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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.
Solus Christus
Shai Linne Lyrics
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I proclaim the good news- hear my presentation
From the Bible, God's Word- clear revelation
You can't earn paradise with sheer dedication
The Great Physician- He's got your spirit's medication
Christ's resurrection- not mere speculation
Check the evidence- it bears investigation
Solus Christus ideas and meditations
If the world is "The Matrix", Christ is iller than Morpheus
But is He God like He claimed to be? Of Course He is
You got reasons to doubt? We can give you more reasons
To trust in the God who made the four seasons
The cross frees us- So now we explore regions
Man had no access to before Jesus
The curtain to the Most Holy Place torn to pieces
Just like His body and blood poured out for lost creatures
He made us richer than Pat Sajak or Regis
And yet the price for following Him is the costliest
It's time we start seeing ourselves the way the Lord sees us
No one is righteous- not even poor teachers
A "good person"? That's like "carnivore vegans"
Or finding out that Phil Knight actually wore Adidas
Satan primarily operates in false preachers
Who don't know God's kingdom belongs to floor sweepers
The world's system is backwards, like "saw-see" is
Question for the moment- who has your allegiance?
Better grab hold of God's grace before it ceases
Stop fronting and give your life to the Lord Jesus!
Without fear or hesitation
I proclaim the good news- hear my presentation
From the Bible, God's Word- clear revelation
You can't earn paradise with sheer dedication
The Great Physician- He's got your spirit's medication
Christ's resurrection- not mere speculation
Check the evidence- it bears investigation
Solus Christus ideas and meditations
The Lord Jesus- exalted, eyes blazing
Author of life and source of salvation
The power of His grace got me like, "Wow, Amazing!"
And God raised Him from the dead, so I'll praise Him
Where in the world would I be without grace and
Mercy from Him who laid the earth's foundation?
Repent and be saved, because the time is now, pagans
Foul nation headed for annihilation
Court's coming- your birth certificate's the citation
The fool avoids the truth, thinking that denial saves him
Stuck on the ‘net, cell phones and sky-paging
A world of money, sex, fame and clout-chasing
Outrageous! How flagrant the violations
What bugs me out about God is how patient
He's been with us considering the foul nature
Of our hearts and minds, which are inclined to follow Satan
My feet used to rush into sin without waiting
Regeneration made me do an about-face, and
180 degrees later, I'm now embracing
The Lord Jesus, who has become my salvation
Without fear or hesitation
I proclaim the good news- hear my presentation
From the Bible, God's Word- clear revelation
You can't earn paradise with sheer dedication
The Great Physician- He's got your spirit's medication
Christ's resurrection- not mere speculation
Check the evidence- it bears investigation
Solus Christus ideas and meditations
My salvation won't be forfeited
Before the beginning of time, the Lord did it
Then He came to this earth to rescue His lost in it
When He was done, He announced "It's all finished"
2000 years later, this planet- I was born in it
Steeped in sin, I would always fall in it
Until the Spirit's effectual call to repentance
I'm all with it; So now hell is off limits
My vision is clear, my eyesight more vivid
I'm commissioned here by Christ, I'm salt in it
Sent to a perishing world, to caution it
Repent to inherit this pearl- The warning is:
You reject the Son, that's unfortunate
Consider yourself soon to be tormented
If riches and fame were really all it pretended to be
There'd be no need for the Betty Ford clinic
My backpack got tracts, of course my sword's in it
Life is pointless without the cross in it
The crown of righteousness, Yo saints, we gon' get it!
Hip-Hop for Christ- just the way the Lord meant it!
Without fear or hesitation
I proclaim the good news- hear my presentation
From the Bible, God's Word- clear revelation
You can't earn paradise with sheer dedication
The Great Physician- He's got your spirit's medication
Christ's resurrection- not mere speculation
Check the evidence- it bears investigation
Solus Christus ideas and meditations
In Shai Linne's song Solus Christus, the artist boldly proclaims the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ. He declares that salvation cannot be earned through sheer dedication but rather it is a free gift through Christ alone. The Great Physician, Jesus, holds the medication for the spirit of those who come to Him. Christ's resurrection is not mere speculation and the evidence surrounding it is worthy of investigation. The song refers to the idea of Solus Christus which means Christ alone, emphasizing that salvation can be found in Christ alone and no other means.
The song speaks of Christ as being greater than Morpheus from the movie The Matrix. The artist asserts that Christ claimed to be God, which is a truth that must be accepted. The songwriter reminds listeners that no one is righteous, including good teachers. Satan primarily operates in false preachers. The world's current system is backwards, and people must give their lives to Jesus in order to receive God's grace.
The artist gives a warning to pagans and nations, as judgment day is coming, and there will be consequences. The world is steeped in sin, but salvation is available through Christ's death and resurrection. Riches and fame are not all they pretend to be, and life is pointless without the cross of Christ. The artist is commissioned by Christ and sent to a perishing world to caution others and spread the message of the gospel.
Line by Line Meaning
Without fear or hesitation
I boldly proclaim the gospel without fear or hesitation.
I proclaim the good news- hear my presentation
This is about spreading the good news of Jesus.
From the Bible, God's Word- clear revelation
The source of this good news is God's Word.
You can't earn paradise with sheer dedication
Paradise cannot be earned through works alone.
The Great Physician- He's got your spirit's medication
Jesus is the Great Physician that provides for the healing of our spirits.
Christ's resurrection- not mere speculation
The resurrection of Jesus is not a myth.
Check the evidence- it bears investigation
The evidence for Jesus' resurrection is credible and deserves investigation.
