges of honor.
But let my hope cry out that my God is greater than the pain of persecution.
My God is greater than this world.
There will never be another chance to live today for God.
There will never be another name that can save us from ourselves.
And so, steadfast and undeterred, I will proclaim the name of Christ to a dead and dying world.
I am not ashamed!
We will resist our sin to the point of blood,
And we will wear our scars like badges of honor.
But let our hope cry out that our God is greater than the pain of persecution.
Blinded, I saw that Christ is Lord.
Now, may the world see you through open eyes. God, my Father, reign
@mogananwam495
Daniel Owens
Paul’s Epistle to
the Saints in Laodecia; the first letter, as taken from The Kabelo
Lebogo HSIV (Holy Spirit Inspired Version) of the Bible:
Greetings you of Laodecia. Indeed I, Paul, yes, Saul of Tarsus, the very
one you accuse of being a fraudster, yes, even a liar, surely you have come to
realize that I, Paul, yes, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, by the will of God,
had, not on so many diverse occasions argued against the way we delve into
these matters, yes, these of faith. Allow me to venture into more murkier
terrain, yes, when I say thus and thus unto you, yes, you of Laodecia, the very
ones who, I am told by those in the know, that you deny the Holy Ghost, yes,
you even deny that Christ came from a virgin; notwithstanding the fact that I,
Paul, yes, formerly Saul of Tarsus, yes, the very one you humiliate daily with
your childish rantings, yes, the very one who has to consistently, nay,
ceaselessly strive with you, not that this has bothered you at all, for, no,
you even accuse me, Paul, yes, Saul of Tarsus, as I hear rumours, innuendos,
misinformation, and slandering would have it, question my apostleship, that
which was given to me on the road to Damascus, yes, where I was headed, to
quote Gamaliel, my mentor: “To put in chains and bring them bound to Jerusalem,
yes, and put them on trial those who blaspheme, and those who speak, to quote
Caiphus, yes, the high priest of the Synagogue of the Freedman, nay, the
Libertians: “Teaching filthy and foul doctrines”; indeed, if you value your
lives, you shall do as told, for time is but short, did I, yes, I, Paul, a
bondservant of Jesus Christ, yes, the very one who thus and thus spoke unto
you, yes, the words that, to quote Cephas, yes, the very son of Jonah: “Carry
with them the power to bring that which was once dead, nay, to resuscitate that
which was once devoid of breath, yes, to return it to the world of the living”,
indeed, you are two faced in your approach to me, yes, I. the very one who thus
and thus said unto you: “Harken unto my words, yes, my life bearing words,
those when you hear of them, you have no other choice but to marvel, just as
those of Capernaum did when Christ, yes, Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, as Mary
Magdalene noted in her awe-inspiring gospel, yes, that she wrote, as her 1st
Record, yes, indeed, her first gospel; without wasting much of your valuable
time, I shall espouse unto you the principles of faith, yes, those that another
one of the awe-inspiring apostles, I shall not say which one, for indeed you
labour me too much, yes, I, Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, yes, indeed by
the word of God, yes, upon the road to Damascus, yes, indeed, you even question
me on my anointing, that which I said to another group of Saints, yes, those
who have forsaken their true calling, yes, those with money and power in mind,
only that, I am afraid; really, for inasmuch as you claim that I am called not,
prophesy, who laboured for you intensely throughout my ministry? Is it not me,
yes, Paul, yes, formerly Saul of Tarsus, now Paul, as named by my father, yes,
Saul, the Roman Jew, yes, a tent maker, as I once said unto those of Upper
Corinth, yes, and even unto those of Lower Corinth, yes, those who snigger,
jeer, and sneer at my calling, not to mention laugh, hiss, and mock at it. In
this, yes, my abridged letter, I only plead that you do one thing, as Cephas
noted in his awe-inspiring gospel: “Tear not that which The Lord has made,
defile not that He has build with his own hands”; it should thus be borne in
mind that I, yes, I, Paul, yes, Saul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, yes, Saul,
yes, he, nay, him who once said unto you: “Maranatha!”; you even complained
that I labour you too much, for I even question your apostleship, nay, your
commitment to the things of God, indeed I shall begin to honour you, yes, you
of the calling, yes, you of the calling I once was called with, not that this
matters, but in so doing, I shall be preempting those with a, to quote our
sister in the lord, Mary Magdalene: “A contrite demonic spirit”, yes, those
with malicious intent in their spirit, yes, those who lie a lot about the
things of God, yes, those who labour and twirl in pain, yes, those who go to
great lengths to reduce the things of the Spirit to calculations, yes, those
who lie about Christ being born not of a virgin. Ishall end it here, yes, I,
yes, I, Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, yes, Saul of Tarsus, yes, the one
who laboured for you, yes, the one who strives on a constant, non stop basis,
to pray for you, yes, to labour for you in vain, alas, for you have lost your
true love. I, Paul, yes, Saul of Tarsus, now bid you Peace, but not as the
world bids, but as only He can, maranatha!; to God be the glory, in Jesus name
do I bid you peace, AMEN.
Paul’s Epistle to the Saints in
Pergamos; the first letter, as taken from The Kabelo Lebogo HSIV (Holy
Spirit Inspired Version) of the Bible:
Greetings you of Pergamos, yes, the very ones I tried rearing in the ways
of The Lord<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal">. How disappointing to hear that after our meeting, alas, you have
forgotten that which is holy; in so doing, I shall now ask of you power to
affirm my calling, yes, that which you now seem to question. Again, it should
be borne in mind that I, yes, I, Paul, yes, Saul OF Tarsus, thus and thus
admonish you: “be of one mind, and be of one Spirit, for is it not written
that, ‘Alas, you who mock and hiss, for indeed, slippery slopes await you!’,
did not a great King, nay, his son, yes, Solomon, in the Greek, at least, write
thus and thus unto you; yes, you of Tarsus?
@kevincarrier7232
There will never be another chance to live today for God
There will never be another name that can save us from ourselves
And so steadfast and undeterred
I will proclaim the name of Christ
To a dead and dying world
I am not ashamed
I am not ashamed
I am not ashamed
We will resist our sin to the point of blood
And we will wear our scars like badges of honor
But let our hope cry out that our God is greater than the pain of persecution
Blinded, I saw that Christ is Lord
Now, may the world see You through open eyes
God, my Father, reign
@andysavestheday
"My God is greater than this world." Amen. I love this band.
@the_real_max_level
The whole point of being a christian is to preach the Gospel. Let the haters hate,
@darkflame2067
Religions are shit so it doesn't matter which
@themetaltopg
@@darkflame2067 then why are you here
@darkflame2067
@@themetaltopg good Instrumentals and Vocals
@themetaltopg
@@darkflame2067 then stick to the music, no need to criticize people's beliefs, especially at a Christian song. God bless you.
@oilfreak710
@@darkflame2067 don't talk like that or he might take your bending away.... 😳
@isaakfischer99
2020 anyone still jamming to this
@elementskateboards6
2021
@0405ABBY
Heck yeah 2021, heard this back in 2014, and I will never get over this band ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