Mission 3-16
Carman Lyrics
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Thunder and lightning can't hide
Freed from the past
Destined to win
Taking the Gospel where it's never been
Chorus:
We're on, we're on, we're on a mission
Where the brave
Dare to fly
We're on a mission
And we know
It's a race
Do or die
To know Him and make Him known is our creed
Letting the fire be freed
Mission 3:16
We don't know what we will find
Deep behind enemy lines
We are the called
We are the few
Ready to serve Him and willing to do
Chorus
He did not come into the world
But to save us
He came so He could set us free
Not enslave us
Freely we received
Freely we must give
The message of salvation to live
Yes, to live
Chorus
The lyrics to Carman's "Mission 3:16" are an anthem of dedication and faith in a mission to spread the Gospel. The first couple of lines suggest that the message of the Gospel cannot be contained and will shine through like thunder and lightning. The verses go on to talk about the mission and the determination of the believers to take the Gospel where it's never been before, even if it takes them behind enemy lines. They are the called, the few who are ready to serve and willing to do whatever it takes to spread the message of salvation.
The chorus encapsulates the mission statement of the song. The believers are on a mission, and they'll go wherever they have to, even if it means risking their lives. They are brave, and they dare to fly to reach new heights in faith. They know that it's a race, and the stakes are high. They are on a mission to know Christ and make Him known to the world. The goal is to let the fire of faith be freed and to spread the message of salvation far and wide.
The final verse of the song drives home the message of the Gospel, that Christ came to save us, not to enslave us. The believers have freely received the message of salvation and must give it freely to the world. The song reminds us that spreading the message of salvation is not just an obligation but a way of life, a creed that we must live by.
Line by Line Meaning
We can't contain what's inside
The power of the Gospel is so strong, it cannot be restrained or kept hidden.
Thunder and lightning can't hide
Even the most dramatic natural events cannot obscure the magnificence of the Gospel.
Freed from the past
Through Christ, we are released from the sins and struggles of our past lives.
Destined to win
As believers, we are assured of ultimate victory through Christ.
Taking the Gospel where it's never been
We are called to spread the message of the Gospel to those who have not yet heard it.
Chorus: We're on, we're on, we're on a mission And we'll go Where the brave Dare to fly We're on a mission And we know It's a race Do or die To know Him and make Him known is our creed Letting the fire be freed Mission 3:16
We are committed to our mission of sharing the Gospel, and we will go to great lengths to do so. We understand the importance and urgency of our task, and we embrace it wholeheartedly.
We don't know what we will find
As we embark on our mission to spread the Gospel, we cannot predict exactly what we will encounter.
Deep behind enemy lines
The areas in which the Gospel needs to be shared most urgently may be difficult, even dangerous, to reach.
We are the called
Those of us who share the Gospel have been specifically chosen and set apart for this task.
We are the few
Sharing the Gospel is not a common endeavor, and requires great dedication and passion.
Ready to serve Him and willing to do
We are eager and prepared to do whatever it takes to share the love of Christ with those who need it most.
Chorus
See above.
He did not come into the world
Jesus came to Earth with a specific purpose, which was to save mankind from sin and death.
But to save us
His purpose was to offer us salvation - a chance to be reconciled with God and receive eternal life.
He came so He could set us free
Jesus' mission was to break the chains of sin and death that held us captive, and offer us true freedom.
Not enslave us
Jesus did not come to place us under a new set of legalistic rules, but to offer us true liberty in Him.
Freely we received
We have been given salvation through grace, not through any worthy actions of our own.
Freely we must give
As recipients of God's grace, it is our duty and joy to share the Gospel with others, free of charge.
The message of salvation to live
The Gospel is not simply something we 'believe', but a message that transforms and guides our entire lives.
Yes, to live
We are called to fully embrace and embody the life-changing message of the Gospel.
Chorus
See above.
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: CARMAN
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EdOfTheNorth
We can preach Jesus as the son of some unknown God until the hounds come home.
But Jesus Himself said that no one can come to Him unless the Father draws that person - John 6:44.
So until people come to understand that Father God is Eternal TRUTH, the Great Creator of heaven and earth, (a Spirit) and the One and Only Spirit who is LORD of all lords and KING of all kings; and that this Spirit who is TRUTH has a spirit of His own which is Eternal LOVE; how can anyone hear of Jesus and acknowledge that Jesus alone is TRUTH and LOVE, Father and Spirit in His One and Only Ever Begotten bodily FORM - the Christ - God Himself in flesh - the Messiah? They can't!
We cry for revival but do we really know how to beat Falsehood the devil at his own game?
When people deny or doubt the existence of God or proclaim any false name as God, simply clue them in that they recognize reality. They will either see and believe or they will see and lift their weapons against the One True God and Eternal Life - 1 John 5:20.
And the division of the sheep from the goats will take place.
So we must learn to not just preach Jesus but to preach God and His Christ, if we wish to be truthful witnesses - Isaiah 43:10-11.
God bless ya C-Man.
BROTHER JONATHAN 1238412 BURG
REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED EVERYONE OF YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS AND YE SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST!!!!!
FOR NEITHER IS THERE ANY OTHER NAME THAN THE
HOLY NAME OF.....
LORD JESUS CHRIST NAME ONLY IN BAPTISM BY IMMERSION IN WATER FOR ONLY IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS
ANY SOUL SAVED UNTO
HEAVEN'S HOLY SALVATION!!!!!
BROTHER JONATHAN 1238412 BURG
REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED EVERYONE OF YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS AND YE SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST!!!!!
FOR NEITHER IS THERE ANY OTHER NAME THAN THE
HOLY NAME OF.....
LORD JESUS CHRIST NAME ONLY IN BAPTISM BY IMMERSION IN WATER FOR ONLY IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS
ANY SOUL SAVED UNTO
HEAVEN'S HOLY SALVATION!!!!!
James Armato
And sadly, his mission is now complete.
R.I.P. Carman!
Mar Hawkman
@StonedDragon He lived quite a life, did more things than most can dream of.
StonedDragon
@James Armato aww, that's insane
James Armato
@StonedDragon Death. 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. Also, he spent a few years fighting cancer.
StonedDragon
@James Armato what happened?
StonedDragon
@James Armato idk what to say, I can't believe it.
Kent Lewis
Tony Orlando’s tribute to his friend Carman reminded me of this innovative video. Would’ve loved an actual duet between these 2 legendary artists.
soal159
Carman was straight art. The shows were a good blend of theater and music.
Mar Hawkman
@Rejoice in the Lord Sadly... one less is among us.
Rejoice in the Lord
Very rare in our current culture