Exactly 💯. I usually like singing Hillsong's and Bethel's Music but I don't like worship songs with New Age philosophy, paganism or inappropriate words in it because you're exactly right that worship songs meant to glorify The Lord our God through music is just as important as a preacher's sermons. AMEN brother Parr we're here for the furtherance of The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏❤️. This has nothing and everything to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a fellow Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college student. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.

I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.

Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of but not macro or micro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.

Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant.

@SamuelLee-gw6wr

20w↑5

Thanks!
I just deleted a song with similar problems, named 我的聲音帶有能力 (My Voice Has Power) from my working bgm. These are some of the lyrics:
我的聲音帶有能力　宣告祢的國度降臨
同在榮耀充滿這地
我的聲音帶有能力　宣告祢的國度降臨
同在榮耀充滿這地
(I declare my voice has power, power to proclaim Your kingdom.
Let Your glory fill this place.
I declare my voice has power, power to proclaim Your kingdom.
Let Your presence fill this place)

@alexanderlyon

2y↑1.6K

Respect but I'm not sure about this one. As a fellow Christian (and fellow Youtuber), I really hope that everything I post below is viewed through the lens of mutual respect. I love your channel and learn a lot from you.

If the lyrics had said instead, "I lift up my voice and shout and every mountain will be cast into the sea . . ." (from Matt 11:23) then I doubt we'd even be talking about these lyrics. The original Bible verse says " Whoever says to this mountain . . ." We're clearly supposed to say things with our mouths because that's the part that talks. And, mountains, walls? What's the difference? Also, Jesus did say directly, “He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do ." (John 14:12). Of course, the walls in the lyrics bring the walls of Jericho to mind, "the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat." (Joshua 6:20). God told them to shout and He clearly is always prompting us to pray in our own lives. There are other verses that echo these sentiments.

This raises the question, is this an issue of theology or something as basic as faith, then? If our personal theology/doctrine/beliefs don't encourage us to pray for miracles, then we need to make more room for what Jesus told us. Also, the lyrics do clearly identify the source of the power/authority as Jesus (on the very same slide.). The slide @4:54 does not say, our voices can create miracles. It says, " When I lift my voice . . ." Those are two different statements. Jesus said, "When you pray . . ." more than once.

All that said, if the question at the end of the video had asked, "Is this music Biblically accurate?" I'd say the answer is yes! If there are Bible verses that say we shouldn't pray, lift up our voice, or even shout for miracles, or that the Holy Spirit is retired from the business of miracles, then let's talk about those verses. ;-)

I'll give you a real personal example that is an illustration of those lyrics (but, more importantly, the Bible verses that support them). Years ago, I injured my knee in sports. It didn't improve one bit for 2 months and there was constant pain. I was considering surgery. But I hadn't seriously prayed about it yet. I finally had the faith--prompted by God--to pray for healing (and I said those prayers out of my mouth) and received prayer at church from some people who laid hands on my knee. Within 48 hours, my knee was 100% healed. No more crutches. No more brace. God healed me when I lifted my voice. I didn't get healing until I prayed.

In terms of common ground, I agree we should carefully examine the lyrics we sing. I agree that we are not little gods. We are not the source of miracles and we cannot create anything miraculously. We cannot "name it and claim it." But I don't see that slide of lyrics saying any of those things. I'm not even sure the lyrics implied those things.

Again, you have my utmost respect. This is just a respectful disagreement. God bless.

@slevinchannel7589

Allen hasnt answered me when
i asked him to TAKE A STANCE against what damages Christianity right-now.

But no answe yet. No answer why he talks about 'this or that or whatever' and its Atheists who talk and tackle the Issues and basically even
shield Christianity.

?!

Right now, people advocate for Extremism to poison Religion
and some scream for our Time-Determination from what we have now
TO 'BEFORE TRUMP AND AFTER TRUMP'.

To clarify, i do NOT mean'100 Percent of your Religion is Radicalized!!!!!'. I never said that.

I say its a big and rising number,
which it is: I even cited a Source.

Telltale has many videos about kat Kerr, Greg Locke and those dont even have the Word Trumpism in the Videotitle - such videos are even more direct.

Alan Parr does not ever answer me when asking him to take a Stance, so i ask you: please inform yourself a lot and counteract the Radicalization of the Christians. The Youtuber Telltale covers the Problems of Religtion
that Christians should be the loudest voice to adress but they just are not.

@markshane3643

2y↑185

When I lift my voice and shout
Every wall comes crashing down

Metaphor referring to the wall of Jericho
Also a reference to when we praise God (lift my voice) and proclaim His name (shout) the walls in our minds of negativity, doubt, hurt, ect can be broken down.
If WE confess OUR sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9
WE must lift our voices.
WE must confess
Then God will do His part
When I lift my voice and shout (my part)
Every wall comes crashing down (His part)

When I open up my mouth
Miracles start breaking out

When we preach the word of God, then God uses us as His messengers.
The people of Nineveh repented because Jonah preached the word of God. Jonah 3.

6 When JONAH'S warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust.

Doesn't say God's warning (but we know it came from God from previous verses. Luke we know these words in the song are about God because they established that in previous phrases).
Doesn't say "God spoke through Jonah".
It says JONAH'S WORDS
Jonah did his part....proclaimed with his mouth the dire warning God told him.
The people repented.
Then God relented.

God chooses to use you and me as His messengers.
He used Peter, Paul, Andrew, ect
He uses people like you and me today.

When I open up my mouth (our part)
Miracles start breaking out (God's part)

Throughout the song God is being proclaimed as champion, undefeated, conquerer.
If we interpret Scripture the way you are interpreting this song then we must get out our sharpie and start redacting verse after verse when Paul said, or Peter said, rather than "God, seized Paul by the Spirit, and spoke through Him".
Men and women of the Bible did their part, and then God did His.

The phrases of the song are typical Assembly of God type theology. Agree or disagree with the AG .... Your theology is YOUR interpretation of Scripture (rife with the failability of sinful man), it is not THE Unmitigated Truth. Unless you have acquired the ability to walk on water your understanding of Scripture is just as flawed as the rest of us.....like looking through flawed, cracked, wavy glass.
BTW, the prevailing theology of Jesus' time demanded he was a heretic.

The words of this song point me to God and remind me I am called to be His voice on Earth.
When I am obedient then He will work through me.
When I am not and you are not then He will go find some rocks to cry out.

I hope and pray you will stop with these videos arguing over symantics and a demand that everyone say things your way.
We don't all think alike. God didn't make us to be cookie cutters.
Rather spend your time lifting up the saints and sharing the gospel forthright instead of this backhanded approach against those who don't say things your way.

As Max Lucado said, "When fishermen don't fish, they fight."
Let's stop fighting and start fishing.

God bless you and keep you.

@mishcafrauendorf1820

7w↑2

I am confused does the bible not say that God works through us to help heal the sick

As this bible verse says?

I do agree with a worship song that needs to be focused on God rather than being centered on us.

But what does this bible verse mean then? John 14:12, KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

Or am I not understanding the verse correctly

@DrPresh13

2y↑29

God bless you brother, this analysis is just so sadly wrong. There isn't a thing wrong with this song.

1 John 4:17 KJV
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

Peter in Acts 3:6 said "Such as I have give I thee..."
Jesus said in Matthew 17:20 "YOU will say to this mountain..."
Matthew 16:19; 18:18 "whatever you bind on earth..."
If we have the Spirit of Christ in us as agreed on in Colossians 1:27 is it a hard thing to believe that when we open our mouths miracles break out? If the book of Job 22:28 bares witness that "you will declare a thing as it will be established..." even to them who the scripture says that they should be made complete without us (Heb. 11:40), why should it be a problem that we in whom resides the Spirit of creation, can not create in the same way according to His will and promptings? After all it is all by Faith (ref. Hebrews 11:1-3).
Sad really 😞

@amywhitman2978

2y↑216

This song is theologically sound.

“As soon as the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the people shouted a great shout, and the wall fell down flat..” ~Joshua 6:20

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ~Matthew 28:18

And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons.” ~Matthew 10:7-8

Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. ~John 14:12

@rp4934

2y↑20

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:21‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭11:23-24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.””
‭‭Joshua‬ ‭6:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Where’s the lie?

@southerncyan4098

1y↑7

Are not prayers in the heart, a melody to God? I believe the power of confession (as what you were describing, speak unto mountains thus and thus) is contingent on personal revelation.

For instance, the sons of Sceva, Acts 29 verse 15, "And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, Paul I know, but who are ye?" When the devil finished, he possessed all of them. It is not enough to call on the name of the Lord and expect some mystical power to do as you commanded. That power must be revealed to you. That to me is the difference. Jesus and Paul both had the ability to cast out demons because it was a revelation from God to them personally. The sons of Sceva, even though they said the right things, called on Jesus' name, did not have that revelation.

This is the theological caveat that the song does not address clearly, and therefore can lead others astray. Yes, it is true if revealed to you God's revelation, that your words, (God's revelation) when spoken, will come to pass. These are not your words but the words of Almighty God.

