Because He Lives
Ronell Erasmus Lyrics
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They called Him Jesus
He come to love, heal and forgive
He live and died
to buy my pardon
an empty grave is that to proof my Saviour lives
Because He lives I can face tomorrow
because I know, yes I know
He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives
And the one day
I'll cross the river
I fight lifes final war with
pain
And then, as death
gives way to victory
I'll see the lights of glory
and I'll know He reigns
The lyrics of Ronell Erasmus's song Because He Lives beautifully portrays the steadfast faith of a believer in the saving power of Jesus Christ. The initial verse speaks of how God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to the earth so that He could love, heal and forgive those who believe in Him. The second line of the verse refers to the fact that Jesus was called by the name Jesus after His birth, and not just any ordinary name, but a name that means "savior".
The next few lines refer to how Jesus Christ lived and died on the cross to save humanity from sin and its consequences. The lyrics then go on to talk about the empty grave that serves as proof of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event gives every believer hope, knowing that just as Jesus Christ conquered the grave, they too can overcome every obstacle of life.
The chorus of the song directly speaks to the hope that believers have because of Jesus Christ. The lyrics state that because Jesus Christ lives, every fear is gone and there is no room for despair or hopelessness in life. Life is worth living knowing that Jesus Christ holds the future, and that all things will work together for good for those who believe in Him.
The last verse speaks of the end of life when the believer will cross over to the other side and face their final war with pain. The lyrics indicate that death is not the end for believers but that it's just a transition into eternal life. The believer can be confident that they will see the glory of God and that Jesus Christ reigns in the eternal realm.
Line by Line Meaning
God send His Son
The Almighty sent His Son to earth
They called Him Jesus
He was named Jesus by the people
He come to love, heal and forgive
He arrived to shower love, heal the sick and forgive sins
He live and died
He lived and later died
to buy my pardon
To purchase redemption for humanity's sins
an empty grave is that to proof my Saviour lives
His empty tomb is proof that He rose from the dead and is alive
Because He lives I can face tomorrow
The assurance of His resurrection helps me face a new day
Because He lives all fear is gone
Knowing He is alive drives away all fear
because I know, yes I know
I am confident and certain
He holds the future
He has control and holds complete sovereignty over the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives
He is the reason why life is valuable
And the one day
Someday in the future
I'll cross the river
I will pass beyond this earthly life
I fight lifes final war with prayer
I will battle the last war of life through prayers
And then as death gives way to victory
As death is overcome by victory
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives
I will experience the radiance of glory and realize that He is alive
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