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shai linne is living proof that God has a wonderful sense of humor. He once told his mom that he would never, ever become a Christian, completely oblivious to the fact that God had chosen him to be a Christian before time began. He doesn't like the spotlight, so God gave him natural gifts that put him on stage as an actor. He doesn't like to be in front of people, so God gave him spiritual gifts that are mostly public in nature. shai has appeared on numerous independent and national Christian Hip-hop releases, including his 2005 full-length debut, The Solus Christus Project. All this from someone who doesn't like hip-hop and never pursued a career in music. Someone in heaven is having a big laugh at his expense. After all this time, shai still doesn't get the joke.
Election
Shai Linne Lyrics
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We need to come to understand Ephesians 1
We see in love the Father predestined
We seem to have a problem with the doctrine of election
We keep stressin' and leave guessin' leadin' to depression
Because it's God's love we question
Well sit back and take a deep breath in
And exhale, let's set sail, the word of God is eshin'
About predestination so we gotta deal with it
I'll be a fake attorney by His grace and mercy
And present my case so let's take a journey for the sake of learning
First turn to Romans 8: 28-30
Zoomin' in on 29, read the first line
"Those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to
The image of His Son"- Exhibit #1
People try to use an argument lacking common sense
Concerning the foreknowledge of God thinking the logic fits
Dudes are saying He looked out into the future ages
With illumination seeing all that would choose salvation
And those men were chosen by God because they chose Him
But that's not what the passage has spoken
It says those He foreknew He predestined
If he foreknew everybody, is everybody predestined?
Is everyone His object of affection?
If so, then what's the point of the doctrine of election?
It's spiritual but let me make it plain so u see the miracle
And praise His Name instead of taking His grace in vain
It isn't complicated, we all evaded the God that made us
And traded in His truth for a lie
Worshiping what God created more than God who is glorified
Corroborated our death, our lives are an abomination
But if the Father's aim is to bestow mercy
Then it's not to say that He was obligated but that God is gracious
As God's enemies we deserve to be crushed
We're dirty enough to be eternally cursed and turned into dust
And if he did it He would be perfectly just to murder me but
He decided to show mercy to us
I didn't choose God, God chose me
Gave me a new heart and it wasn't because I was holy
But if I chose G-O-D then God owes me, the only reason
I first walked thru them church doors is
Psalm 65 4, why do I know God?
Matthew 11: 27 says it best and
Those that have been predestined keep pressin'
It's a deep message, I only see blessin' in election
'Ma see the blessin', yo it's not even a question
How God in His perfection wrote the doctrine of election
(Shai linne)
God in His perfection wrote the doctrine of election
Cause He's sovereign, there's no question and that got some people stressin'
But no option but election can account for our protection
Godly direction or perfected bodily resurrection, yo!
Don't let the thinking of modern men fool ya
God does what He wants- that's what it means to be Sovereign Ruler
It's deep but not complicated- with complete confidence I'll state it:
Peep it- it's how God has always operated
He's the greatest, fam- His amazing plan made His hand
Save the man Abraham from a pagan land
Who can argue with the people that God chooses?
Israel and not Egypt, Peter and not Judas
Humanly speaking, it should have been Saul and not David
The inheritance should have been Esau's and not Jacob's
The truth it speaks brightly so you can see rightly
A huge, mighty God who chooses the least likely
Still some contest it as a phony doctrine
But if we're really dead in sin, predestination is the only option
With reservations they fume inside
There's hesitation because it's devastating to human pride
This truth is the sober kind that you're prone to find
In passages like Romans 9- it's so divine it'll blow your mind
We are the clay and we've been formed by the Potter
None can come to the Son unless they're drawn by the Father
"But God draws everybody" That's what some cats say
It can't be that way because all who are drawn are raised on the last day
Because of original sin and all of our despicable deadness within
Election must be unconditional then
Some people say that we were drowning in the ocean
Barely floating until God threw us the rope then
Our free will helped us as we groped
Our faith is the hand that grabbed the rope and God put us back in the boat
Nope! Without apology I deny that analogy
Reality- we were dead at the bottom of the sea
I was a swollen corpse with hope no more
Until Jehovah the LORD dove from the shore to the ocean floor
Yeah, I was a corpse and I smelled like it
I'll keep it simple, why did God choose me? Because He felt like it!
He brought me out, not an act of my volition
Breathed life into my lungs and didn't ask for my permission
Throughout the Bible there's major examples of this
Pages of passages like the raising of Lazarus
Rather than debating the Master's gift
We should be happily praising His magnanimous saving of savages
It's time we see God's sovereignty and His primacy
His holy dynasty running things by divine decree
Why does He choose some and not others to see Jesus?
Our God is in the heavens- He does whatever He pleases!