The issue is when I open "my" mouth, it implies that these are "my" words, and is therefore obscuring of the meaning written within God's word.

I'm curious what you think about all of this. Or if you believe I am mistaken. ❤️

TLDR: "My" words are not scriptural. "My" mouth is therefore inconsistent.

All comments from YouTube:

@thebeatagp

2y↑2.8K

Guys, I am not against Bethel music. But this particular song is not theologically accurate and I hope you’ll gain better skills at discerning these types of songs so you don’t sing them nor introduce them to your congregation if you are a worship leader.

@cristyvillarreal224

2y↑136

This was a sobering reminder Allen. We just really have to be seeking guidance from God & the Holy spirit when it comes down to us leading worship. Having the privilege to lead worship shouldn't be taken lightly. Thanks for another great video brother!! 🔥

@rjlbabbc

2y↑640

This refers to jericho walls coming down. When we are led by the Holy Spirit in prayer and in biblical truth to speak things out then things will happen as God's word is not void to accomplish things

@justingary5322

2y↑96

@kennystrawnmusic

2y↑62

As stated elsewhere in the comments, this is exactly why worship leaders need to start writing and recording more of their own originals. If you control the content, you control how theologically sound the song is.

@musikalora

2y↑75

@@rjlbabbc Actually, that also comes to my mind when I've read those lyrics. But yeah, I kinda agree with brother Allen here. It's very subtle way of credit-, or more specifically, glory-grabbing. When worship songs shift from Glory to God to glory to me, I think it's about time we reconsider the songs. For me personally, I can easily change those "I" into "You" so as to redeem the lyrics of this song. But maybe that's just me.

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@xocegutierrez4702

2y↑3.4K

I've never heard the song but I took the walls come crashing down line as when the Children of Israel shouted and the walls of Jericho came crashing down. When I'm obedient to God, and do what he commands me to do, demons are cast out and the sick are healed and souls are saved. Not because of anything in my power. It's 100% God working through me.

@dombarryalenkhe4315

2y↑243

Exactly! I’m seriously surprised 😮 at this Christian YouTuber , Jericho walls came down with a shout , and it’s clearly stated after that line , I have the authority Jesus has given me

@brianbauer3148

2y↑118

His point is the lyrics are removing God from the equation like even if he used his power through is it became our power. This is why Samson was trapped he thought the power was in himself.

@R456jen

2y↑144

Exactly. Roman 6:10 say that same spirit that rose Christ from the dwells inside of us. Greater works shall we do John 14:23 &. Life and death are in the power of the tongue proverbs 18:21

@innehjoseph

2y↑92

@@brianbauer3148 yes but not in the context of the song. The lyrics clearly stated that the songwriter was acting on the authority given Him by Christ, on the victory given him by Christ

Sometimes "oversabi" too much. That's his problem right here

@mich4345

2y↑58

@@R456jen We're not doing anything, the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus does it all!!! We are NOTHING without the Lord!!

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@johnlongcock1122

2y↑4.5K

"when I open up my mouth" makes me think about the power of prayer or spreading the gospel because each of those really do perform miracles we can witness. Just remember all the credit is surely due to Jesus because he gave us that authority.

@tannawatson9903

2y↑65

Exactly

@BelovedDefender

2y↑66

My same thoughts. Well said.

@Jose-morales6580

2y↑86

Completely agree, but who is analyzing this lyric? It is his personal point of view, always enemies will try to diminish the authority given to us Mat.10:1 and some others.

@jimmyjam3753

2y↑8

Amen

@JustWatchMeDoThis

2y↑35

That was my thought too. I need more understanding on how this is wrong. For the lyrics say it was the individual's power, or was is meaning they open their mouth and the power of Jesus comes through? And I think that is correct. I am not a Bible scholar.

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@mikefullerajd

22w↑207

The "I have the authority Jesus has given me" is still giving God ALL the glory and honor. Without Jesus, without the Holy Spirit indwelling us, we are nothing. As a child of God, we are given that authority, and as a human vessel, I can and do believe God can work through me because I have all faith in HIM!

@laymelow

12w↑10

Amen! This is one of my favorite songs. Dante bowe. People may not like him either. I LOVE HIM. He helped me through some darkest of days when my brother took his life. I sang this songs so many nights in my darkness! It’s saying when you believe in Jesus walls (you’ve built around yourself) come crashing down!

That’s half the problem with this world… people over analyze everyone else but forget to analyze themselves….YOU ARE MY CHAMPION GIANTS FALL WHEN YOU STAND UNDEFEATED EVERY BATTLE YOU’VE WON!!!

@respectfulwhatsup8117

9w↑6

I don't see nothing wrong in that song

@respectfulwhatsup8117

9w↑4

That's his opinion I don't see nothing wrong in that song they put God first in that song may God forgive this YouTube brother

@purple0795

6w↑1

exactly

@annengfer9037

Amen!!!❤

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@staceychapman81

23w↑286

Under the annointing of the Holy Spirit, When we open our mouths in praise and authoritative prayer, miracles can and do happen.

@StucWf

19w↑9

We aren't anointed by the Holy Spirit. There is no need. The purpose of miracles was to confirm the word. No one is doing anything nowadays that verifies they are under the influence or "annointing" of God

@jannaswanson271

18w↑22

@@StucWf "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:17-18

@StucWf

18w↑1

@@jannaswanson271 alright, let me know when someone starts casting out devils, speaking a language they don't know, handling dangerous untamed snakes, drinking toxic waste with no side effects, and curing cancer on the spot.

@elpasw8163

15w

No more of those after the written of the bible completed. Those things were accompanied the believers that time when early churches were created & began.

@RealJewQuis

14w↑1

What u say is the truth god bless u and your family and everybody else amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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@lundylove9033

1y↑246

Mark 11:23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him (and other similar scriptures) — as long as we are praying the will of God we shall have whatever we ask.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@MrFilbouldes

1y↑8

Sir you need a deeper revelation. Walls are type of problems in our lives. Mark 11:23 in context when God speaks his word to us we can speak his words and walls or problems in time will remove. That is the context of the song.

@kjfinken

1y↑5

Yes and Amen! Never run at your enemy with your mouth shut!

@neymarkay5068

47w

Amen

@debbiefoley5721

45w↑1

I thought of this verse immediately too!!!

@jamaicangirltrudy3880

45w↑4

I don’t think it’s meant as we have the authority on our own but that we have the authority through Jesus Christ. I am who He says I am. We are to speak with boldness.

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@l.a.w.79

2y↑1.9K

Music bypasses the prefrontal cortex. This is why it is able to grip the heart so quickly. It takes discipline to analyze lyrics in all music. Even children absorb the spirit of music. It’s very serious to have quiet moments to ponder and reflect. Otherwise we progress through our days without giving any critical thought to things and therefore no wisdom to go against the wiles of the devil.

@catchyusername3083

2y↑48

"It’s very serious to have quiet moments to ponder and reflect. Otherwise we progress through our days without giving any critical thought to things " I had to reiterate, awesome point and so eloquently put sister! I need to write that out and tape it to my remote control as a reminder lol.

@577buttfan

2y↑12

Amen sista.couldnt have said it better myself!!

@Joshuaeway03

2y↑9

@@577buttfan Does your Words not have power?

@Joshuaeway03

2y↑13

@@catchyusername3083 Hey there What does Luke 6 45 mean? The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

@Joshuaeway03

2y↑15

@@577buttfan Hey there again. What does Proverbs 12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Mean to a Child of God?

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@jannaswanson271

18w↑97

"And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:17-18

@annengfer9037

1w↑1

Amen!!!❤

@nasdcong4502

22w↑34

There's a whole world dying and we're here squabbling with each other. I dust off my feet and am moving on to those focused on the will of the Father. Salvation of souls. Believers are not each others enemies.

@annengfer9037

Amen!!!❤

@michellethomas4928

29w↑609

Missed me with this one Pastor Allen. The walls of Jericho came crashing down with the shout and worship of the people. The power of life and death is in the tongue. He's given us the power and authority through Christ to speak and command demons to go..that is a miracle.

@haphazard_traveller

29w↑6

in my personal experience, very few people (if any) have the authority in jesus to cast out demons. check out the posts on deliverance and see the comment sections. i've been on my own journey of deliverance since 2019 to no avail. totally open to suggestions!

@sarasurber9254

28w↑26

@@haphazard_travellerBecause you lack faith.

