According to his web site, Branch has been ministering Christian gospel since 1991. He states that his desire is "to be a model and a messenger of the gospel’s transforming power especially (but not exclusively) among the hip-hop generations."
Branch received a bachelor's degree in Bible from Lancaster Bible College and has a master's degree in theology from the Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). His master’s thesis, "Theological Implications of Hip-Hop Culture", provided the inspiration for his solo album, The Thesis.
Christology Interlude
The Ambassador Lyrics
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Dying for lack of this information
And we're not just thrilled to be giving it out
We're skilled at living it out
Heels, we're diggin' them out
Grab your cross, plus hold it down
Stand strong young soldier, hold your ground
Stickin' Christian flag poles in the ground
It goes like this: there's not a single soul righteous
A plague's struck us like a boxing pro's tight fist
Hearts are cold like ice is you know what the price is
Separation like a divorced husband and wife is
Life is a climb up the hill like Lauren and Cypress
Man without Christ is like keyboards without a typist
God's gripe is with sin and we who seem to like it
Instead of snipe it we'll call Williams so he can hype it
But if you saw the measuring rod that God was holdin'
You'd know you fall shorter than Webster and Gary Coleman
The whole man---mind, body, and soul---sin's controlin'
It's like you're programmed and need cleansing like a colon
Hit the dugout, 'cause ever since we told God to butt out
We've been scoreless like a wack team that's being shut out
We cut out God like a coupon, won't trust Him like we won't two cons
So days are gray like Poupon
Full of pain like a toe with two corns with small shoes on
Not the same - like Star Wars before Luke's born
God can see the cu' form.
Who's side are you on?
Infinite wisdom - versus the brains of a newborn
Dangerous like unskilled men putting a roof on.
Deadly like firing every single nuke-bomb
Look at all the time men are wastin'
Dying for lack of this information
And we're not just thrilled to be giving it out
We're skilled at living it out
Heels, we're diggin' them out
Grab your cross, plus hold it down
Stand strong young soldier, hold your ground
Stickin' Christian flag poles in the ground
Rep what you believe and soon you'll receive your golden crown
Jesus went out on a limb so He could deal with sin
And be the bridge to bring sinful men back to Him
I heard he was the Surgeon, I heard He ripped the curtain
Now God and man can start mergin'
Virgin's exclusivity is what He's after
The Master's captured hearts, we'll marry at the rapture
I hear the laughter but what's worth giving up
The chance to see the Son of God in a tux
It's a pain I can only go cry on a train ride
Brains fried from the ism and the saint Ives
Ain't wise yet the whole earth's on the same side
Them against the God who made the earth and His name's I Am
That I Am, Jesus Son of Man
He be the Lamb and Daddy to Uncle Sam
Universal land lord or the Supreme court
Heaven's king, earth's life support
Boy, sin's got you locked, you're mad spoiled
But like aluminum, you humans will get your plans foiled
Your heart be the soil, I've got the seed
The word of God, it's heard a broad and it starts breeds of
Believers Jesus look a likes
God lovers, sin haters, look the mic
Can be used as a tool to voice God's views
Jesus must be the choice all choose
All loose if they snooze on the One bruised
Arms are too short and can't fit the Son's shoes
On the one –two's the good news comes to all men
Who truly went out on a limb
Look at all the time men are wastin'
Dying for lack of this information
And we're not just thrilled to be giving it out
We're skilled at living it out
Heels, we're diggin' them out
Grab your cross, plus hold it down
Stand strong young soldier, hold your ground
Stickin' Christian flag poles in the ground
Rep what you believe and soon you'll receive your golden crown
The lyrics of Christology Interlude by The Ambassador are an evangelistic call to action, urging listeners to grab hold of their faith and stand strong. The song speaks to the idea that humanity is sinful and in need of redemption, with a specific focus on the transformative power of Jesus Christ. The lyrics contrast the darkness of sin with the light of righteousness, presenting Christ as the bridge that can bring sinful men back to God. The song is a plea for listeners to choose Christ and to live out their beliefs boldly and fearlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at all the time men are wastin'
Many people are wasting precious time by not understanding the message of Christ.
Dying for lack of this information
Some people are even losing their lives because they are not aware of the importance of Christ's teachings.
And we're not just thrilled to be giving it out
We are not just excited to spread this message, but we also strive to live it out in our own lives.
We're skilled at living it out
We are well-practiced in living out the teachings of Christ.
Heels, we're diggin' them out
We are determined to overcome any obstacles, just like a person digging out a heel that had been stuck in the dirt.
Grab your cross, plus hold it down
Take hold of the cross of Christ and stand firm in your faith.
Stand strong young soldier, hold your ground
Be strong and confident in your faith as if you were a brave soldier on the battlefield.
Stickin' Christian flag poles in the ground
Assert your Christian faith by planting a flagpole as a symbol of your beliefs.
Rep what you believe and soon you'll receive your golden crown
Represent your beliefs through your actions and you will be rewarded with a heavenly crown.
Jesus went out on a limb so He could deal with sin
Jesus risked everything to rescue us from our sins.
And be the bridge to bring sinful men back to Him
Christ acted as a bridge to connect us with God by offering salvation for our sins.
I heard he was the Surgeon, I heard He ripped the curtain
Some believe that Jesus healed us like a doctor and that when he died, he broke down the barrier between humans and God.
Now God and man can start mergin'
Thanks to Christ's sacrifice, we can now have a relationship with God.
Virgin's exclusivity is what He's after
God desires purity and exclusivity in our relationship with Him.
The Master's captured hearts, we'll marry at the rapture
God has won our hearts and we will be united with Him in the rapture, a time when He will gather all His people.
But what's worth giving up the chance to see the Son of God in a tux
What could be more important than giving up worldly desires to follow Christ and unite with Him?
It's a pain I can only go cry on a train ride
It can be difficult and emotional to follow Christ's teachings and part with worldly desires.
Ain't wise yet the whole earth's on the same side
Many people may not understand the wisdom of Christ, but the whole world must choose whether to follow Him or not.
Universal landlord or the Supreme court
God is both the owner of all things and the ultimate judge of the universe.
Heaven's king, earth's life support
God rules over Heaven and sustains us on Earth.
Boy, sin's got you locked, you're mad spoiled
Sin can cause us to feel trapped and selfish.
But like aluminum, you humans will get your plans foiled
Our self-centered plans will eventually be disrupted and unfulfilled.
Your heart be the soil, I've got the seed
Our hearts must be open and receptive to Christ's teachings, which are like seeds that can grow and flourish.
Can be used as a tool to voice God's views
Our voice and actions can be used to express and promote God's teachings.
Jesus must be the choice all choose
All people must choose to follow Christ if they want to experience true salvation.
All loose if they snooze on the One bruised
Those who ignore the sacrifice of Christ will suffer the consequences of their actions.
Arms are too short and can't fit the Son's shoes
We are incapable of fulfilling the role that Christ played in our salvation.
On the one –two's the good news comes to all men
The message of Christ is spreading to all people, one by one.
Who truly went out on a limb
Those who have taken the risk to follow Christ have made a bold and courageous decision.
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.