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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.
Regeneration
Shai Linne Lyrics
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Water to the dry and weary soul of the true church
The kind of things that few search, they say that the truth hurts
Well this pain is gain so let’s explain the new birth
But first things first, can’t neglect this at the start
I must preface my remarks with the deadness of the heart
From original sin, the effects of the fall
The sin of our first parents brought death to us all
What he did counted for us, in him we’re all rebels and dead
Captured in the mind, disaster, sin and crimes
In a dark state- Alaska in the winter time
Sour in our frames, left to ourselves we’d be
Devoured in the flames because we’re powerless to change
If you feel that weight, I pray you respond happily
As you see what Jesus had to say in John chapter 3
If you peep this, you’ll see that one is my thesis
It’s the deepest truth that should get you speechless
What Scripture teaches will fill in the missing pieces
Picture Jesus meeting up with Nicodemus
Perhaps it was fright about the other Pharisees wicked spite
Against Christ that turned this into “Nick at Nite”
He called Him “Rabbi” and gave Him props
Said He was a teacher from God, Jesus’ reply made Him stop
Regarding the Kingdom of God, no one’s going in
In fact you can’t even see it unless you’re born again
That must have consumed and stretched his mind
Because he said, “Can a man enter His mother’s womb a second time?”
Naturalistically- the only way for him to hear it
Jesus said, “You must be born of the water and the Spirit”
No other way to enter heaven
That sounds like Ezekiel 36: 25-27
In this new birth, the Spirit is the source and the agent
The water symbolizes spiritual purification
Flesh can only produce flesh- that’s true and factual
Regenerating work of the Spirit is supernatural
It’s kind of like the wind which is free east to west
Can’t perceive the steps, you can only see its effects in
In the same way the Holy Spirit chooses whom He pleases
To sovereignly open their eyes to the truth of Jesus
If it wasn’t for the Spirit’s mysterious operation
We would all be under serious condemnation
I’d still be rejecting His Son
If God hadn’t said “Let there be light” like Genesis 1
And just like the light could not refuse to shine
Irresistible grace renewed my mind
Let’s exalt the King who died and truly is risen
The new birth is not the effect of human decision
But the cause- it changes our natural habitation
And situation, it’s a radical transformation
I was cursed and polluted so my dirt was inexcusable
With new internal pupils His Person is beautiful
His worth is indisputable- the Lamb is amazing
A standing ovation for His work in the crucible
So let us respond with true worship and love
To the God who has given new birth from above!
In the song Regeneration, Shai Linne starts with a microphone check and then proceeds to talk about the importance of the new birth. He explains the concept of original sin and how it affects all humans since Adam was our federal head. He talks about the darkness of the human mind, left to himself. Without regeneration, a human is powerless to change and is destined to be devoured in flames. However, when a person responds happily to the weight of their sins and sees what Jesus had to say in John chapter 3, they become born again. This new birth is a radical transformation that changes a person's natural habitation and situation. It's not the effect of human decision, but rather the cause.
Shai Linne further expands on this concept of regeneration by bringing up the story of Nicodemus meeting Jesus. Nicodemus was a Pharisee who came to Jesus asking about the Kingdom of God. Jesus tells him that no one can enter it unless they are born again. This was a new concept to Nicodemus, and he questioned how he could enter his mother's womb a second time. Jesus explains that he must be born of the water and the Spirit. Shai Linne explains that this new birth comes from the Spirit, who is the source and the agent. The water symbolizes spiritual purification, and the regenerating work of the Spirit is supernatural. It's like the wind, which is free east to west, and you can only see its effects.
Overall, Regeneration is a powerful song about the importance of the new birth and how it changes a person's life. Shai Linne does an excellent job of explaining the concept in a way that is easy to understand, and he uses Scripture to support his points.
