shai linne is living proof that God has a wonderful… Read Full Bio ↴About shai linne
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.
Mission Accomplished
Shai Linne Lyrics
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Here’s a controversial subject that tends to divide
For years it’s had Christians lining up on both sides
By God’s grace, I’ll address this without pride
The question concerns those for whom Christ died
Was He trying to save everybody worldwide?
Was He trying to make the entire world His Bride?
Biblically, each of these must be denied
It’s true, Jesus gave up His life for His Bride
But His Bride is the elect, to whom His death is applied
If on judgment day, you see that you can’t hide
And because of your sin, God’s wrath on you abides
And hell is the place you eternally reside
That means your wrath from God hasn’t been satisfied
But we believe His mission was accomplished when He died
But how the cross relates to those in hell?
Well, they be saying:
Lord knows He tried (8x)
Verse 2
Father, Son and Spirit: three and yet one
Working as a unit to get things done
Our salvation began in eternity past
God certainly has to bring all His purpose to pass
A triune, eternal bond no one could ever sever
When it comes to the church, peep how they work together
The Father foreknew first, the Son came to earth
To die- the Holy Spirit gives the new birth
The Father elects them, the Son pays their debt and protects them
The Spirit is the One who resurrects them
The Father chooses them, the Son gets bruised for them
The Spirit renews them and produces fruit in them
Everybody’s not elect, the Father decides
And it’s only the elect in whom the Spirit resides
The Father and the Spirit- completely unified
But when it comes to Christ and those in hell?
Well, they be saying:
Lord knows He tried (8x)
Verse 3
My third and final verse- here’s the situation
Just a couple more things for your consideration
If saving everybody was why Christ came in history
With so many in hell, we’d have to say He failed miserably
So many think He only came to make it possible
Let’s follow this solution to a conclusion that’s logical
What about those who were already in the grave?
The Old Testament wicked- condemned as depraved
Did He die for them? C’mon, behave
But worst of all, you’re saying the cross by itself doesn’t save
That we must do something to give the cross its power
That means, at the end of the day, the glory’s ours
That man-centered thinking is not recommended
The cross will save all for whom it was intended
Because for the elect, God’s wrath was satisfied
But still, when it comes to those in hell
Well, they be saying:
Lord knows He tried (8x)
In Shai Linne's song "Mission Accomplished," he delves into a controversial theological issue - whether Jesus died for everyone worldwide or only for the elect (those chosen by God for salvation). The first verse tackles the notion of universal salvation and highlights that biblically, Jesus died only for His Bride, which refers to the elect. Those who reject Him and perish in hell will not have their wrath from God satisfied by His death. Although Jesus accomplished His mission on the cross, those in hell will still say that the Lord tried to save them.
The second verse touches upon the concept of the Trinity and how each member works together in the salvation of the elect. The Father elects, the Son pays their debt and protects them, and the Spirit renews them and produces fruit in them. The Father and the Spirit work in unity, but when it comes to those in hell and Christ, they will still say that He tried to save them.
In the third verse, Shai Linne addresses the notion that Christ came to save everyone, but many still ended up in hell, which would make Him a failure. He argues that the cross would only save the elect, not everyone, and that it has its power inherently. It isn't something that humans can add to, and attributing the glory of salvation to ourselves is misguided. Despite Christ accomplishing His mission, those in hell will still say that He tried to save them.
Overall, Shai Linne's song articulates the Reformed view of salvation that emphasizes God's sovereignty in the election and atonement of His people.
Line by Line Meaning
Here’s a controversial subject that tends to divide
The topic of the extent of Christ's redemptive work is divisive within the Christian community.
By God’s grace, I’ll address this without pride
The singer acknowledges that addressing this topic requires humility and divine assistance.
The question concerns those for whom Christ died
The central question is the extent of the atonement- whether Christ died for all people or a limited number.
Biblically, each of these must be denied
The artist argues that each of the previously mentioned ideas concerning the atonement cannot be held biblically.
But His Bride is the elect, to whom His death is applied
The Bride of Christ refers to the elect- those for whom the atonement was intended.
If on judgment day, you see that you can’t hide
The singer warns of the reality of judgment day and the inability to escape God's wrath.
That means your wrath from God hasn’t been satisfied
If one is not elect, their wrath from God remains unsatisfied.
But we believe His mission was accomplished when He died
The artist asserts that Christ accomplished His mission through His death.
Lord knows He tried (8x)
Those who reject the limited atonement may acknowledge Christ's effort but disagree with its efficacy.
Our salvation began in eternity past
God's plan for salvation was established in eternity past.
The Father elects them, the Son pays their debt and protects them
The Trinity works together in the salvation of the elect.
Everybody’s not elect, the Father decides
The artist affirms that not everyone is elect and God alone determines election.
But when it comes to Christ and those in hell?
Those who oppose limited atonement may question the efficacy of the cross for those in hell.
My third and final verse- here’s the situation
The singer proceeds to summarize his arguments in the final verse.
If saving everybody was why Christ came in history
The singer poses a hypothetical scenario where Christ came to save all people.
With so many in hell, we’d have to say He failed miserably
If Christ came to save all people but many are in hell, it would suggest that He failed in His mission.
But worst of all, you’re saying the cross by itself doesn’t save
The artist critiques the idea that the cross by itself is insufficient for salvation.
That means, at the end of the day, the glory’s ours
If human effort contributes to salvation, then humans share in the glory.
The cross will save all for whom it was intended
The singer asserts that the cross will save all those for whom it was intended to save.
Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.