@haphazard_traveller

28w↑7

@@sarasurber9254 yes & no. How should MY faith affect the ability of someone else to heal me? That's like saying a doctor can't help me bc I don't believe in them 🤔🤔 but yes i struggle with faith due to childhood trauma & on-going trauma in my life 👍🏼👍🏼

@sarasurber9254

27w↑10

@@haphazard_traveller I’m sorry. I thought you meant the authority to cast out demons. There’s a passage in Matthew to suggest they may come back even if you do. I don’t think miraculous faith healings are that common. I’m not a cessationist, just believe they’re extremely rare. I’m sorry about your trauma too. My faith waivers too when I’m painfully grieved. Jesus felt grieved to the point of death. God is still faithful when we are not and weeps with us. God bless you. 🙏🏼

@missali2001

27w

@@haphazard_travellerthis is not same as Doc healing. Faith plays a massive role here because every single time Jesus did the healing he said,'Your Faith has made you well', 'Your faith is beautiful' , etc. So it's very important to receive it with Faith.
Without faith we cannot receive it even if it's given .

Also, we often hear docs say 'his body isn't responding well to the medications given to him . '
So, is it docs fault?! No!!
In the same way when we have faith, we are recieving healing and are open to miracles with open heart rather than holding on to our past demons.

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@timewithestherotipo4268

2y↑537

“When I lift my voice and shout, every wall comes crashing down”
Read the story of Jericho when Joshua and the Israelites were going around the walls of Jericho seven times and in the seventh time, the walls came crashing down…..I believe that’s what this refers to….in our life God has given has authority to break walls in our life that enemy has put to prevent us to moving to certain destination…..they follow up the lyrics with (I have authority that Jesus has given me) this is good because they are not claiming to break the walls just with their shout, but the authority that’s Christ has given them…and I truly believe so….

@TheFilcard

2y↑17

While I don't ascribe to the law of attraction that many in the church do these days, I do generally agree with what you wrote here. I also thought of the imagery of Jericho and how this particular lyric was likely a symbol of things holding us back in our personal lives, not speaking of literal walls. It's also true that in many cases the things we beg for or think we know best are answered with "No" or "I know better" or "Not the right timing" from God, so we can't expect everything we declare to just happen right then and there. Even though we are His children, we can still be in error and ask for things not in accordance with His will. Plus, He disciplines those He loves and even allows horrible things to come into the lives of His children while we remain on earth. So we can't just wish away every difficulty. Sometimes those things are from His hand in order to grow us in ways we cannot fully understand.

@YarialisLopez

2y↑26

This is of what I was thinking. Also we do have authority to proclaim that a person is healed in the name of Jesus and if that person heals than yes that is considere a miracle. God gives gifts and one of them is the gift of healing, through JESUS. So I didn’t see anything wrong with the song in my opinion

@vickic.43

2y↑5

I agree with your comment

@12Burton24

2y↑5

@@YarialisLopez But well but its not you doing the healing its always gods decition you can not heal if god doesnt want it.

@carlos819

2y↑11

Vain repetition is always unacceptable… The walls of Jericho fell because the Israelites followed God’s specific instructions… Now we’re under the new covenant and Christian have the specific instructions to bind,rebuke,cast out demons and lay hand upon the sick in Jesus name! Our God giving authority is totally spiritual and not metaphorical! May God grace be with you all!

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@argie498189

9w↑18

The problem is attributing the power to the person rather than to God. If God tells you to shout and walls will fall down, the power is still God's power, not the power of your voice.

@OlviMasta77

Exactly

@jacobhines7615

17h

I think the song is referring to the power of the holy Spirit in you. Song said "I have the authority, Jesus has given me".

@anthonyfalwey6628

4w↑4

So tell me if that portion of the lyrics is inaccurate, did not the Bible say if you have the faith a small is a mustard seed you can say to this mountain move from here to there and it will happen?

@TheRGFinch54

1y↑138

John Wesley said, people will often forget what you preach but they will remember what you sing. That is why the theology of music was so important to him.

@ringonordstrom692

John Wesley was full of false theology... perverted the Scripture, redefined words to teach that men are not chosen by God from all eternity based on God's perfections and decretive will, but based on the puny creature's choice. Wesley belongs on a long list of heretics, not a long list of sound biblical theologians or bible teachers or evangelists. He followed Pelagius and Jacob Herman's (Arminius) false theology and built error upon error. George Whitfield wrongly commended him, giving rise to many sound teachers naming Wesley among the great teachers... solidifying the sea of false doctrine we are swimming in today.

@JC-sj2pd

39w↑2

Too bad he was wrong about both

@mrakesa12

39w↑3

Too bad you’re the one that is wrong JC-sj2pd

@dsims9346

37w

Right!

@janebaker966

32w↑3

Yes,the movement he started that became the Methodists were onto a good idea there. In the 18th century the tired old pretty corrupt Church of England did have a point in their sceptism of Wesley's movement. It very much ran and grew on enthusiasm which sounds great to our modern ears. We who grew up in the post 1945 world have lived in a culture all our lives that promotes enthusiasm as a driving force. Not bad in itself. But of course a "faith" based on your emotions and feelings can thrive when all is well but vanish when hard times strike. Certainly be much harder to sustain,abd (in some lines of thought) if those hard times have struck God doesn't love you and your faith wasn't true. Not my idea but one aspect of thought. Bad things happen to bad people theory. But to return to Wesley et al,they shone a light of hope and love into people's lives that were so grim,they showed a "way out". I live in the area where Wesley preached A LOT . This was a coal mining area back then,the miners lives were poor and grim and they were notorious for burning down toll gates and rioting. The people of the nearby city of Bristol hated and feared the miners of Kingswood. They saw them as feral animals not humans. When Wesley preached it's recorded the miners + their families were so overwhelmed by the sense of God's Love that he conveyed to them that their tears made white channels down their coal dust blackened faces.

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@victoriaadhiambo1021

38w↑148

"i have the authority,Jesus has given me".yes i do!i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Amen.

@ianmcdonald8648

32w↑9

read the context of Paul making that statement in Philippians 4. Please don't ignore the context.

@leapingtortoise

32w

@@ianmcdonald8648we've recently read through Philippians with my home group. We spent a bit of time on this one ;)

@sharejesus.1157

29w↑1

I can do all things through Christ As Paul had boasted of things that were very great, in order that this might not be attributed to pride or furnish others with occasion of foolish boasting, he adds, that it is by Christ that he is gifted with this strength. “I can do all things, ” says Paul, “but it is in Christ, not by my own power, for it is Christ that supplies me with strength.” Hence we infer, that Christ will not be less strong and invincible in us also, if, conscious of our own weakness, we place reliance upon his power alone. When he says all things, he means merely those things which belong to his calling.

@tytan9139

25w

@@ianmcdonald8648 Totally agreed.

@tytan9139

25w↑1

@@sharejesus.1157 Also the context of that statement is how Paul suffered through persecution and hardship in order to preach the Gospel.

@64caca

22w↑9

God knows our heart so when we are.worshipping in spirit and in truth, He knows.

@user-su4yn7hh7i

24w↑4

You are totally right. Thank for bringing it to our attention. We need to be very careful who we listen to & we need to keep our Bible on the ready to check what people are saying. Thank you, Allen.

@scarletd

1y↑186

“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20)

@veronica1070

1y↑17

Yet it is moved because of the power of God. It is by His Hand that the mountain is moved, by His will, not ours. It is not about us but about Him.

Edit. What I'm trying to say is that we don't do these things by ourselves, but God does them, but we call for these things to happen by Faith. Yes, with faith nothing is impossible to us but because God is there doing the impossible possible, not us doing so.

@scarletd

1y↑16

@@veronica1070 of course Yes. If we were to do things with our own strength, we would not even be able to breathe. We can't even breathe without His help. We breathe because He allows it. We are, because HE IS!🤍🙌
He answers our prayers not because our faith is great, HE answers our prayers because HE IS GREAT and Generous. Glory to GOD!🤍😇

@grettarrobinson9948

1y↑2

Joshua 6:1-21 (ie V16)

@timsharmony67

1y↑5

We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!! Yes, ALL THINGS!❤

@tjennings954

1y↑7

Proverbs 18:21- Death and life are in the power of tongue...our tongues 😜

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@karensheldrick7593

1y↑498

hi there! Thank you for bringing this to our attention so we can discern for ourselves. I just listened to the song: Bethel sings: "When I lift my voice and shout every wall comes crashing down. I have the authority Jesus has given me." Like 10:19 says "Jesus has given us the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy." So to me, this is in line with scripture.

@christophergable4017

1y↑6

I'm not trying to be mean when I ask this, I just want to know how you compare "voice and shout to trample" as being the same thing?

@garywirrell9955

1y↑10

Yes that is what Luke 10:19 says but you didn't include the entire verse. How about the rest of the verse "and nothing shall by any means hurt you". Are you suggesting that this verse applies to you? Are you saying that you can handle snakes and scorpions "and nothing shall by any means hurt you". Lets keep in mind that this is an OT scripture and being taught to Gods chosen people Israel only. How do we know this, there are several scriptures that tell us that: Matthew 15:24 "But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel". So if the 12 were to Israel who do we have? We find in the book of Romans the Apostle Paul saying, Romans 11:13 "For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office": If that isn't enough then we have Galatians 2:9 "And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision". Simply put, the Apostle Paul was to go onto the "heathen" gentiles that would have been us then and now and the 12 "unto the circumcision" Israel. Lets keep in mind that the OT of MML&J (Hebrews 9:16) and the 12 were teaching a future kingdom on earth, the NT Apostle Paul is teaching a future heavenly kingdom and these two are not the same and can become quite confusing if one tries to blend it all together as if it applies to us today. I have to agree with the video but also mention that there are other Bethel songs that are just as bad.