Line by Line Meaning
Let’s start with a microphone check 1, 2 first
Let's begin this song with a call to attention and a test of the microphone
Water to the dry and weary soul of the true church
The message of this song is like refreshing water for a spiritually tired and dehydrated congregation
The kind of things that few search, they say that the truth hurts
Many people avoid seeking the uncomfortable truth that this song brings because it can be painful to confront
Well this pain is gain so let’s explain the new birth
Although the truth can be uncomfortable, understanding the concept of regeneration or being born again is ultimately beneficial
But first things first, can’t neglect this at the start
Before explaining the concept of regeneration, it's important to address the cause of our spiritual deadness
I must preface my remarks with the deadness of the heart
The root of humanity's spiritual problem is a heart that is dead towards God and unable to respond to Him
From original sin, the effects of the fall
This spiritual deadness is a result of Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden and the subsequent curse of sin on all humanity
The sin of our first parents brought death to us all
Because Adam and Eve were the first humans and acted as our representatives, their sin had consequences for all of their descendants
Since Adam was our federal head
Adam represented all of humanity in his sin and its consequences
What he did counted for us, in him we’re all rebels and dead
As a result of Adam's sin, we are all guilty before God and unable to respond to Him without His intervention
Captured in the mind, disaster, sin and crimes
The effects of sin go beyond outward actions and have corrupted our very thoughts and desires
In a dark state- Alaska in the winter time
Our spiritual state is so bleak and dark that it's like being in a cold, dark place during a long, cold winter
Sour in our frames, left to ourselves we’d be
On our own, we are powerless to change our dead spiritual state and are subject to its negative effects
Devoured in the flames because we’re powerless to change
Without God's intervention, our spiritual state would lead to eternal punishment and separation from Him
If you feel that weight, I pray you respond happily
If you understand the weight of your spiritual deadness, I hope you respond positively to the message of the new birth
As you see what Jesus had to say in John chapter 3
The concept of regeneration comes from Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John chapter 3
If you peep this, you’ll see that one is my thesis
The central point of this song is the concept of regeneration as explained by Jesus
It’s the deepest truth that should get you speechless
The idea of being born again is a profound truth that should leave one in awe and wonder
What Scripture teaches will fill in the missing pieces
The Bible provides all of the necessary information to understand the concept of regeneration
Picture Jesus meeting up with Nicodemus
The listener is invited to imagine the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus
Perhaps it was fright about the other Pharisees wicked spite
Nicodemus likely met with Jesus privately because he feared the reactions of the other Pharisees who opposed Jesus
Against Christ that turned this into “Nick at Nite”
This encounter may have taken place at night, when Nicodemus was less likely to be seen meeting with Jesus
He called Him “Rabbi” and gave Him props
Nicodemus showed respect for Jesus by addressing Him as Rabbi and acknowledging Him as a teacher from God
Said He was a teacher from God, Jesus’ reply made Him stop
Jesus' response to Nicodemus was unexpected and caused him to pause and consider its implications
Regarding the Kingdom of God, no one’s going in
Jesus explained to Nicodemus that nobody can enter the Kingdom of God without being born again
In fact you can’t even see it unless you’re born again
Not only is regeneration necessary for entering the Kingdom of God, it's also necessary for even seeing it
That must have consumed and stretched his mind
Nicodemus was likely bewildered and surprised by Jesus' statement
Because he said, “Can a man enter His mother’s womb a second time?”
Nicodemus initially interpreted Jesus' statement literally and asked a question that showed his confusion
Naturalistically- the only way for him to hear it
Nicodemus was a natural man who had not yet been born again, so he could not understand spiritual truths apart from God's help
Jesus said, “You must be born of the water and the Spirit”
Jesus explained to Nicodemus that regeneration is not a physical birth, but a spiritual one that is brought about by the Holy Spirit
No other way to enter heaven
Regeneration is the only way to enter into eternal life with God
That sounds like Ezekiel 36: 25-27
Jesus was referencing Old Testament prophesies about God's promised spiritual renewal of His people
In this new birth, the Spirit is the source and the agent
Regeneration is an act of God's Spirit, who brings about a spiritual transformation in a person's life
The water symbolizes spiritual purification
Water is often used in the Bible as a symbol of purification and renewal, which reflects the spiritual cleansing that occurs in regeneration
Flesh can only produce flesh- that’s true and factual
Human effort and desire are ultimately insufficient to bring about spiritual renewal
Regenerating work of the Spirit is supernatural
Only God's supernatural work can bring about the kind of transformation that occurs in regeneration
