BnA Part B
Stephen the Levite Lyrics
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(Acts 17: 11, 1 Pet 3: 15)
Steve: I came to preach the redemption, which means you can be forgiven
For Christians it means the freedom from sin and legalism
Jesus is risen, releasin' heathens from prison
Believe and seek his provision, begin livin' and readin' his wisdom
See what is written, be a Berean and listen
Please don't receive what I'm spittin', read it again and see if I'm trippin'
That teachin' is bein' given, let us reason, agree if it's hittin'
But if you have any questions, about the raps or the methods
Then I'd be glad to address 'em, addin' some clarity
Whether attack or confession, you understandin' my message
And all the facts that I'm stressin', that is my strategy
I will discuss or debate, it with anyone in the faith
Until Jesus comes or the grave is clutchin' the clay I'm in
My wish is only, to come to the scriptures openly
Humbly listen closely, and loving you when we don't agree
My goal is knowin' Him, flowin' so others notice Him
Rollin' amongst the chosen, provokin' others to grow in Him
I spread the truth, and I'm ready for persecution
But never get it confused, though I'm zealous it's not in foolishness
The wise decision is, livin' life as a Christian to
Live and die in submission to, His disciple's commissionin'
That's why I'm prayin', I'll never deny His name
I'm 'a rep' Him if I'm in pain, or I'm threatened, to die is gain...
In "BnA Part B (Before and After)," Stephen the Levite says that he came to preach redemption, which means being forgiven and released from sin and legalism. He talks about Jesus' resurrection and how it frees heathens from prison. He urges his listeners to seek Jesus' provision and read his wisdom, being like the Bereans in Acts 17:11 who listened to Paul's message and checked the Scriptures to see if what he said was true. Stephen tells his listeners to not just receive what he is saying but to read it again and check if it is true.
Stephen also talks about his approach to sharing his message. He believes in engaging in discussions with others in the faith and being willing to discuss or debate with anyone who has questions or concerns about his raps or methods. He wants to offer clarity and understanding while still spreading the truth. He acknowledges that his wish is to come to the Scriptures openly, humbly listen closely, and love even when they disagree. His goal is to provoke others to grow in Jesus and spread the truth, ready for persecution but not in foolishness. Ultimately, he prays he'll never deny Jesus' name but represent Him even in the face of pain or death.
Overall, the song encourages Christians to seek truth and examine what they believe, not just accepting what they hear at face value. It also calls for humility and understanding in conversations with others in the faith.
Line by Line Meaning
I came to preach the redemption, which means you can be forgiven
I am here to speak about the forgiveness that is available through Jesus
For Christians it means the freedom from sin and legalism
For those who believe in Jesus, it means freedom from sin and legalistic religious practices
Jesus is risen, releasin' heathens from prison
Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead, freeing non-believers from spiritual bondage
Believe and seek his provision, begin livin' and readin' his wisdom
Believe in Jesus and seek His guidance, then start living your life by reading and following His teachings
See what is written, be a Berean and listen
Read the Scriptures for yourself, and be open to learning from them like the people of Berea in Acts 17:11
Please don't receive what I'm spittin', read it again and see if I'm trippin'
Don't just take my words at face value, re-read and examine them to see if they align with the Scriptures
Beats and a rhythm, can lead the sheep to forgettin'
Having a catchy beat and rhythm in music can distract people from the message and lead them to forget the important truths being taught
That teachin' is bein' given, let us reason, agree if it's hittin'
My songs are meant to teach, so let's reason together and agree if what I'm saying is true
But if you have any questions, about the raps or the methods
If you have any questions about my songs or the ways in which I deliver my message, please ask
Then I'd be glad to address 'em, addin' some clarity
I am happy to answer your questions and provide more clarity on my message
Whether attack or confession, you understandin' my message
Whether you challenge or agree with my message, my hope is that you understand it
And all the facts that I'm stressin', that is my strategy
I stress important facts in my songs as a way of conveying my message
I will discuss or debate, it with anyone in the faith
I am willing to have meaningful discussions or debates with anyone in the Christian faith
Until Jesus comes or the grave is clutchin' the clay I'm in
I will continue spreading the gospel message until Jesus returns or until I die
My wish is only, to come to the scriptures openly
My desire is to approach the Scriptures with an open mind and heart
Humbly listen closely, and loving you when we don't agree
I will humbly listen to others and show love even when we have disagreements
My goal is knowin' Him, flowin' so others notice Him
My ultimate goal is to know Jesus Christ and reflect Him in my life so that others will see Him through me
Rollin' amongst the chosen, provokin' others to grow in Him
Being around other believers and encouraging them to grow in their relationship with Jesus is important to me
I spread the truth, and I'm ready for persecution
I boldly proclaim the truth of the gospel message and am prepared for any persecution that may come as a result
But never get it confused, though I'm zealous it's not in foolishness
I am passionate about sharing the gospel, but I do not do so in a foolish or reckless way
The wise decision is, livin' life as a Christian to
Living life as a follower of Jesus is the wise decision
Live and die in submission to, His disciple's commissionin'
Living and dying in submission to the Great Commission given by Jesus to His disciples is the ultimate goal
That's why I'm prayin', I'll never deny His name
My desire is to never deny Jesus Christ or His message, and I pray for the strength to remain faithful
I'm 'a rep' Him if I'm in pain, or I'm threatened, to die is gain...