@haleyg3891

1y↑8

Yes, this is definitely in line with scripture! Not to mention places like John 14:12, Mark 16:17-18, etc

@sheepshot6868

1y↑12

While it is true, I think that the next verse Luke 10:20 "However, don't rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." teaches that this stuff should not be the primary focus of a worship song.

@Banishedsoulsofficial

1y↑18

Joshua 6:20 and at the final trumpet they raised a great shout and the walls fell.

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@cherylross6487

9w↑6

Pastor Allen I do appreciate your concern. Yes worship in music is just as important as the sermon. Great point made. However I feel you are stretching in your critique of the song lyrics. Like scripture if we take things out of context we can misread what is trying to be shared. I do believe the words were not saying we have the power to break down the walls, or create a miracle by speaking…the following line refers to Jesus giving the authority … that’s what happens in the Bible. Jesus gave authority to heal but in the power of Jesus. My final thought refers to following the old saying… get the info straight from the horses mouth. Did you actually contact the composer & lyricist? Did you watch any interviews where they shared the story behind the song? Their heart may actually be more on track for praising than you think. Thank you for making me pause and evaluate. 🙏🏻

@jac1161

he is right with the expressed concern of ensuring we are not using emotion to replace truth. Truth doesn't feel great...but it is

@betty4268

3w↑2

Brother Allen thank you for all the reviews you have made. You have open my eyes and taught me to carefully choose songs and go through the lyrics first. Bless you!

@Whoischichi

2y↑2.7K

Hey Allen! I’m actually the guy that was singing this song at the conference you attended in Texas. Appreciate this video. And as I do agree with your thoughts on worship in general, I don’t think that what you’re saying is taking place is the actual meaning and heart behind the lyrics. We take lyrics seriously as well. And in this particular part of the song, it speaks of moments when the power of God was released through praise. It still remains about God. And Him being the one that goes before us and fights our battles when we lift up praise. Scripture in various places support that . Glad you enjoyed worship outside of that though! Was awesome seeing you in the crowd! If Y’all need us hit us up!

@cjerelltv6690

2y↑106

He needs to reply to this smh people are to into the wrong things

@braelynthayer3573

2y↑222

Yeah I don't agree with Allen on this one, respect him very much but this song doesn't pose a red flag in my opinion

@michaeljessicapayton

2y↑264

I was there as well. You guys did a great job, but I immediately looked at the lyrics carefully when I heard this one (I'm always listening for new songs to bring to my church) and after reading them, I think that they are either very poorly communicating the author's intended meaning, or simply not in line with scripture.

@Whoischichi

2y↑73

@@michaeljessicapayton I can potentially see how it can be poorly communicated. But don’t see the misuse or anti scriptural aspect. How do you figure?

@michaeljessicapayton

2y↑134

@@Whoischichi I think Allan laid it out fairly well, but to put it simply, it seems to be a pretty blatant representation of word of faith theology.

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@RyanEllison

1y↑647

When I lift my voice & shout is 1. Referencing the walls of jericho when they shouted & it came down (reminding us of the power & authority we have in Christ) 2. A metaphor saying when we lift up our voices and shout out praises to God, whatever obstacle (wall) or hardship (wall), etc. we’re facing will come down in Jesus’ name. The same thing for “when I open my mouth” that is a metaphor to praying or again, shouting praises to God & worshipping Him—the effect of THAT would be divine intervention, God intervening which is a miracle. That’s all they’re saying. Respectfully, you have to be more patient & wait until you KNOW you’ve received confirmation from the Spirit because you be reaching a lot—this isn’t the first time. I worry you get caught up in trying to release content & also help people which turns into you not taking the time to make sure the Spirit is speaking or taking the time to hear Him all the way/correctly.

@heathergomez4616

1y↑66

This is truth and exactly what I felt in my spirit when hearing the lyrics. I also thought of Jericho for the walls coming down. Remember the Bible also states have the faith of a mustard seed and we too can move mountains by “saying, move from here to there” Matthew 17:20. Therefore, are these words not accurate as long as we know this is only possible in the name of Jesus!

@antheaosbu9159

1y↑14

Exactly 💯 agree 👍 👏👏👏👏👏

@DerpyFaery

1y↑52

Agreed. I’m feeling a lack of anointing in this particular video. Just hopping on the popular wagon to bash worship songs without proper understanding. As a believer, I have the Holy Spirit to teach me all things too. And I’ve had alarm bells ring for things like “Conversations with God” by eckhart tolle but my alarm bells didn’t ring for Bethel songs. In fact, they’ve always brought me into a deeper place of worshipping Jesus and Abba Daddy. My focus turns to the LORD rather than to my anxieties.

This bro might say it is not theological right to him but I also question whether his understanding of theology is really sound.

@FireStarter756

1y↑8

100% truth

@davidkelly3329

1y↑4

Yeah the idea that the guy has its right but the song being reffered to it's accurate soo will simply say we should understand the type of words being used

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@SamuelLee-gw6wr

20w↑5

@jabezcreed

A faith leader once pointed out that our best hymns point us to the power and accomplishments of God. The ones that make us happy tell us we are special, that we have power, that we are good. I have the faith and the confidence that Christ strengthens me and the Holy Spirit empowers me to do any task the Father calls me to, but I am nothing but a vessel for God's actions. Paul said "‭‭If I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing." It is not the power He gives me that I celebrate as my victory, but the power he already displayed I celebrate at His victory.

@alexanderlyon

2y↑1.6K

@cleanplug

2y↑123

100% agree! I look at that part of the song to be talking about that same thing!

@cashjerseyblock2890

2y↑41

Thank you

@SCELO_MYEZA.

2y↑35

Amen to that 😪

@tokaholi

2y↑30

Yes!

@jamesvaldez6742

2y↑30

Amen 🙏

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@ileanad6183

2y↑413

The Lord used this song when I was in a very dark place to remind me that he gives His children the authority to walk in victory not in defeat. It was a turning point for me and helped me out of depression.

@antoinettebrice1629

2y↑7

Wait, my brother! Who's "Word", are we suppose to be "confessing here"? Jesus said " these words, are "Spirit", and they are "Life". Also, Jesus said, "I only say what my Father says". As an Ambassador of Christ, you are speaking the "Word" of God, and situations and circumstances change. Mark 11:23-24?

@praise-tehilam3167

1y↑3

And that's all that matters.

@akintundeosekita6711

1y↑5

The song is theologically accurate. We are gods and we have the authority to declare and make things happen...we have been given the power of attorney to execute justice here on earth.

@anonymouslissahlily3241

1y↑20

People speak about theological accuracy!! But is anybody speaking about spiritual accuracy? I love christ but I hate religion.most people read with there minds and lack revelation.

@desi_blackgirl4949

1y↑11

@@anonymouslissahlily3241 people always mix religion with knowing Christ for yourself..... This is why churches are so messed up till this day they are focused on religion and not the relationship that they should have with God

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@helencheung2537

12w↑4

Surely the lyrics refer to testifying (opening our mouths) and the mental walls that non-believers have built in their minds and hearts against the truth (walls falling) and the miracacles of deliverence through the workings of the Holy Spirit, without whom we can do nothing.

@WriterFighters

4w↑2

I sing this song at youth group a lot the time. when the line says "when i open up my mouth miracles start breaking out" we are talking about the power of the holy spirit and how he works through us and if you take just those lines then it would sound self centered but when you take the song as a whole then it's clear that its the power of the holy spirt that works through us. That is why the next thing it says is "i have the authority that Jesus has given me" because it's the power of the holy spirit that does the miracle and not us.

@matthewdevenish1106

1y↑340

"all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat" Joshua Chapter 6:5

@SeanWinters

1y↑17

So you wants to force God to cause a miracle through you? Sounds like you've turned to God into a magical genie.

@Romulan1993

1y↑16

@@SeanWinters God's will can be done through people. The Bible itself teaches you to act and God will bless your actions.

@loyevangelists

1y↑43

That things happened because of who God is not because of who we are. God commanded them to do that, their shouting is not what brought the walls down, God brought the walls down because the people obeyed what He told them to do

@Romulan1993

1y↑2

@@loyevangelists you would do well to meditate on whether there is a difference as far as our will to act goes.

@bobwiley5676

1y↑12

“Greater miracles will you do than I have done”. : Jesus
Your words are powerful. Be careful what you say. Prayer changes things. My prayers ( when I open my mouth) in the name of Jesus, do change things. Read your Bible. Pray God’s words. It’s life changing indeed. My God enrich your wisdom.