Shai Linne's song "Election" addresses the doctrine of election or predestination presented in Ephesians 1:4-5, explaining that God chose to save some people before the foundation of the world. In the song, the rapper argues that the idea that God only saves those he foreknows would make God's choice redundant. Instead, he supports the idea that people are saved by grace through faith alone, and it is God's choice alone who will be saved.
The lyrics also address the common objections to the doctrine of election, as well as the idea that election is deterministic, denying human free will. They argue that election is the only option to account for the protection and salvation of those who are saved. The song also cites biblical figures like Abraham, Judas, and Jacob, whose salvation histories support the idea of election.
Line by Line Meaning
Peep it son, no need to run from the truth
Listen carefully, there's no need to avoid the truth
We need to come to understand Ephesians 1
We should strive to comprehend the teachings in Ephesians 1
We see in love the Father predestined
We observe that the Father made decisions beforehand out of love
We seem to have a problem with the doctrine of election
We appear to struggle with accepting the concept of election
We keep stressin' and leave guessin' leadin' to depression
We continuously worry and speculate, which leads to sadness
Because it's God's love we question
Because we doubt God's love
Well sit back and take a deep breath in
Take a moment to calm down and relax
And exhale, let's set sail, the word of God is eshin'
And now let's explore and navigate the Word of God
Let's be real with it, the Bible obviously talks
Let's face the truth, the Bible clearly addresses
About predestination so we gotta deal with it
About predestination, so we must contend with it
I'll be a fake attorney by His grace and mercy
By the grace and mercy of God, I will argue for a position I do not truly hold
And present my case so let's take a journey for the sake of learning
And present my argument so we can embark on a learning journey
First turn to Romans 8: 28-30
First, let's refer to Romans 8: 28-30
Zoomin' in on 29, read the first line
Focus on verse 29 and pay attention to the first line
"Those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to
The image of His Son"- Exhibit #1
"Those whom God knew beforehand, He also predetermined to be transformed into the likeness of Jesus" - This is the first evidence
People try to use an argument lacking common sense
People attempt to make an illogical argument
Concerning the foreknowledge of God thinking the logic fits
Regarding God's foreknowledge, believing that this reasoning is sound
Dudes are saying He looked out into the future ages
Some people claim that God looked into the future
With illumination seeing all that would choose salvation
And, with divine insight, saw everyone who would choose salvation
And those men were chosen by God because they chose Him
And God selected those individuals because they chose Him first
But that's not what the passage has spoken
But that's not what the passage actually says
It says those He foreknew He predestined
It states that those whom God knew beforehand, He predestined
If he foreknew everybody, is everybody predestined?
If God knew everyone beforehand, does that mean everyone is predestined?
Is everyone His object of affection?
Does God have deep love for everyone?
If so, then what's the point of the doctrine of election?
If that's the case, what is the purpose of the doctrine of election?
It's spiritual but let me make it plain so u see the miracle
It's a spiritual concept, but I will explain it clearly so that you can understand the miracle
And praise His Name instead of taking His grace in vain
And instead of misusing His grace, let's give thanks to Him
It isn't complicated, we all evaded the God that made us
It's not complex, we all turned away from the God who created us
And traded in His truth for a lie
And exchanged His truth for falsehood
Worshiping what God created more than God who is glorified
Worshipping God's creations more than the glorious Creator Himself
Corroborated our death, our lives are an abomination
Confirmed the reality of our spiritual death, our lives are filled with abhorrent behavior
But if the Father's aim is to bestow mercy
But if the Father intends to show mercy
Then it's not to say that He was obligated but that God is gracious
It's not about an obligation, but rather about God's graciousness
As God's enemies we deserve to be crushed
As enemies of God, we deserve to be utterly destroyed
We're dirty enough to be eternally cursed and turned into dust
We are sinful and corrupt to the point where we deserve eternal damnation and annihilation
And if he did it He would be perfectly just to murder me but
And if God did so, He would be completely righteous in killing me, however
He decided to show mercy to us
He chose to demonstrate mercy towards us
I didn't choose God, God chose me
I did not choose God, God selected me
Gave me a new heart and it wasn't because I was holy
He gave me a new heart, not because of my own righteousness
But if I chose G-O-D then God owes me, the only reason
But if I chose to follow G-O-D, then I could demand something from God, but the only reason
I first walked through them church doors is
The only reason I entered the church for the first time is
Psalm 65 4, why do I know God?
Referring to Psalm 65:4, why do I have a relationship with God?