I will represent Jesus even if it means going through pain or being threatened, for to die for Christ is a gain
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gezin82
I came to preach the redemption, which means you can be forgiven
For Christians it means the freedom from sin and legalism
Jesus is risen, releasin’ heathens from prison
Believe and seek his provision, begin livin’ and readin’ his wisdom
See what is written, be a Berean and listen
Please don’t receive what I’m spittin’, read it again and see if I’m trippin’
Beats and a rhythm, can lead the sheep to forgettin’
That teachin’ is bein’ given, let us reason, agree if it’s hittin’
But if you have any questions, about the raps or the methods
Then I’d be glad to address ‘em, addin’ some clarity
Whether attack or confession, you understandin’ my message
And all the facts that I’m stressin’, that is my strategy
I will discuss or debate, it with anyone in the faith
Until Jesus comes or the grave is clutchin’ the clay I’m in
My wish is only, to come to the scriptures openly
Humbly listen closely, and loving you when we don’t agree
My goal is knowin’ Him,
Rollin’ amongst the chosen, provokin’ others to grow in Him
Flowin so others notice Him
I spread the truth, and I’m ready for persecution
But never get it confused, though I’m zealous it’s not in foolishness
The wise decision is, livin’ life as a Christian to
Live and die in submission to, His disciple’s commissionin’
That’s why I’m prayin’, I’ll never deny His name
I’m ‘a rep’ Him if I’m in pain, or I’m threatened, to die is gain…
@yungkirk1
I've spent the last 20 minutes trying to think of how I can say how much I like this song.... perfectly done....its refreshing to see someone take the Gospel as serious as I take, to die is to Gain!
@27kwanchi
this is the hardest intro i have heard in a long time. gospel/secular/whatever ... it tops em all. dude needs to keep making albums !!! :)
@TheViolenceConductor
This STILL goes hard.
@DanielRiossuper1rios
It's the flute for me
@glorifiedrhymes8338
Like most artists with their art , This will not be fully appreciated until this generation is gone..
@stevepanosky3955
Bro, thank u from the bottom of my heart for ur music/ministry!!! Such encouragement. God has touched my heart to reach out to u. I don't know the Lord's reasons yet all I know is He works in mysterious ways and has been opening door after door in my life. I have u in my prayers brother.
@glorifiedrhymes8338
Like Yahs word, this stands the test of time!
@riosbeatz1
man i wish there was an instrumental for this. the flute is my favorite part of the beat. this album is classic!
@metube4584
This is so good
@gezin82
I came to preach the redemption, which means you can be forgiven
For Christians it means the freedom from sin and legalism
Jesus is risen, releasin’ heathens from prison
Believe and seek his provision, begin livin’ and readin’ his wisdom
See what is written, be a Berean and listen
Please don’t receive what I’m spittin’, read it again and see if I’m trippin’
Beats and a rhythm, can lead the sheep to forgettin’
That teachin’ is bein’ given, let us reason, agree if it’s hittin’
But if you have any questions, about the raps or the methods
Then I’d be glad to address ‘em, addin’ some clarity
Whether attack or confession, you understandin’ my message
And all the facts that I’m stressin’, that is my strategy
I will discuss or debate, it with anyone in the faith
Until Jesus comes or the grave is clutchin’ the clay I’m in
My wish is only, to come to the scriptures openly
Humbly listen closely, and loving you when we don’t agree
My goal is knowin’ Him,
Rollin’ amongst the chosen, provokin’ others to grow in Him
Flowin so others notice Him
I spread the truth, and I’m ready for persecution
But never get it confused, though I’m zealous it’s not in foolishness
The wise decision is, livin’ life as a Christian to
Live and die in submission to, His disciple’s commissionin’
That’s why I’m prayin’, I’ll never deny His name
I’m ‘a rep’ Him if I’m in pain, or I’m threatened, to die is gain…