It’s kind of like the wind which is free east to west
The Holy Spirit's work is difficult to trace and understand, much like the movement of the wind
Can’t perceive the steps, you can only see its effects in
While we can observe the results of God's work in regeneration, we cannot fully comprehend the process itself
In the same way the Holy Spirit chooses whom He pleases
The choice to regenerate a person is ultimately up to God's sovereign will and not dependent upon human effort or merit
To sovereignly open their eyes to the truth of Jesus
God's Spirit is able to reveal the truth of Jesus to individuals, allowing them to respond in faith
If it wasn’t for the Spirit’s mysterious operation
Without God's work in regeneration, no one could respond positively to the message of the Gospel
We would all be under serious condemnation
Without the possibility of regeneration, all of humanity would be condemned to spiritual death and eternal punishment
I’d still be rejecting His Son
Without God's work in regeneration, the singer would not have been able to respond positively to the message of Jesus
If God hadn’t said “Let there be light” like Genesis 1
Just as God spoke creation into existence, He also speaks spiritual life into existence through regeneration
And just like the light could not refuse to shine
God's work in regeneration is effective and cannot be resisted or refused by the person who receives it
Irresistible grace renewed my mind
The work of regeneration is a result of God's grace, which is freely given and cannot be earned or resisted by human effort
Let’s exalt the King who died and truly is risen
In response to God's work in regeneration, the singer encourages listeners to praise and worship Jesus as the risen King
The new birth is not the effect of human decision
Regeneration is not a result of human effort or decision-making, but is an act of God's grace
But the cause- it changes our natural habitation
Regeneration is the cause of a radical change in a person's spiritual nature, which affects their entire way of life
And situation, it’s a radical transformation
God's work in regeneration brings about a complete and radical change in a person's life
I was cursed and polluted so my dirt was inexcusable
Before regeneration, the singer was spiritually dead and fully deserving of God's judgment because of their sinfulness
With new internal pupils His Person is beautiful
As a result of regeneration, the artist is able to see the beauty and worth of Jesus in a new way
His worth is indisputable- the Lamb is amazing
Jesus' worth and value are beyond dispute because of His role as the sacrificial Lamb of God
A standing ovation for His work in the crucible
The singer uses a metaphor of a standing ovation to describe the praise and worship due to Jesus for His work in redemption, which involved His suffering and death
So let us respond with true worship and love
In response to God's work in regeneration, the singer encourages listeners to worship and love Jesus with sincerity
To the God who has given new birth from above!
The artist ends the song with a declaration of praise for God's work in regeneration.
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.
-Titus 3:5
Presby Rhymez
The reason why I like shai is not because he's signed, or because he's a great emcee. But I think I enjoy his music because he's a preacher and teacher first :)
Robyn Pinder
I do not know who is Calvin and haven’t heard of his teachings until now. But whether Paul or Apollo’s... I follow Christ.
John Tobey
I knew Shai tge first 4-5 weeks in which he was Confessing Christ. We sat each Sunday a.m. under tge preaching of God's word uttered by: Paul Tripp, Phil Ryken, amd Carol Wynne amd Jsnes Montgomery Boice at 10th Presbyterian Church of Philly. He is very, very gifted preacher who was turned by Bible College but oersisted smd is a great preacher today. When they curate museums of Lyrical Theology right next to The Scofield Bible will be expressions of Hip Hop amd how it is pretty reaching 10's of thousands around the world. He is still reformed smd reforming am unruly Rapper scene in inner city Philedelphia amd we are reach I ng tge Stateof Pa together. Great follower of Christ and the spirit of Evangelism abides in Him to this day. Unbroken narrative of Christ's witnessing love
He is more profound then Nobel and pulitzee prize winning novelists amd poets. So glad for the witness of Christ and the fruit of the spirit.
CoolKem C
I super love this song. The gospel is so simple but so deep. People talking about free will. How much can your free will allow you to pick Christ when your are DEAD. Salvation is by God alone and nothing of ourselves. We could not choose Christ even if we tried. He had to choose us and thank God for that!
Paul Alderete
Indeed. I thank Adonai (GOD) for choosing me. HE alone saves.The more I study, the more "free will"means wanting to separate myself from HIM and do things my way. I am nothing without HIM, so why would I want that? Putting my trust in Messiah and seeking GOD's ways is what is in my heart...
Daniel Garcia
My Emerald Life God chose his elect but even sum will be decieved. . its true tho he chose us we didnt choose him.. theres a certain word for it, that not everyone is chosen to be saved but we are not to judge tho just be good to everyone enemies amd friends..like Jesus chose his 12 but sum chose to follow Him too..
WorldhasLostthePlot
My Emerald Life amen!
Dylan McPhee
Trippy WR That word your looking for is humility... Lol
And what are the elect going to be deceived about?
Jason Harkness
My Emerald Life amen