In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
Jesus Son of God
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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This earth You formed, was not your home
A love like this, the world had never known
A crown of thorns, to mock your name
Forgiveness fell upon Your face
A love like this, the world had never known
On the altar of our praise
Jesus Son of God
You laid down your perfect life
You are the sacrifice
Jesus son of God
You are Jesus son of God
You took our sin
You bore our shame
You rose to life
You defeated the grave
And a love like this, the world has never known
'Cause you took our sin
You bore our shame
You rose to life
You defeated the grave
A love like this, the world has never known
On the altar of our praise
Let there be no higher name
Jesus son of God
You laid down your perfect life
You are the sacrifice
Jesus son of God
You are Jesus son of God
Be lifted higher
Than all you've overcome
Your name be louder
Than any other song
There is no power
That can come against your love
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
On the altar of our praise
Let there be no higher name
Jesus son of God
You laid down your perfect life
You are the sacrifice
Jesus son of God
You are Jesus son of God
On the altar of our praise
Let there be no higher name
Jesus son of God
You laid down your perfect life
You are the sacrifice
Jesus son of God
You are Jesus son of God
Be lifted higher
Than all you've overcome
Your name be louder
Than any other song
There is no power
That can come against your love
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
Be lifted higher
Than all you've overcome
Your name be louder
Than any other song
There is no power
That can come against your love
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
Be lifted higher
Than all you've overcome
Your name be louder
Than any other song
There is no power
That can come against your love
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The lyrics of this song are a powerful affirmation of the Christian faith, celebrating the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as the ultimate expression of God’s love for humanity. The first verse describes Jesus as coming down from heaven, leaving the glory of his throne to live among humans on earth. The significance of this is that he chose to do so out of love for us, despite the challenges and suffering he would encounter. The crown of thorns and the mocking he received illustrate the cruelty of his death, but also how he willingly accepted this fate to save us from sin.
The second verse emphasizes that Jesus took on the sins of the world, bearing the weight of our shame and rising again to defeat death. This act of sacrifice is described as a love that the world had never known before. The chorus then declares Jesus as the son of God, who laid down his perfect life as a sacrifice for our sins, emphasizing the importance and power of his name. The repetition of the phrase “the cross was enough” is a powerful reminder of the profound spiritual significance of this event, symbolizing the forgiveness and salvation offered to all who accept Jesus as their savior.
Line by Line Meaning
You came down, from heaven's throne
Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God, was sent down from heaven and he descended from the throne of God.
This earth You formed, was not your home
Although God created the earth, it was not his permanent place of dwelling.
A love like this, the world had never known
God's love towards humanity is unparalleled and unconditional.
A crown of thorns, to mock your name
Christ was mocked and humiliated by having a crown of thorns put on his head.
Forgiveness fell upon Your face
Even as Christ was being ridiculed, he demonstrated forgiveness and grace.
On the altar of our praise
In our worship, we lift up Christ and offer our gratitude and thanksgiving as a sacrifice.
Let there be no higher name
Jesus Christ is the highest name of honor and praise that we can give.
Jesus Son of God
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, sent to earth to save humanity.
You laid down your perfect life
Jesus willingly sacrificed himself on the cross as the perfect and ultimate sacrifice for our sins.
You are the sacrifice
Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, and his death and resurrection provide the means for our salvation.
You are Jesus son of God
Jesus is the Son of God, who was sent to earth to demonstrate God's love and save humanity.
You took our sin
Through his death and resurrection, Jesus took on the sins of humanity and provided a way for us to be forgiven.
You bore our shame
Jesus willingly took on the shame and guilt of our sins, so that we might be made right with God.
You rose to life
Jesus triumphed over death and the grave, rising from the dead to demonstrate his power and authority.
You defeated the grave
Through his resurrection, Jesus overcame death and the consequences of sin, providing a way for us to have eternal life.
Be lifted higher
We should exalt and honor Jesus Christ above all else, recognizing his supreme authority and worth.