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@kenyaswain2407

2y↑1K

"When I lift my voice and shout every wall comes crashing down." Reminds me so much of the story of Joshua in the battle of Jericho. I really feel the song is talking about prayer and praise. I've struggled with anxiety but everytime I open my mouth to sing to Jesus so much peace fills the room. He inhabits our praise. There is definitely miracles in praise and prayer. It also reminds me of the battle of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20. The battle was won through praise. I love this song, thank you for challenging us to think about it a bit more about it.

@jcsaves9725

2y↑79

I love this song too. And, I couldn't agree with you more. I think I would feel it in my Spirit. He may be barking up the wrong tree.
God bless!!!

@Arleen_B

2y↑96

…and being very trivial and stirring up controversy around a biblical concept. Jesus Himself said “speak to the mountain/sycamine tree…”

@iamsatilya

2y↑25

Yes, I agree with you 100%

@joannaflowers5563

2y↑62

Bethel is not a true church. They operate by a different spirit. I urge you to please please flee from them and their music. The best lies always have truth in them.

@leroyhudson3676

2y↑82

This song is totally Biblical. The way we receive it or interpreted it. Might not be the way the writer interpreted when they wrote it. Can't judge what's on their mind. You may have just interpreted it differently than what was intended. We can misinterpret songs just like we misinterpret the Bible.

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@LynnsYouTube

16w↑4

The songs (and prayers) that have always bothered me were ones that people were asking God to come as if He's not always with us. The Bible says He "will never leave you or forsake you," and "I am with you always." There's a lot of begging for an emotional experience or feeling that seems to be the indication that people believe God has come instead of the grounded trust that He is always with us. The faith based on feelings instead of trust is a big way people's relationship with God gets messed up.

@dennisdewinter1997

19w↑4

This is so true. We as believers need to make sure that the lyrics and content of the songs we sing are biblically accurate. I’m grateful that our church’s music director is so concerned about this.

@beverleysmall4232

12w↑1

You are in the wrong church go read the word of GOD for yourself,if you have an issue with this song,check your relationship with the true and living God!!

@Pamledger478

The old sacred hymns are the best..

@brittanydrumright4777

41w↑399

Walls can be broken when we sing. The walls of depression and anxiety. He has given us the authority to speak miracles. It is not through us but through Jesus who gives us strength and power

@TommyD1213

40w↑6

Did he now? How do you define a miracle, and what miracles have you spoken?

@rockerrod6009

38w↑16

This exact video is that fine line between the Baptist and the nondenominational or Pentecostal. Either you agree the guy talking in this video or you have common sense and read the Bible and see what it says as plain as daylight

@brittanydrumright4777

38w

@@TommyD1213 prayed for my baby girl to be healed of asthma. Professed with my lips that she was healed and it was done. We are now at 2 months with no asthma meds and no asthma symptoms. I spoke the miracle. I did not perform the miracle but I spoke it and I believed it and it happened.

@nbtoppers2

38w↑34

@@TommyD1213did you not read where Jesus said greater works will you do? Every time we share the gospel, and a person accepts the call, it's a miracle. Not from our authority but from the grace of Christ

@TheEscobarOfCarDeals

37w↑10

@@rockerrod60091000% i first watched his video on pentecostalism and now this. Both times I just can't help but feel he's missing a lot. A whole video for that?? Man..

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@thegregukno

2y↑378

As the music minister, I read lyrics to the songs before they even get approved for practice. I let this one pass because even though the Action(opening the mouth) is coming from man, credit to its power is given to Christ in the very next lines ( I have the authority Jesus has given me)

@slevinchannel7589

@adriann829

2y↑28

Thats how I read it. Is sometimes you, have to "encourage yourself" wrong too? I believe that God has given us certain power to speak over ourselves and others with His help. That doesnt make us God, He just gave us some ability to do some things in the land! Period!

@caseyfenton90

2y↑10

That's sad to hear. There should be far more discernment than reading lyrics. You're allowing poisonous teaching into your church by allowing Bethel and Hillsong music to be played.

@7Jay77

2y↑21

@@caseyfenton90 How is this song poisionous? Please state what exact phrase in this song goes against scripture.

@TANKS3V3N

2y↑9

I heard the house FM play a new song called Alive by Peabod. I definitely had some issues with that as he was singing about how he was falling in love with the world again. I couldn't believe they played it. Jesus repeatedly warns against loving the world.

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@FV-le3ip

3w↑2

Thanks for being courageous enough to not be agreeable all the time, but doing what is right. It might not make you popular all the time, but as you say it’s not about us.

@roydongla8344

20w↑4

God bless you pastor Allen I pray and open my mouth that God will open your mind. ❤

@suzanneholmes4319

@roydongla8344 - LOL (seriously!)

@DG-mt1gj

1y↑141

With faith like a child, I can move mountains, nevermind walls. Thank you Jesus for setting us free from religious mindsets.

@clementezavala4053

1y↑8

This is it🙏👆

@treyhoadley6527

1y↑4

What religious mindset?

@DJW2

1y↑2

Yo I am always glad to meet other Christians with this outlook. God bless you brother🤟

@DG-mt1gj

1y↑1

@American Comrade You too bro. We've only got a limited amount of time on this earth and vids like this always make me think of proverbs 21:2-3. There is still much work to be done if we are going to be true fishers of men.

@Mr2TIMOTHY4V2

You can move mountains means you are supposed to be able to ovecome Torah transgression but it is highly likely that you and your church say you CANNOT keep the TORAH and thus try to make it done away with by a "Jesus" YAHUSHUA SAYS IN YOUR BIBLE, THAT BOOK YOU SHOULD BE READIN BTW: Mat 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law [TORAH] or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Mat 5:18 For truly, I say to you, until shamayim (pw heaven) and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law [TORAH]until all is accomplished. Mat 5:19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of shamayim (pw heaven), but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of shamayim. Mat 5:20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of shamayim (pw heaven).

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@camilaamcl

51w↑156

This song encourages to know that IN HIM we have the victory. When our strength isnt enough, when i know it simply can't be done in my own understanding. At least that has always been the message this song carried out for me in times of heartship and tought me to trust the Lord more because the victory was already won in him.

@rhodonnaboyd

37w

amen

@umarae27

36w↑1

Exactly! Oh to be as spiritually strong & obedient as kickbutt Joshua was.

@irmamandatjan5375

35w

Amen❤

@hasselbecksucks

35w↑1

2 Corinthians 2:14 We are promised Triumph thru Jesus Christ.

@annengfer9037

Amen!!!❤

@laymelow

12w↑3

@berylwilliams2883

10w

Dante is a favorite of mine also. His anointing is powerful.

@annengfer9037

Amen!!!❤

@SharolRonkentuo

16w↑18

It's a powerful song! Thank you Bethel💯🔥🙏♥️

@markshane3643

2y↑185

@TheEnlightened1257

2y↑7

Thank you for explaining this in detail. Suis d'accord avec toi.

This tearing each other down is unnecessary especially when there is no understanding

@fr33dButt3rfly

2y↑9

Have to agree with this, and that’s how I interpret this song also. I don’t see how this song is theologically incorrect to be honest, but am open to a discussion & other perspectives.

@matthiasd5082

2y↑1

Amenn

@xiluvaluva9030

2y↑5

Very detailed,i love this song and honestly it is written that God has given us Authority!!and this song gives you the zeal to exercise the authority God has given us❤️

@lierox9

Although you could interpret it this way. The natural understanding is more word-faith. "When I open my mouth, miracles start breaking out, I have the authority, Jesus has given me." The reality is people think of beneficial superficial miracles, not the conversion of the lost. (something we don't have authority over anyway)

"BTW, the prevailing theology of Jesus' time demanded he was a heretic." True, but it was unbiblical theology. Like obviously so. Are you suggesting that we should not call out heresy? Because some was knocking about in Jesus' day? (He called out the heresy then, should we not do the same now?)

If we take on this particular theology as true, it leads to us becoming self obsessed. We think that we are failures when the things we utter don't come true. What if we don't see the miracles coming? And when they do come- we become prideful. Simple theological differences can lead to great sin, the more it embeds itself in our thinking. And ultimately on the line here is the authority and glory of God. He speaks through us. We are not apostles, we, like you say do get things wrong. There is power in the gospel, power in the spoken word, but it is not our authority given by Jesus, but his authoritative words. How terrible, for me to steal glory that is Gods. We sinfully do it in our lives, lets not sing it when we're worshipping him.

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@brandonsawyer8681

1y↑309

This song in particular brought me out of a very dark place. It does nothing but remind me that through Christ I am victorious is that as long as I am connected with him I do have the victory.

@mikeprice7124

1y↑23

Exactly! Does not THE CHRIST SAY we have power in HIS NAME?

@Justin_Quartuccio0430

1y↑27

You both are right. This guy is just trying to find fault more than understand 🤣 what they are saying. He views it in the wrong perspective, but it's no surprise because people do that with the Word of God too. It's Christ in us, he doesn't understand that. Pay no mind and let the Spirit lead you, not false perception.

