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1) Petra is a Christian Rock band formed in 1972 by Bob Hartman, Bill Glover, John DeGroff, and Greg Hough. "Petra" means "rock" in NT Greek, making the band name a triple pun. Rising from the Jesus music movement, and initially signed to [recordlabel]Myrrh Records[/recordlabel], they fought to gain acceptance and recognition in a church culture that at the time believed rock music to be off-limits. Over time they eventually won over most of their critics, thanks to a steady approach and some solid adult contemporary airplay hits like "The Coloring Song," outside of their usual rock fare. By the mid-80's, when lead singer Greg X. Volz left the band and was replaced by John Schlitt, Petra had solidified their place as the foremost Christian rock band in the industry with a string of hit albums and singles and strong touring. The release of Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out marked a turn towards modern-sounding worship music that would soon explode into the modern worship movement.
Petra was nominated for and won numerous Grammy and Dove Awards. In 1991, after the release of their acclaimed Beyond Belief record, Petra became the first rock band ever to win for Group of the Year at the Dove Awards. They were also the first Christian rock band to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
For three decades Petra continued to produce albums despite changes in their line-up as well as the genre and market. On May 24th, 2005 Petra announced their retirement after 33 years of ministry. They recorded one of their final performances in Franklin, Tennessee to release it as their last album, Farewell. Their last performance finished in the early hours of January 1, 2006 in Murphy, North Carolina. Bob Hartman and John Schlitt continue to tour under the moniker II Guys From Petra.
Lineups through the years:
Early 80's Captured in Time & Space lineup: Bob Hartman, Greg X. Volz, John Slick, Mark Kelly, Louie Weaver, John Lawry
Late 80's "Beyond Belief dream team" lineup: Bob Hartman, John Schlitt, John Lawry, Louie Weaver, Ronny Cates
Late 90's Petra Praise 2 - We Need Jesus lineup: John Schlitt, Louie Weaver, Lonnie Chapin, Pete Orta, Kevin Brandow
Farewell CD lineup: John Schlitt, Bob Hartman, Greg Bailey, Paul Simmons, with special appearances by Greg X. Volz and John Lawry
More members: Rob Frazier, Jim Cooper, David Lichens, Trent Thomason, Bryce Bell, Quinton Gibson, Justin Johnson
See also http://www.petraband.com/
Shakin
Petra Lyrics
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It's uncertain in direction does it come from here or there
It's approaching by the minute does it lead you to despair
Feel it shakin' your foundation when you haven't got a prayer
[Chorus]
Everything that can be shaken will be shakin' from within
Better have your house in order when the shaking begins
Shakin, shakin' the house
You examine your foundation does it stand on rock or sand
When the smoke clears, does it bring fears
When the houses fall or stand
In the fire of refining with the flames too high to douse
You remember someone saying it's beginning in the house
But don't fear when it comes near
And you see the raging fire
If you hold fast it will all pass
'Til your heart has His desire
The lyrics to Petra’s song “Shakin” convey a sense of impending upheaval and upheaval that will shake everything within and around us. The opening line foretells of the onset of the tumultuous events to come, as the singer describes a rumble in the distance that is vibrating through the air. As the uncertainty grows, the ominous feeling of the approaching disturbance intensifies, and soon it's shaking the foundation of our being, leaving us feeling untethered and lost. The chorus reminds us that everything that can be shaken, will be shaken from within, and so we must have our house in order when the shaking begins.
The second verse warns us to take a close look at our foundations and question whether they are built on rock or sand. When the turmoil has passed, we will see the contrasting outcomes of those with foundations that stood firm against those that crumbled. The final lines of the song offer hope in the face of devastation. Regardless of how things end up and what the cost is, if we hold fast to our faith, we will not despair, for it will all pass, leaving our hearts with a desire for something more profound.
Overall, the lyrics of Petra’s song “Shakin” are a poignant reminder that difficulties in life can shake us to our core. They can leave us feeling lost, uncertain, and untethered, regardless of how well we have prepared for them. However, in these moments of hardship, we can also cling to our faith, knowing that God is with us, and that the storm will eventually pass.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a rumble in the distance a trembling in the air
A sense of an upcoming disturbance is felt in the environment, which is both ominous and uncertain in nature.
It's uncertain in direction does it come from here or there
It is unclear where the source of impending danger is coming from.
