He has since launched another album, Beautiful News, and continues to write many more popular songs such as You Never Let Go and Shine.
Songfacts states that Redman's eighth album 10,000 Reasons, was co-written with several of his friends. He then recorded the songs live in Atlanta, leading worship for over 1,000 worship leaders during LIFT: A Worship Leader Collective, put on by Passion City Church and sixstepsrecords on February 18 and 19, 2011. It sold nearly 7,000 units its first week in the US, almost doubling Redman's previous album release We Shall Not Be Shaken. The LP entered the Billboard 200 at #66, his biggest debut to date.
Nothing But the Blood
Matt Redman Lyrics
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Than all the empty claims I've heard upon this earth
Speaks righteousness for me
And stands in my defense
Jesus it's Your blood
What can wash away our sins?
What can make us whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can wash us pure as snow?
Welcomed as the friends of God
Nothing but Your blood
Nothing but Your blood King Jesus
Your cross testifies in grace
Tells of the Father's heart to make a way for us
Now boldly we approach
Not by earthly confidence
It's only Your blood
The lyrics of "Nothing But the Blood" by Matt Redman express the powerful truth that it is only through the blood of Jesus that our sins can be washed away and we can be welcomed into a loving relationship with God. The first verse emphasizes the significance of Jesus' blood, which speaks a better word than the empty claims we hear in the world. His blood speaks of righteousness for us and stands in our defense before God. The chorus emphasizes the importance of the blood of Jesus in cleansing us from sin and making us pure as snow, welcomed as friends of God.
The second verse shifts focus to the cross of Jesus, which testifies to the grace of God and His heart to make a way for us to be reconciled to Him. Through the cross, we can boldly approach God, not with our own confidence in ourselves, but only through the blood of Jesus. Altogether, the song emphasizes the centrality of Jesus' blood and the cross in our salvation and relationship with God.
Overall, "Nothing But the Blood" is a beautiful and simple declaration of the profound truth of the gospel, pointing to the essential role that Jesus' blood and sacrifice play in our salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Your blood speaks a better word
The blood of Jesus speaks a more significant message than any other empty promise on this earth
Than all the empty claims I've heard upon this earth
The blood of Jesus is more trustworthy than any other vain declaration made in this world
Speaks righteousness for me
The blood of Jesus declares me righteous before God
And stands in my defense
The blood of Jesus acts as my advocate and justifier before God
Jesus it's Your blood
The blood of Jesus is what saves and redeems me
What can wash away our sins?
What can cleanse and remove our sins from us?
What can make us whole again?
What can restore and renew our brokenness?
Nothing but the blood
Only the blood of Jesus has the power to forgive and heal
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
There is no other way to be cleansed and redeemed except through the blood of Jesus
What can wash us pure as snow?
What can make us clean and spotless like snow?
Welcomed as the friends of God
Through the blood of Jesus, we are invited to become friends of God
Nothing but Your blood
There is no other thing that can bring us into friendship with God except for the blood of Jesus
Nothing but Your blood King Jesus
Only the blood of Jesus who is the King can make us pure and righteous before God
Your cross testifies in grace
The crucifixion of Jesus demonstrates the grace of God
Tells of the Father's heart to make a way for us
The cross reveals God's desire to provide a way for us to be reconciled to Him
Now boldly we approach
Because of the cross, we can come to God confidently and fearlessly
Not by earthly confidence
We can't approach God with confidence based on our earthly achievements or merits
It's only Your blood
Our confidence to approach God is only based on the blood of Jesus
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Written by: ANDY CHERRY
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Jason Kuy
Thank you Lord Jesus for healing me from my heroin addiction. Thank you for the free gift of salvation. Thank you for reuniting me with my family.
Greg Rice
Thank you. God is great!
Pete Sayeer
My 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia (a cancer of the blood) several weeks ago. We prayed (several hundred plus people), fasted and cried out to the Living God...King Jesus. Mackenzie is now COMPLETELY HEALED by the BLOOD of the Lamb! We play this song every single day because it's YOUR Blood Lord Jesus that washes us from all sin, all disease and allows us to be accepted by God the Father. While I was praying recently, standing in the gap for my daughter, the Lord gave me an open vision...I was standing in the shadow of some one...I could see the first step of the Throne of God...I heard a voice say do not step into the Light of His Glory...as I stood in the shadow of this person I began to feel something running over me...from the top of my head to the tips of my toes...as I looked at my hands they were covered in blood...then the person whose shadow I was standing in turned to look at me...it was the Savior himself...I realized someone was in my arms...it was my daughter Mackenzie...she was covered in His Blood...then Jesus said, "Your prayers are answered"..."step into the glorious Light of My Father"...as I stepped out into the Light the enormity of His Glory washed over me, overwhelming me...I could only hear the Father say, "I know you my son because you and your daughter are covered in His Blood...the Blood of My Son." My daughter, and all of God's children have been Ransomed, Restored and Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb...King Jesus! Thank you for Your Blood Lord Jesus. No amount of words can ever express the debt you have paid. No one can possibly repay you for what you've accomplished...all I can say with every thing that is in me...is I Love YOU...YOU ARE PURE JOY!
Miriam Mitten
All praise to the Father God
Praise the Lord!!!
Pete Sayeer
The Blood of the Lamb...He is indescribably glorious! There are no words...all I can say is bless You...Lord Jesus Our Redeemer!
lisa fitzpatrick
amen Praise God
Dawn Floyd
Glory to God the Great Healer! Hallelujah King Jesus! Thank You! Amen! 🙌☝💖
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Pete Sayeer God is greater than any illness on this planet, I pray your daughter is feeling much better, thanks for sharing.
Mark Hull
Hallelujah! Thank you Lord Jesus foe dieing for our sins! Praise God! Forever!
Viv Ruth
Jesucristo es nuestro todo en todo, su amor nos hace todo