Solus Christus ideas and meditations
Meditate on the truth that Christ alone is our salvation.
If the world is "The Matrix", Christ is iller than Morpheus
Jesus is greater than Morpheus in the Matrix movie analogy.
But is He God like He claimed to be? Of Course He is
Jesus is God and He affirmed this identity.
You got reasons to doubt? We can give you more reasons
Doubts about Jesus can be answered.
To trust in the God who made the four seasons
We can trust the God who created everything.
The cross frees us- So now we explore regions
The cross of Jesus has the power to free us.
Man had no access to before Jesus
Through Jesus, we have access to things we couldn't experience on our own.
The curtain to the Most Holy Place torn to pieces
The veil separating us from God was torn through Jesus.
Just like His body and blood poured out for lost creatures
Jesus' body and blood were given for our redemption.
He made us richer than Pat Sajak or Regis
Our wealth in Christ is greater than earthly riches.
And yet the price for following Him is the costliest
Following Jesus comes at a great cost.
It's time we start seeing ourselves the way the Lord sees us
We need to see ourselves through God's perspective.
No one is righteous- not even poor teachers
No one is righteous on their own merit.
A "good person"? That's like "carnivore vegans"
Claiming to be a good person without Christ is like claiming to be a carnivore vegan.
Or finding out that Phil Knight actually wore Adidas
This is like learning that someone who represents a brand wears a competitor's product.
Satan primarily operates in false preachers
Satan primarily works through false teachers.
Who don't know God's kingdom belongs to floor sweepers
God's kingdom is for anyone, even those with lowly positions.
The world's system is backwards, like "saw-see" is
The world's system is corrupt and devoid of true wisdom.
Question for the moment- who has your allegiance?
Who we pledge loyalty to is an important question.
Better grab hold of God's grace before it ceases
We cannot take God's grace for granted.
Stop fronting and give your life to the Lord Jesus!
Stop pretending and submit your life to Jesus.
The Lord Jesus- exalted, eyes blazing
Jesus is exalted and His eyes display His authority.
Author of life and source of salvation
Jesus is the author of life and the source of our salvation.
The power of His grace got me like, "Wow, Amazing!"
The power of Jesus' grace is overwhelming.
And God raised Him from the dead, so I'll praise Him
God resurrected Jesus from the dead, and He deserves our praise.
Where in the world would I be without grace and
We cannot find our true selves without the grace of God.
Mercy from Him who laid the earth's foundation?
Our mercy and salvation come from the One who created everything.
Repent and be saved, because the time is now, pagans
We need to repent and turn to Jesus to be saved.
Foul nation headed for annihilation
A nation without God is doomed for destruction.
Court's coming- your birth certificate's the citation
We will be held accountable for our actions.
The fool avoids the truth, thinking that denial saves him
Denying the truth is foolish and will not save us.
Stuck on the ‘net, cell phones and sky-paging
We are distracted by the things of this world.
A world of money, sex, fame and clout-chasing
The world is preoccupied with money, sex, fame, and power.
Outrageous! How flagrant the violations
The sinful things people do are outrageous and flagrant.
What bugs me out about God is how patient
God's patience is remarkable.
He's been with us considering the foul nature
God has been patient with us despite our sinful nature.
Of our hearts and minds, which are inclined to follow Satan
Our hearts and minds are inclined toward sin and Satan.
My feet used to rush into sin without waiting
We used to rush into sin without restraint.
Regeneration made me do an about-face, and
Regeneration turned us around and gave us a new direction.
180 degrees later, I'm now embracing
We now embrace Jesus and the way of righteousness.
The Lord Jesus, who has become my salvation
Jesus is our salvation and the source of our new life.
My salvation won't be forfeited
Our salvation is secure in Christ.
Before the beginning of time, the Lord did it
Our salvation was planned by God before time began.
Then He came to this earth to rescue His lost in it
Jesus came to rescue the lost.
When He was done, He announced "It's all finished"
Jesus proclaimed that His mission was accomplished.
2000 years later, this planet- I was born in it
We were born 2000 years after Jesus, but He is still relevant today.
Steeped in sin, I would always fall in it
We are prone to sin.
Until the Spirit's effectual call to repentance
We can turn from our sin through the work of the Holy Spirit.
I'm all with it; So now hell is off limits
We are with Jesus, and sin and hell are no longer our destiny.
My vision is clear, my eyesight more vivid
Our spiritual vision becomes clearer when we follow Jesus.
I'm commissioned here by Christ, I'm salt in it
We are commissioned by Jesus to be salt and light in the world.
Sent to a perishing world, to caution it
We are sent to the world to warn of the consequences of sin.
Repent to inherit this pearl- The warning is:
To receive the gift of salvation, we must repent of our sin.
You reject the Son, that's unfortunate
Rejecting Jesus is a terrible mistake.
Consider yourself soon to be tormented
There are eternal consequences for rejecting Jesus.
If riches and fame were really all it pretended to be
Earthly wealth and fame are not as fulfilling as they seem.
There'd be no need for the Betty Ford clinic
Even the rich and famous have their struggles and problems.
My backpack got tracts, of course my sword's in it
We carry the message of salvation with us.
Life is pointless without the cross in it
The cross of Jesus gives meaning to life.
The crown of righteousness, Yo saints, we gon' get it!
As followers of Jesus, we will receive the crown of righteousness.
Hip-Hop for Christ- just the way the Lord meant it!
Hip-Hop can be used to glorify God and communicate the gospel.
Contributed by Muhammad P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.