Matthew 11: 27 says it best and
Matthew 11:27 articulates it most clearly and
Those that have been predestined keep pressin'
Those who have been predetermined persevere
It's a deep message, I only see blessin' in election
It's a profound message, and I only perceive blessings in the doctrine of election
'Ma see the blessin', yo it's not even a question
Listen and see the blessings, it's not up for debate
How God in His perfection wrote the doctrine of election
How God, in His flawless nature, established the doctrine of election
God in His perfection wrote the doctrine of election
God, being perfect, authored the doctrine of election
Cause He's sovereign, there's no question and that got some people stressin'
Because He is sovereign, there is no doubt, and this causes some people to worry
But no option but election can account for our protection
Only the concept of election can explain how we are protected
Godly direction or perfected bodily resurrection, yo!
Either divine guidance in life or the complete resurrection of our bodies
Don't let the thinking of modern men fool ya
Don't allow the viewpoints of contemporary people to deceive you
God does what He wants- that's what it means to be Sovereign Ruler
God acts according to His own desire - that is what it means for Him to be the Supreme Ruler
It's deep but not complicated- with complete confidence I'll state it:
It's profound but not difficult to understand - I will confidently proclaim
Peep it- it's how God has always operated
Take a look - it's how God has always worked
He's the greatest, fam- His amazing plan made His hand
He is the greatest, my friend - His incredible plan demonstrates His power
Save the man Abraham from a pagan land
Rescued Abraham from a land of idolatry
Who can argue with the people that God chooses?
Who can debate against those whom God has selected?
Israel and not Egypt, Peter and not Judas
Israel and not Egypt, Peter and not Judas
Humanly speaking, it should have been Saul and not David
From a human perspective, Saul should have been chosen instead of David
The inheritance should have been Esau's and not Jacob's
The birthright should have belonged to Esau instead of Jacob
The truth it speaks brightly so you can see rightly
The truth speaks clearly so you can understand correctly
A huge, mighty God who chooses the least likely
A vast and powerful God who selects those who are unlikely
Still some contest it as a phony doctrine
Still, some dispute it as a false teaching
But if we're really dead in sin, predestination is the only option
But if we are truly spiritually dead due to sin, predestination is the only viable explanation
With reservations they fume inside
They feel resentful and angry deep down
There's hesitation because it's devastating to human pride
There is reluctance because it shatters human pride
This truth is the sober kind that you're prone to find
This truth is a serious type that one is likely to discover
In passages like Romans 9- it's so divine it'll blow your mind
In passages like Romans 9, it's so heavenly that it will astonish you
We are the clay and we've been formed by the Potter
We are like clay and have been molded by the Potter (God)
None can come to the Son unless they're drawn by the Father
No one can come to Jesus unless they are drawn by the Father
"But God draws everybody" That's what some cats say
"But God draws everybody" - That's what some people claim
It can't be that way because all who are drawn are raised on the last day
It cannot be true because all those who are drawn by God will be resurrected on the last day
Because of original sin and all of our despicable deadness within
Due to original sin and the sinfulness within us
Election must be unconditional then
Therefore, election must be without conditions
Some people say that we were drowning in the ocean
Some people suggest that we were drowning in the ocean
Barely floating until God threw us the rope then
Barely staying afloat until God threw us a lifeline
Our free will helped us as we groped
Our free will assisted us as we fumbled in the water
Our faith is the hand that grabbed the rope and God put us back in the boat
Our faith is what allowed us to hold onto the lifeline and God rescued us
Nope! Without apology I deny that analogy
No! Unapologetically, I reject that comparison
Reality- we were dead at the bottom of the sea
The truth is, we were spiritually dead at the bottom of the sea
I was a swollen corpse with hope no more
I was a lifeless and hopeless body
Until Jehovah the LORD dove from the shore to the ocean floor
Until the LORD, Jehovah, dived from the shore to the depths of the ocean
Yeah, I was a corpse and I smelled like it
Yes, I was a dead body and I had the stench of death
I'll keep it simple, why did God choose me? Because He felt like it!
I'll be straightforward - why did God choose me? Simply because He desired to!
He brought me out, not an act of my volition
He rescued me, not because I chose it myself
Breathed life into my lungs and didn't ask for my permission
He gave me life, filling my lungs, without seeking my consent
Throughout the Bible there's major examples of this
Throughout the Bible, there are significant instances of this
Pages of passages like the raising of Lazarus
Numerous verses and stories, such as the resurrection of Lazarus
Rather than debating the Master's gift
Instead of arguing about the Master's gift
We should be happily praising His magnanimous saving of savages
We should joyfully celebrate His generous salvation of sinners
It's time we see God's sovereignty and His primacy
It's time for us to recognize God's supreme authority and His preeminence
His holy dynasty running things by divine decree
His holy kingdom governing everything according to His divine command
Why does He choose some and not others to see Jesus?
Why does God select some but not others to come to know Jesus?
Our God is in the heavens- He does whatever He pleases!
Our God reigns from the heavens - He does whatever His will desires!
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.