Than all you've overcome
Christ has overcome sin, death, and the devil, and we can look to him as our source of strength and victory.
Your name be louder
We should proclaim the name of Jesus Christ above all others, recognizing his supreme authority and power.
Than any other song
The name of Jesus Christ should be exalted and praised more than any other song or expression of worship.
There is no power
Nothing can overcome the power and love of Jesus Christ, who has triumphed over sin and death.
That can come against your love
Nothing can separate us from the love of God, which is demonstrated through Jesus Christ.
The cross was enough
The death and resurrection of Jesus on the cross is sufficient to provide forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life to all who believe in him.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Chris Tomlin, JASON Ingram, Matt Maher
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Maryam Awais
yes u r right God has given us this beautiful world but why we r here
This life is a test for the Hereafter. The Glorious Qur’an says:
“He who created Death and Life that He may try which of you is best in deed; and He is the Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving.” [Al-Qur’an 67:2]
11. Final justice is on the Day of Judgement
The Glorious Qur’an says:
“Every soul shall have a taste of death: and only on the Day of Judgement shall you be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved far from the Fire and admitted to the Garden will have attained the object (of life): For the life of this world is but goods and chattels of deception.”
[Al-Qur’an 3:185]
Final justice will be done on the Day of Judgement. After a person dies, he will be resurrected on the Day of Judgement. It is possible that a person receives part of his punishment in this world
Lynn Ayebale
Thank you Jesus
[Verse 1:]
You came down, from heaven's throne
This earth You formed, was not Your home
A love like this, the world had never known
A crown of thorns, to mock your name
Forgiveness fell upon Your face
A love like this, the world had never known
[Chorus:]
On the altar of our praise
Let there be no higher name
Jesus Son of God
You laid down Your perfect life
You are the sacrifice
Jesus Son of God
You are Jesus Son of God
[Verse 2:]
You took our sin
You bore our shame
You rose to life
You defeated the grave
A love like this, the world has never known
[Repeat]
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
Be lifted higher
Than all You've overcome
Your name be louder
Than any other song
There is no power
That can come against Your love
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
The cross was enough
Joanna Sam
This song really strengthens my heart. That JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD.
Faruque Shaikh
Jesus Christ is not a son of God God create Adam as also without father or mother there is no other god except one allah allah have no partner Mohammad esha as prophet messenger of allah so pray to allah not jesus beleive in akhirat after the dead judgement day
Jaime Finch
The Cross was enough!!! Thank You, Lord!!!!!!!
Dipin Dilip
The lyrics so true, and thanked God for sending his son Jesus.
Justine Castillo
God Bless! Glory to God! :)
لبابة '
@Peacock Princess Allah (God) is The Creator who Created everything he has no sons nor wifes He is One and only one
112:1 قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One,[1] — Saheeh International [1]Alone, without another, indivisible with absolute and permanent unity and distinct from all else. The one and only true deity, unique in His essence, attributes and deeds. 112:2 ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ Allah, the Eternal Refuge.[1] — Saheeh International [1]He who is absolute, perfect, complete, essential, self-sufficient and sufficient to meet the needs of all creation; the one eternally and constantly required and sought, depended upon by all existence and to whom all matters will ultimately return. 112:3 لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ He neither begets nor is born, — Saheeh International 112:4 وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ Nor is there to Him any equivalent." — Saheeh International
Judith
The Cross was enough, hallelujah so blesed by this song
I love you God thank you for your love to us John 3:16
Jaime
After going through so many health issues, including a seizure last year, I’m even more thankful for times of worship. Jesus, thank You for the gift of healing!
Heinz De Boer
If Jesus could forgive those, who nailed him to the cross. Who flogged him and treated him like dirt.then who are we to hold grudges, anger and bitterness in our hearts and souls? God spoke this into my heart one morning. And I am healed of my anger and rage since.think about it
Judith
Amen