It's approaching by the minute does it lead you to despair
The danger is growing closer with each passing moment, potentially causing feelings of hopelessness and resignation.
Feel it shakin' your foundation when you haven't got a prayer
The impending danger is destabilizing the foundations of one's life, and it seems impossible even to pray for divine intervention.
Everything that can be shaken will be shakin' from within
All aspects of one's being, both external and internal, will undergo a tumultuous upheaval.
Better have your house in order when the shaking begins
It is essential to have one's affairs and innermost self in a state of readiness before the approaching danger becomes apparent.
Shakin' the house
The 'shaking' being referred to is so intense that it threatens the foundations of one's abode.
Shakin, shakin' the house
The trembling and instability being described is affecting every component of one's dwelling place.
You examine your foundation does it stand on rock or sand
It is prudent to assess whether the foundation of one's life is secure and stable or frail and unstable.
When the smoke clears, does it bring fears
Once the disturbance has passed, will one experience a sense of security or more anxiety?
When the houses fall or stand
In the aftermath of the upheaval, some elements of one's life will prove reliable and stable, while others will prove fragile and prone to collapse.
In the fire of refining with the flames too high to douse
The tumultuous event serves as a type of purifying 'fire,' and the intensity cannot be dampened or avoided.
You remember someone saying it's beginning in the house
Despite the seeming randomness of the event, a prior warning or 'prophecy' can be recalled.
But don't fear when it comes near
Although the danger is real and debilitating, it is best not to succumb to irrational fear.
And you see the raging fire
The severity of the situation cannot be ignored - it is a raging, all-consuming 'flame.'
If you hold fast it will all pass
By standing firm and refusing to be consumed by panic, the disturbance will wane and eventually dissipate.
'Til your heart has His desire
The ultimate goal is to cultivate a soul-devotion to God's desires, which will govern one's life's foundation and response to tumultuous events.
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Archangel Metatron
@Ultra-Heavy Hiker God is not a man, that He should lie,
Nor a son of man, that He should repent.
Has He said, and will He not do?
Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
Jesus will return after Jerusalem gets nuked by the abomination which causes desolation mentioned in Matthew 24.
This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are those who have part of the first resurrection for the second death has no hold of them. They will reign with Christ for a thousand years.
After the 1000 years the rest of the Dead will be brought back to life. Then comes the end.
Jesus must reign until he has defeated all of his enemies. All Power, Dominion, and Authority then the last enemy that will be defeated is death itself. Then He will return the kingdom back to God.
God is not a man, that He should lie,
Nor a son of man, that He should repent.
Has He said, and will He not do?
Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
God said, I will make a mortal more rare than fine gold,A man more than the golden wedge of Ophir.Therefore I will shake the heavens,And the earth will move out of her place.
The Earth is Hell in the future (2 Peter 3). It gets hit by an asteroid (Revelation 9) and pushed toward the sun (Isaiah 13-13).
In the future after death is defeated, an asteroid will strike the dark side of the Earth penetrating the planet deep and pushing it toward the Sun.
The Beautiful and Eternal New Jerusalem will take the best of humanity and the glory of the nations to a new Earth where righteousness dwells.
But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.
The cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?
For we know that if our earthly [a]house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as [c]a guarantee.
The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
The Return of Jesus and The New Jerusalem by Archangel Metatron is available on Amazon Kindle.
Lance Martz
No matter what I try, I find that everything I need comes from God. Petra has always reminded me of my foundation. Probably the best thing I ever found to remind me to seek my roots. Petra fan since 1984.
kirk1968
Amen, same here!
Rodney Hindman
Petra fan as well I seen them live they were great
Queenhoneybee
Same here
Archangel Metatron
The Earth is Hell in the future (2 Peter 3). It gets hit by an asteroid (Revelation 9) and pushed toward the sun (Isaiah 13-13).
Matthew White
Petra has always had scripture reference's and songs based on the word of God in their music 🎶 that's why for me they are the best Christian band for all time
David Stahl
Never gets old, been listening to Petra for 35 years now.
kirk1968
Same here, brother.
Roy duke
so many great memories of this group. delivering papers to this song on my SONY walkman .. wow
G2G Amsterdam
David Stahl eversince ' the rock cries out' came out. Still my favorite