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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/
You Are I Am
Petra Lyrics
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From beginning of time through eternity
From burning bush to Gethsemane
From the Red Sea shores to the Galilee
[Chorus]
You are I Am, You are I Am
Let the earth hear Your voice in its purity
From the fiery furnace to upper room
From the lions' den to the empty tomb
You have always been You will always be
Yesterday, today, and through eternity
I will always bow my knee
You will never cease to be I Am
From the breath of life to the Living Word
To the broken heart when good news is heard
Petra's song, "You Are I Am," is a beautiful hymn that captures the essence of God's omnipresence and power. The lyrics celebrate God's presence from the top of the mountains to the bottom of the sea, from the beginning of time through eternity. The reference to the burning bush alludes to God's encounter with Moses, where He revealed His divine nature, and in Gethsemane, the location where Jesus prayed before His crucifixion. The Red Sea shores and the Galilee signify the miracles that God performed for His people.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "You are I Am," referring to the name that God gave Himself when He spoke to Moses (Exodus 3:14). God exists outside of time, and through this song, Petra acknowledges that the Lord's majesty is evident in the heavens and on earth. From the fiery furnace that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into and the upper room where the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples to the lions' den and the empty tomb, the lyrics honor God's hand in human history.
The song moves forward to acknowledge God's nature as "the Living Word" and "the breath of life." These phrases allude to the idea that God is the Creator of all things, and His presence is felt in every aspect of life. Moreover, the song acknowledges that God is present during joyful moments when "good news is heard" and is also a comfort during times of brokenness.
Line by Line Meaning
From the top of the mountains to the bottom of the sea
You are present everywhere and in everything, from the highest peaks to the deepest depths.
From beginning of time through eternity
You have always existed, and your presence will never fade away or be forgotten.
From burning bush to Gethsemane
You have shown yourself in many ways throughout history, from the burning bush to Jesus' prayer in the garden of Gethsemane.
From the Red Sea shores to the Galilee
You have been present in many places throughout history, from the shores of the Red Sea where the Israelites crossed, to the region of Galilee where Jesus preached and performed miracles.
You are I Am, You are I Am
You are the eternal God, present in every moment and every place.
Let the heavens rejoice in you Your majesty
The heavens themselves glorify you, recognizing your majesty and greatness.
Let the earth hear Your voice in its purity
The earth itself recognizes your presence and hears your voice, which is pure and true.
From the fiery furnace to upper room
You have been present in many difficult situations, from the fiery furnace in which Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown, to the upper room where Jesus' disciples gathered after his death.
From the lions' den to the empty tomb
You have protected your people from harm, as when Daniel was saved from the lions' den, and you were present in the empty tomb of Jesus after his resurrection.
You have always been You will always be
You have existed for all of time and will continue to exist forever.
Yesterday, today, and through eternity
Your existence spans all of time, from the past to the present to the future.
I will always bow my knee
I will always show reverence and honor to you.
You will never cease to be I Am
You will always exist and always be the eternal God.
From the breath of life to the Living Word
Your presence is evident in all living things, and you have revealed yourself through Jesus, the Living Word.
To the broken heart when good news is heard
You bring comfort and joy to those who are hurting, and you bring good news to those who need it.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB MERRILL, JULE STYNE
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@honoratowill
Beautiful !!!
LYRICS:
YOU ARE I AM
Petra
From the top of the mountains to the bottom of the sea
From beginning of time through eternity
From burning bush to Gethsemane
From the Red Sea shores to the Galilee
YOU ARE I AM, YOU ARE I AM
Let the heavens rejoice in you Your majesty
Let the earth hear Your voice in its purity
From the fiery furnace to upper room
From the lions' den to the empty tomb
You have always been You will always be
Yesterday, today, and through eternity
I will always bow my knee
You will never cease to be I Am
From the breath of life to the Living Word
To the broken heart when good news is heard
@lovejoypeaceforever
TRINITARIAN RELATIONSHIPS
The truths related to the persons of the Godhead.
The internal lines identify the nature, substance, or essence of each person:
1. The Father is God.
2. The Son is God.
3. The Holy Spirit is God.
The distinction between ousia and hupostasis is the same as that between the general and the particular; as, for instance, between the animal and the particular man.
Wherefore, in the case of the Godhead, we confess one essence or substance so as not to give a variant definition of existence, but we confess a particular hypostasis, in order that our conception of Father, Son and Holy Spirit may be without confusion and clear.
If we have no distinct perception of the separate characteristics, namely, fatherhood, sonship, and sanctification, but form our conception of God from the general idea of existence, we cannot possibly give a sound account of our faith.
We must, therefore, confess the faith by adding the particular to the common. The Godhead is common; the fatherhood particular. We must therefore combine the two and say, I believe in God the Father.
The like course must be pursued in the confession of the Son; we must combine the particular with the common and say I believe in God the Son, so in the case of the Holy Ghost we must make our utterance conform to the appellation and say in God the Holy Ghost.
While each of the persons in the Godhead is God (fully divine), the persons are at the same time distinct. In other words:
1. The Father is not the Son.
2. The Father is not the Holy Spirit.
3. The Holy Spirit is not the Father.
4. The Son is not the Holy Spirit.
5. The Holy Spirit is not the Son.
After all, the Father is never "sent" in Scripture. Nor is he incarnated or poured out at Pentecost. The Spirit does not die on the cross for our sins. The Father begets the Son, not vice-versa. The Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son.
Another aspect indicated by the lines on the triangle is that of mutual indwelling (or perichoresis). The three persons indwell each other in the one being of God. So:
1. The Father is in the Son.
2. The Son is in the Father.
3. The Father is in the Holy Spirit.
4. The Holy Spirit is in the Father.
5. The Son is in the Holy Spirit.
6. The Holy Spirit is in the Son.
Finally, each of the three persons in the one being of God glorify one another. There is a "revolving circle" of glory: The Son is glorified by the Spirit; the Father is glorified by the Son; again the Son has His glory from the Father;
and the Only-begotten thus becomes the glory of the Spirit ... In like manner, again, Faith completes the circle, and glorifies the Son by means of the Spirit, and the Father by means of the Son.
"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one" (I John 5:7).
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen" (II Corinthians 13:14).
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@Name_Tee
Jesus says in John 10:30:
I and my Father are one.
Therefore they are all one as 1 John 5:7 says.
I cannot begin to comprehend all that is God, for he is a mystery.
Isaiah 55:9 says: For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
But you say: "While each of the persons in the Godhead is God (fully divine), the persons are at the same time distinct. In other words:
1. The Father is not the Son.
2. The Father is not the Holy Spirit.
3. The Holy Spirit is not the Father.
4. The Son is not the Holy Spirit.
5. The Holy Spirit is not the Son."
Where in scripture does it say that they are NOT?
@geno5169
We where so blessed to see Petra live in a near by church! They were so amazing ! They sounded as good in person then in there videos! It’s hard to love one song from Petra! Thank you 🙏 for these !
@jelloburger8126
THE Awesome God Yahweh + superb Petra music = epic spirit filled praise and worship! All glory and power to God and eternal thanks to Jesus our Savior!
@richardhurndall4550
Rocking Out With Petra.
@reconnaissanceunifieegroup8558
First Petra album I ever purchased.
@johnhurt1561
Me Too. 😀
@gregv8164
Need to hear some Petra in 2020!
@Espeelover
This is one of my favorite songs by Petra.
@gladsonalves8042
Petra one of the best rock gospel bands.
@billthompson5644
the lyrics I on this entire album are absolutely fabulous
@MrScottdrummer
So powerful