@allenvicky3808

1y↑18

Very right because he said I gave u the authority, and the song says with the authority Jesus gave me

@kevinc3236

1y↑13

Am not totally in agreement with Allen. Think he missed it on this one. Can't find anything in error with this song.

@johnnyamburgeyii7807

1y↑6

Nothing wrong with that. You are truly worshiping God. And you understand those words that Jesus gives the power for the miracles and walls crumbling. It is biblically sound just up to the conviction of your heart. I personally don’t see anything wrong with the song. But I also see his point of view too. Some people take words and want them to be more straight forward instead of artistically sound. But I believe the Holy Spirit speaks through both.

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@davidp3473

3w↑2

I think you would just have to see the context of the "when i open up my mouth, miracles start breaking out" and the "when i lift my voice and shout, every wall comes crashing down" lyrics because they're surrounded by "I have the authority Jesus has given me" and therefore the lyrics aren't saying that I, the human being, am the one capable of crashing down the walls or that miracles break out because of ME but because of the authority Jesus has given me.

Just like you said, worship music is just as important as the sermons but as you also most likely know, context is also very important and in this context, it's giving Jesus the glory and the credit for the walls crashing down and miracles breaking out. It's not about me. It's about Him and His authority that work through me.

@mishcafrauendorf1820

7w↑2

@annengfer9037

Amen!!!❤

@broteng5266

2y↑253

"When i lift my voice and shout, evry wall comes crashing" means every trial in our life could crash down or God solved our problem when we pray to Him.. like walls of jericho in the Bible... This worshipsong is not bad brother's & sisters 😃

@yieldedvesels6922

2y↑28

The tongue has the power of life and death.Prov. 18:21. We do have power to cause walls to fall... That's Biblical! The power that is God given and acknowledged by Him. This song is Biblically correct.

@nunyabusiness9547

2y↑3

@@yieldedvesels6922 That verse is referring to the fact we can sin with our words, it is not about having power to cause walls to fall.

@panda22518

Which song is this?

@benstrickland5972

2y↑1

that is my point exactly know about you or anybody else that watched or listened to this video but I am offended by what he is saying about this song just have curiosity do you are you familiar with this song and if you are do you know the name of it

@jcm3587

@Roman ZeNine Yes! Bethel is a truly despicable place. They are neck deep in the Word of Faith/NAR heresy. These clowns even tried to "resurrect" a dead baby utilizing pagan-like mantras during a "worship service".

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@727setfree

44w↑319

To, anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now.
May clarity replaces confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. God bless you , in the Name of Jesus
♥️ ♥️
😢😢

@jemiteena9869

44w↑2

Amen.♥️✝️♥️🙌🏽💯

@andrusmith5256

44w↑5

Using thinking to rigorously examine truthfulness of teaching is what the Berean church was praised for. If you are unfamiliar with the Word-faith movement and it's distortion of the gospel it may be not be obvious why these phrases are so dangerous. Jesus never warned us not to overthink, he did warn us again and again about false teaching.... What could be more dangerous than subtle distortion of truth? Matt 24:24

@isabelmolande6454

43w↑2

Amen

@suzannefernandez470

43w↑5

Same blessing on you!

@frances4797

43w↑4

Thank you. I receive that in Jesus' name, amen! God bless you 🙏💕

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@Jesustrail911

17w↑2

How do you explain Jericho and role of the Israelites & The festal shout bringing down the wall on the 7th day?

@dianekeogh

16w↑1

I remember hearing this song some time ago and, when it got to that line in thebsong, my spirit became troubled. Just like you experienced, other Christians appeared oblivious to the error and continued in praise.

@francoisdekoker239

51w↑377

I am a pastor and have a degree in theology, i heard what you said and i love you teachings on certain subjects, all teachers should be open to critique from other teachers. I also took this verse by verse and every verse of this songs is scripture based. If i pray for someone (which is opening my mouth) and they get healed it is a miracle, through the authority Jesus has given me, the same can be said with preaching and casting out demons

@klharrell7722

49w↑2

Amen

@lornamclaughlin2406

49w↑33

God is God…he is NOT required to answer any prayer according to OUR will but only according to HIS will…therefore …. It is not true that all that’s required is our “authority” IN ASKING God to do as WE will..which is what this song says…we have NO authority…in Him we have access to HIS authority…remember even Michael the archangel did not revile Satan but said The Lord rebuke you😉

@francoisdekoker239

49w↑13

@@lornamclaughlin2406 so what is then required for mericles to occur, can demons be driven out by us not speaking? Can prophecy/preaching be done, what you are stating tgat we have no authority, i agree, but with the Holy Spirit working through us given by Jesus we have authority, and in order for that authority to take effect most of the times it requires speaking, before you comment please state, are you a pastor or do you have a theology degree or from what theology are you basing you opinion on, because you are clearly misunderstand the angle i am speaking from

@haydeeraymond3513

47w↑10

Not a problem. They are not saying we do the miracles, it's God through us. Why is this difficult to understand. God gives us Authority. I get that is what it is saying. You need another perspective or study a different way.

@haydeeraymond3513

47w↑3

Wonderful, powerful, beautiful song. Will keep singing it. Praise be his name. For his honor and Glory.

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@sofiejohannes8131

1y↑159

I don’t see what’s wrong with the song. When the lyrics say “when i lift my voice and shout, every wall comes crashing down” for me that’s a very powerful phrase that changes me. When we don’t know what else to do or say bcs we’re so overwhelmed with whatever’s going on in life, we lift our praise not to change the circumstances, but to change us — to change our heart’s attitude towards the problem. For me personally when I am overwhelmed, i will push people away and isolate myself from them, even from God, so there’s this “wall” that i put up - it could be pride, shame, guilt, etc. and when i choose to praise him regardless of my circumstance, i remind myself of who He is and what He has done in my life; that’s when the “wall” comes crashing down.

And when it comes to “when i open up my mouth, miracles start breaking out”, for me, again, it refers to what i’ve mentioned above — a change of heart counts as miracles too! I don’t see why it is weird bcs this song helps me to go through seasons in life, perhaps we have different interpretations :)

@bohloekileche1273

Thats my point

@jeffreymiller2418

@betty6819

1y↑3

It's the Holy Spirit giving us the Victory through Chrust Jesus . All through him.
We have Authority through him. And Spiritual walls come down through Trusting in him and his Word Spoken in faith.

@luckybluebird77

1y↑1

Could not agree more !! On point

@eldiablort1461

You’re making his point

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@Dodi_Darlin

3w↑1

Yeah, those lyrics are indicative of self-idolatry. I'm grateful to God that He moved you to post this to the public. To God be the Glory. May you continue to be led by the fire of the Holy Spirit ❤‍🔥

@tracycamp5039

20w↑30

Nothing wrong with this song, it's beautiful,,

@53lyric1

14w↑5

If it can't be found in scripture, it isn't worship. It doesn't matter how beautiful the melody may be.

@lesliegray6148

1y↑128

Also, we are His hands extended. We are His voice to a lost and dying world. Miracles are still for today!!

@ringonordstrom692

1y↑1

That's continuationist jargon.

@miriamjurado5004

49w↑4

Yes totally agree God performs miracles everyday we’re just too distracted to take notice…

@jennprescott2757

35w↑1

Saying miracles happen doesn’t mean we all open our mouths and speak miracles at will. I agree the Lord does miracles and uses His people in that way. It’s the presumption that we can do it because we say so that is the issue.

@DavidJohnson-pp6fy

2y↑412

In the book of acts, the apostles opened up there mouths, and miracles started breaking out 😮

@towardslightandlife

2y↑5

yes Amen

@actsofserviceplumbing90

2y↑6

Preach it!!!

@aaront7077

2y↑8

Yes and they were Jewish not gentiles

@amoncopeland6747

2y↑13

Yea this guy is not in the word and this is click bait

@amoncopeland6747

2y↑28

@@aaront7077 Read Phillipians and Colossians... There is no longer jew or gentile all are one in Christ . Get IN THE WORD AND CHECK YOURSelf

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@danap8500

11w

❤Thank you 1000% for posting this video. I have been a part of worship teams for years and consider the participation a huge responsibility. I have gone to my leaders in the past and explained to them that I cannot sing certain songs for the very reason that they are unbiblical. I have been told to just silently step back and allow the worship team to continue and rejoin when I "feel" it's okay to do so. WHAT?!?! REALLY??. I left the worship team. I think only two or three people in the congregation asked why. It literally made me sick to see so many people "worshipping" a feeling.

@mindililley7969

17w

I would love to know what you think of the song, "Reckless Love of God" by Cory Asbury! It has always just seemed wrong to me. What do you think?

@Frankie-gl1kg

2y↑547

Couldn’t disagree more. When they mentioned “when I open up my mouth” they are obviously referring to the authority of Jesus Christ living within us that we carry. When we allow ourselves to align with the Will of God we have the authority to declare mountains to move and miracles to happen “as it is in Heaven”. Jesus taught us to pray with confidence and authority by declaring “as it is in Heaven”.

