During the next two decades Carman changed the face of Christian music and evolved contemporary evangelism into what it is today. Carman established "Carman World Outreach," a non-profit organization that helps touch the lives of literally millions of people worldwide. Billboard Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by first naming him "Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year" in 1990. He has received numerous gold and platinum albums and videos. Even with all this success, the heartbeat of this Champion for Christ continues to beat strong for the souls of people who need Jesus. As an outflow of this passion, Carman had more than 50,000 people attend his "Music for Peace" crusade in Johannesburg, South Africa. These numbers topped the charts as his largest concert crusade ever, until more than 70,000 people packed the legendary Texas Stadium, making it the largest Christian concert in history.
For over 26 years, Carman has entertained, encouraged and preached the Gospel to millions-crossing denominational, cultural and ethnic lines. During this time, he has never compromised the call to take the Gospel to every person.
Carman died on February 16, 2021 (28 days after his 65th birthday) in a Las Vegas hospital, after a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. He was survived by his ex-wife, five stepchildren and ten step-grandchildren.
God God God
Carman Lyrics
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Living for the Lord is the better way
We're the people of God and we're on a quest
Raising up a banner of righteousness
Full of hope, faith and fire
We're the chosen, rising to a higher plane
A performance, stirring up the gift that was dormant
Send a giant out, we'll take him down
With the Word and the Spirit
This generation needs to hear it now
And demonstrated with God's power
We're the people of God and we're here to say
Living for the Lord is the better way
We're the people of God and we're on a quest
Raising up a banner of righteousness
Extra, extra, read all about it
Satan lost the war and no doubt it works
This holy power, and it's ours to devour foes
Who come against us 'cause it send us out
And strong in the spirit
This generation needs to hear it now
And demonstrated with God's power
We're the people of God and we're here to say
Living for the Lord is the better way
We're the people of God and we're on a quest
Raising up a banner of righteousness
Someone hurts us, He's the one who mends us
God before us, who can be against us
Redemption, yes, we're living proof
We're the church, church on the move
Carman's song "God God God" is a gospel song that speaks to the identity and mission of the people of God. The opening lines declare that the true followers of God are present and accounted for, living for the Lord in a way that is better than living any other way. The people of God are on a quest to raise a banner of righteousness, which suggests an active, purposeful, and visible role in the world. The song inspires hope, faith, and fire in the chosen that they are rising to a higher plane.
The lyrics show that the people of God expect to have opposition as they carry out their mission. However, they are not afraid to face giants or any other obstacle that may come their way - they will take them down with the Word and the Spirit. The song emphasizes that the message about God and his power needs to be demonstrated in everyday life through the works of his followers. Satan is mentioned but not given much emphasis, and victory over him is simply announced as having already been won.
Moreover, the song celebrates the power of the Spirit among the people of God. The song’s chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing God's people’s solidarity in their mission to be the Body of Christ. The song’s message is one of hope and encouragement to believers that no matter what challenges come their way, they are people of God on a quest to raise a banner of righteousness.
Line by Line Meaning
We're the people of God and we're here to say
We proudly proclaim that we are the chosen ones of God
Living for the Lord is the better way
Living a life devoted to God is the most fulfilling option
We're the people of God and we're on a quest
We are on a mission to spread God's message and love
Raising up a banner of righteousness
We are promoting and advocating for what is morally right
Full of hope, faith and fire
We are optimistic, strongly committed, and passionate
We're the chosen, rising to a higher plane
We are God's elect, elevating to a more spiritual level of existence
A performance, stirring up the gift that was dormant
Our dynamic performance is awakening the spiritual gift that has been lying dormant in us
War, no, we're not afraid
We are fearless in the face of spiritual warfare
Send a giant out, we'll take him down
We have the power to defeat the enemy, no matter how strong
With the Word and the Spirit
Our weapons are the Word of God and the Holy Spirit
This generation needs to hear it now
Our message is crucial for the spiritual wellbeing of the current generation
And demonstrated with God's power
We support our message with tangible evidence of God's miraculous power
Extra, extra, read all about it
Hear ye, hear ye, take notice of this great news
Satan lost the war and no doubt it works
Satan has been defeated, and we have proof that it really works
This holy power, and it's ours to devour foes
We possess this precious spiritual power and we use it to defeat our enemies
Who come against us 'cause it send us out
Our enemies motivate us, as we are called to spread God's message
And strong in the spirit
We are unwavering in our faith and devotion to the Holy Spirit
Someone hurts us, He's the one who mends us
God mends our wounds when we are hurt by others
God before us, who can be against us
With God's protection, no one can be against us
Redemption, yes, we're living proof
We are living evidence of the power of God's redemption
We're the church, church on the move
We are an active, vibrant church always on the move towards God's work
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jamespenny9482
This song is brilliant!
@jt414
SSSSSOOOO EXCELLENT!
Thank you for sharing🌻
I was singing from memory and got a few words mixed up -- so I looked on here -- and here it was😀!
‼️ JESUS IS VICTOR‼️
@benjaminsilliman8
LEGIT!
@Opensourcerer12
A couple o' young men came to my door today
While I was frying eggs in my kitchen,
They looked so sincere with their white shirts and ties
As they tried to sell me their religion.
We talked for awhile as my eggs got cold
About what their faith believes,
They said they were convinced by what they'd been taught
That God's just an exalted man like you and me.
Although The Book says He is spirit, their hearts refused to hear it
They proceeded to tell me He's got hair
And in Daniel God's finger wrote on the wall
And His watchful eye is mentioned everywhere
I said, "Hey, keep to your scriptures until you understand
Completely these verses you're pickin',
The Psalms say He'll protect us with His feathers and His wings
But that don't mean that God's a great big chicken!"
I said, "Don't you see, you have missed
Just who Jesus Christ said that he is?"
"Well he's The Lord, he's Jehovah, he's the I Am like he said
And he proved his own divinity when he rose up from the dead
He's Messiah, Emmanuel and if that don't pass the test
The Book of John says he's The Word of God come in the flesh
Well he's the author of salvation and he leaves no room to guess
He's the Alpha, Omega, beginning and end
He's the first and he's the last
So if you're still confused I've no words left to waste
He told us he was God, God, God
Now I calmly rest my case."
I went out to the airport, took a ride to L A X,
I was flying out to Dallas
To see my buddy, Tex
Went up an escalator, my mind at total rest
When suddenly 'dis guy pins a flower to my chest
I asked, "Are you a Christian?", He said, "Oh yes, and more,
But I believe there's many ways of truth we can explore."
I said, "Hold on a minute, I hate to interrupt,
But if Jesus ain't the only way this teaching is corrupt."
He said, "We believe and teach that when you die,
You come back in the form of a cow or bird or fly
So if you kill an animal, what actually you're seeing
Is a murder equal to and of a human being."
Well, as anyone can see their "Christian" claim
Is totally without a doubt phoney
You can't even go out and eat a Big Mac
'Cause ya' might be munchin' on yer Uncle Tony!
I said, "Can't you see, you have missed
Just who Jesus Christ said that he is?"
"Well he's The Lord, he's Jehovah, he's the I Am like he said
And he proved his own divinity when he rose up from the dead
He's Messiah, Emmanuel and if that don't pass the test
The Book of John says he's The Word of God come in the flesh
Well he's the author of salvation and he leaves no room to guess
He's the Alpha, Omega, beginning and end
He's the first and he's the last
So if you're still confused I've no words left to waste
He told us he was God,
He proved that he was God,
He showed us he was God, God, God
And that's just the way it is!"