Also, you mention the worship was ruined for you. Worship isn’t for you, it’s for God.

Just my two cents

@grrrohmy665

2y↑31

RIGHT?? this makes no sense

@AbandonedHopeband

What song is it?

@kmcnotaryinc3727

2y↑4

Exactly

@thangkhuptong7973

2y↑53

"...worship isn't for you, it's for God." well said!

@DrPresh13

2y↑29

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@tljrow5702

48w↑54

That’s why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit so we could do greater works. It’s Him working through us that miracles happen. Right after that line it gives Jesus the credit.
You almost had me…

@danasanders4595

41w↑5

That’s exactly the verse I was thinking of when Jesus said that we would do even greater works than he did. That verse hits the nail on the head. Closed case

@katie1897

36w

Nope. That’s not biblical. Please look more into bethel. They are demonic.

@hwooman5830

8w↑3

Read the rest of the dang lyric. They clearly say the only authority we have over walls breaking and miracles happening is the authority God gives us. The four lines aren't separated into 2 thoughts. They are the same thought.

@ChuckMoore

22w↑2

Bet he will blow a gasket on Reckless Love. "Oh the overwhelming, never ending reckless love of God. Oh he chases me down, fights till Im found, leaves the 99..."

@777Noz

40w↑43

Jesus said this!

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

HALLELUJAH and Praise God!

@dorotahedge7772

32w↑1

Amen

@janebaker966

32w↑1

He also promised to lead you to the Cross.
But scary that.

@lifetipswithbrandy

31w↑3

This dude is deceived. Trying so hard to awaken the church that he doesn't even understand his own authority... smh

@cherylzoller4292

2y↑187

The line: when I open my mouth miracles start breaking out: makes me think, when I open my mouth And PRAY, Miracles happen. It's NOT MY authority that makes the Miracles start breaking out, its GOD'S authority. I think you're taking it the wrong way. When we Pray and have faith and believe and pray for God's will, God answers prayers and Miracles Do start happening.

@oc1148

2y↑13

Totally agree w you. Exactly what I was thinking. I’ve never heard this guy (in YouTube here) speak before but was open to hearing what he said. He sounds a little self righteous to me. To say “I looked around and could not believe how many christians had their arms raised and worshipping…” was a bit much. Is he in a room just judging?! I agree what he says about the importance of lyrics, but rest of his self righteous reactions was a total turn off to ever hear this guy out again. Haha, how I feel. God bless!

@courageahlaneltoluwase7315

2y↑6

Thats clearly not what the songwriters meant since they said 'I have the authority'. It wasn't making a claim that God is Sovereign and will hear us and work powerfully when we pray, rather, it was saying we have some authority to make miracles happen

@courageahlaneltoluwase7315

2y↑6

@@oc1148 I hear what you're saying, and you are correct about believers being careful not to be judgemental people or self-elevating. I've been following Allen Parr for years and know that's definitely not who he is. Yet, on the subject of judging, I've heard many christians speak against judging yet in John 7:24 Jesus tells us to judge, just make sure we do so correctly, and even in clearer details 1 Corinthians 5:12 tells us that the people we aren't to judge are unbelievers but it is our RESPONSIBILITY to judge other believers. This, done correctly and in love, leads to correction and learning and growth.

@carliebk17

2y↑13

@@courageahlaneltoluwase7315 you’ve got to put those lyrics in context tho. It’s “I have the authority…Jesus has given me” That is biblical. Matthew 3:14-15“Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach, giving them authority to cast out demons.”

‭‭Luke 10:9 “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.”

These lyrics are talking about the new strength and authority we have in Jesus. That different situations in our lives, problems, walls can’t hold us back. Why? Because Our God. Who is all powerful (omnipotent) is backing us up. He will not come down himself and do things that He has giving us the power to do.
Hope this makes sense. God bless

@raewyncormack2461

2y↑4

@@courageahlaneltoluwase7315 we do have authority in Jesus name,so the lyrics are correct on that.

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@rosemalyndelacruzpalis-du1hb

1w↑1

Thank you for this ❤❤.GODBLESS YOU 🙌☝️😇

@kellybrown9283

Amen, brother! Thank you so much for keeping our eyes open.

@deborahhunt8968

33w↑24

And Jesus said, “If YOU SAY to the mountain …”

@user-pd7os5uy1l

20w↑1

Wow I'm glad people really get this song
Pastor your comment about hoping we can develop better skills is demeaning and a Lil arrogant
Insinuating that whoever does not agree with you is wrong and needs better skills
You missed it this time
Just humble yourself and read the majority of comments which are glorifying to God and not to man itself

@suzanneholmes4319

AMEN!! Speak to the mountain!!! 🙌🏼

@kenyoncoleman8438

2y↑247

I tell you this timeless truth: The person who follows me in faith, believing in me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do—even greater miracles than these because I go to be with my Father.
John 14:12

@robbiefest

2y↑14

Life and death is in the power of the tongue!! One does create their reality with their tongue. One does create with their tongue.

@kenyoncoleman8438

2y↑5

@@robbiefest one can create a subjective reality by deception..there is only one true reality that not created by the individual but discovered through God’s Word.

@francinesmith7884

2y↑1

I know, this guy is a mess.

@LoudonClear

2y↑7

@@francinesmith7884 some of this is very accurate though. We are becoming more man-centered in our worship rather than Christ-centered. And we are getting dangerously close to a Prosperity gospel

@edwarddavis3626

2y↑4

Wrong, it’s says works not miracles. What Bible are you reading?

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@turkeytrotproductions4582

15w↑1

As someone raised so long thinking emotions are inherently wrong, I now realize God uses those as well. We've spent to long just trying to do everything "perfect" and not "mess up" instead of us realizing our walks with God are dynamic, as if God might just be able to have Grace for our lack of knowledge.

@ooshy9000

What do you think of John 14:12 then eith regards to this song?

@amywhitman2978

2y↑216

@ScottKruse

2y↑27

Thank you for pulling these verses together. I don't understand why some think their ministry is tearing down the ministry of others.

@rp4934

2y↑20

@rp4934

2y↑8

““We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods” ’? If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be set aside— what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’?”
‭‭John‬ ‭10:33-36‬ ‭NIV‬‬

@markxxxvi2387

@@rp4934 Yes!

@cookiedechocolata9468

2y↑1

This man has tremendous fear of fully taking Jesus mandate unto us to go out and do the same works as he did, in his a mighty Name.

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@cristyvillarreal224

2y↑326

'Worship songs are just as important as sermons' 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 PREACH brother!!!

@Joshuaeway03

2y↑2

What Does the Spirit of the Lord mean Here? Proverbs 12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

@Joshuaeway03

2y↑2

Proverbs 15:4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

@Joshuaeway03

2y↑3

Luke 6:45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

@ulidrea5760

2y↑2

No, the preaching of the word of God is more important as the worship !!!

@cpkfntc1072

2y↑1

Worship prepares our hearts for hearing the Word of God, through the preaching.

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@gwenclark2931

3d↑1

Some of the most popular and successful YouTubers have learned that "Christian Controversy" is one of the hottest topics on YouTube. Hot topics bring views. Views bring $$$,$$$. Personally, I don't think many of these content creators are the least bit interested or concerned about half the stuff they talk about, but they've learned how to 'work the room' to obtain up to millions of subscribers. Bravo!! And when their topic mentions a Christian leader's name in a negative light, the floodgates open to curious Christians and non-Christians who LIVE to discover bad things about Christian leaders. BRILLIANT strategy of using Godly-soundung subjects that lead straight to the bank!! Is THAT biblical??

@hollyhergott9960

5w↑1

Only through you on your authority in Jesus name, we believe miracles will come as we pray🎉😊❤

@hollyhergott9960

5w↑1

It should be written only through His authority in Jesus name, we believe miracles will come as we pray… you are very correct always point to God Almighty if it wasn’t for him, we would’ve been destroyed walking in darkness

@tylerpagett5073

2y↑179

I interpret these lyrics differently. When it says when I shout and breaks down walls. I interpret it as when I worship God it breaks down the walls around my heart . Also the next lyrics are when I open my mouth miracles break out. Again when I open up my mouth and worship God it breaks down the walls around my heart and allows JESUS to work miracles in my life .

@bobtv9652

2y↑4

but it's not your song it biblically inaccurate

@tylerpagett5073

2y↑13

@@bobtv9652 it just seems to me that this is what the writer was trying to say while taking creative liberty.

@joyholifield2762

2y↑30

When the children of Israel went around the walls of jericho they had to shout and praise and by their praise and shout but mostly their Obedience and Faith to believe God and be willing to be His mouthpiece Than didn't those walls come tumbling down. In Jesus name!!!!!!

@brttnyddb18

So did I

@angelcasillasjr4779

Amen

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@godliefbashele5920

2y↑93

“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them." Mark 11:23

@thegrigs777

2y↑1

BUt tHat wAs jUst for the aPosTles will be the response

@wadeh777

2y↑3

For everyone who post that scripture if you believe why do you never do it?

@zigzzagz5732

2y↑2

Because mountain climbers get annoyed.

@MB-fq5hf

2y↑1

EXACTLTY!!!!!
to Saturnova: ya...your religion is teling you to interpret the words of Jesus! Did you ever considered that the devil is telling you to twist Jesus words to fit your unbeleiving mind?....the montains are nations? ...geee. I wonder what you will tell Jesus when you will meet him face to face....sorry. what you said was too unbelievable, so I had to come up with something else so I called the mountains nations...I mean. I know YOU said it, but common, I was actually supposed to take your words to face value???? I thought that those who took it to the face value were heretics....they were singing crazy songs about it....
By the way. so you can speak and order nations now, but not mountains? That is ok, but ordering a real mountain it is not?

@kryptokoz7826

Amen brother! Thank you for your vigilance. Words have meaning

@c.miller7730

I think your discernment is right on. Thank you for sharing this important message!

@christinac5391

1y↑58

It's about opening your mouth in praise. The walls of Jericho fell when the people lifted their voice in praise.

@JonuhOfficial

1y↑7

That's what I thought too! The Jericho walls came crashing down when God gave them the order to Shout! And Praise God! That's what the song means to me! ITS A SHOUT OF PRAISE TO GOD! ...Dont get me Wrong, I tend to stay away and not sing a lot of new “Worship” now... Cause I do recognize that it is not Biblical. But I believe this song is a story teller and truth from the Bible... You have just misinterpreted it brother 😅 all glory to God! It's not I who live but God!

@hikikomori_eu

1y↑2

I hear you & can see your point of view but i think, why not reference the Jericho Walls in the song lyrics?

That way it avoids any ambiguity & it remains firmly rooted in The Word,

Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

@AnthonyDiaz777

1y↑4

Seriously tired of videos by false prophets proclaiming songs are demonic.

@johndeotte3229

1y↑3

It’s about obeying God. Their voices didn’t do it, He did.

@Queen-rz1hu

32w↑75

This reminds me of my mom that one time she saw me listening to a worship song and she said be careful not all worship songs are for him and I have this same mindset to when it comes to it, It has to be centered towards God not towards ourselves and yes we have the authority but under his name, we can move mountains and break walls through him. "We are God's empty vessels " when we put our hearts right before the Lord, He will use us and guide us to deliver his message of salvation to the ends of this world.

@user-pd7os5uy1l

20w↑5

This is what the song is intending to say
Read all the lyrics in context
It's centered around the personality of God
He even read so many words in agreement with it till he cherry picked a sentence that reminded him of a false doctrine

@user-pd7os5uy1l

15w

@gratefulheart225

13w

@Allen Parr can you review The Goodness by Toby Mac

@labae8728

11w

I agree!

@MariPerez4

10w

Amen! Amen! Amen!!!

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@danpotterf9175

20w↑3

As a pastor who has seen HOLY angels for 30 years, you need deliverance !

@facebooktwitter1579

14w

Question is it any different when a worship leaders singing and his heart isn’t it or he sings for his own ego?

@TracyBustance-ur8gv

1y↑149

This song is awesome. It does not put the focus on us. It’s stating when we sing and praise God walls come down and miracles happen. Just like when they marched around the city and the walls came down. When we praise God and worship him He can and will move in a mighty way. The only part we play in this so called “man centered “ thing is to worship God and watch Him move.

@jesuschristislord23

1y↑18

🤷‍♂️ I don't see any thing wrong with the song, it is biblical and the focus is on Jesus Christ.

@wordsarehalo

50w↑5

Yup. It's God working/moving through us as (willing) vessels. Praise, shouting, taking authority verbally, praying; etc is are ways that God encourages us (scripturally & for me directly from His mouth) to come into agreement with Him. The blessings & miracles move through us, but it's ALL from God. Period.

In writing a song you can't break certain things down too descriptively or literally. They did wayyy back in the b.c. or a.d. days, but present day music isn't typically structured in that manner. But unfortunately, that can mean some ppl may miss the full message or intent behind it.

@JDog-tn8we

48w↑1

Wake. Up.

@annesciola9987

48w↑4

Allen apart. Read your bible again. Jesus said “Greater works than these will you do!!!!”
God works through us. He needs a man to work through. The same Power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in you!
Jesus said if you believe you can SPEAK to this mountain and it WILL. E removed into the sea’
Allen. It’s not good to be criticizing Gods chosen people. Thank you. Be blessed and maybe stick to real bible teaching ♥️❤️♥️🙏🏻😇😇😇😇😇

@abiolavalentine7581

41w↑1

I'm a senior, facing some challenges and find Dante Bowe's voice in this song to be a powerful blessing. I'm a miracle that lived with an aneurysm close to my heart for over 16 years, had a miraculous recovery from surgery over 4 years ago. This song confirms that I can conquer all with The Holy Spirit in and around me. Sometimes we pick things apart instead of just letting The Holy Spirit be our Champion. We're driving people away from the church by being so critical. Where's the love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness and acceptance of where people are in their journey???

@JPForsberg

2y↑168

“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

@juliadiaz9895

2y↑2

Yes!

@drjonesey5

2y↑2

NIV....Null in Void bible version.

@Poppygirl64

2y↑9

I get the impression that Allen doesn't believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit is for today. There are a lot of preachers out there who sound good but deny this part of Jesus teaching.

@IESBiblia

2y↑8

There is no way he meant that somehow our miracles would be greater in power than Jesus had. Greater can also mean in extent. Jesus Resurrected HIMSELF from the dead. Jesus rose a man to life DAYS after he was dead. But the Apostles and believers have taken the gospel to trillions of people in every part of the globe for 2000 years as they did smaller in impact but greater in volume and did many things Jesus could not do while in his human form. Peter preached and 5000 believed. Jesus BECAUSE he is with the Father and is seated on the throne is no longer limited to what one person (himself) was capable of, but what millions as His body, are capable of. So greater things seems to fit better, hermeneutically speaking, with the extent and impact of their miracles. NOT that somehow your POWER is greater than He had?!

@TheRiverRyan

2y↑5

This was my immediate thought, glad you posted it. Jesus even got frustrated with the disciples for not being able to cast out a demon. They performed many miracles after The Holy Spirit came upon them on the day of Pentecost. So I’m not sure what Bible this guy has been reading.

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@alecmatias4774

16w

I was wondering if there are other songs you think are not theologically accurate. Please list them all so we can be aware of them. Thanks.

@duabellan

12w↑3

Hi. I don't usually make comments but for this one, I want to. I don't see anything wrong with that song. Besides, if you let the song being played while in worship mess up your state in the worship, it's basically your fault, not the song leader's or writer's. Worship should be in spirit and truth, the truth of God in your heart. You relate with God with that reality in your heart.

At the end, though a worship leader leads a congregation in worship, God looks at the state of each individual heart, not how accurately the song is biblically. It is the perfection of Christ that covers us in this case, not whether we have perfect theology or not, though good theology is very necessary.

@dangelojenkins4296

2y↑74

Never thought of this as a "my authority/my power" type song. When it says "when I lift my voice," I've always understood it as lifting it to God. With the word of mouth movement, i definitely get that it can be construed that way, but I think it can easily be understood outside of that

@thatgirlfromktown

2y↑11

I took it the same way...just as the part of speaking miracles, I took it to mean something like "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you”.

@0824vane

2y↑8

I also thought of it when paul and silues where singing in jail and chains where broken. So i took it from that perspective. As they lifted there voice that happened. Not because of who they are but what it provokes when they worship God.

@claudettemonnet9577

2y↑1

I feel the same way. Jesus has done it all.
Will it keep you out of heaven though? I don’t think so.

@dangelojenkins4296

2y↑2

@@claudettemonnet9577 yeah, it's more just one of those things that we have to be aware of how it can be misinterpreted by others and ourselves

@deeblue984

2y↑3

God knows the intent of the songs we create or sing. Mankind doesn't....he will always find wrong in Godly things...carnality vs. spirituality...a battle that will continue until the end of the times.

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@bobsimcox1194

1y↑160

"When I open my mouth Miracles start breaking out" Bro Allen prayers are spoken and miracles happen! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Not my words but God's words. W

@scripturerichnuggets

1y↑12

God is against His Words being used out of context.

@southerncyan4098

1y↑7

@user-rj4tn4zd1q

32w

Mark 16:17-18
New King James Version
17 And these signs will follow those who [a]believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they[b] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”@@scripturerichnuggets

@suzanneholmes4319

@@scripturerichnuggets - Right. And in this case there is no problem. Unfortunately he got it wrong. Read the comments and all the many references to scripture will help you understand this.

@caprimungeam662

17w

Im having a difficult time finding God centered worship song ..... Alan, Can you suggest a playlist?

@bpgomez1

10w

Hello Mr. Parr, Love all your videos. You touch on some many subjects that others don't dare want to talk about. I'm grateful to God for giving you the knowledge & the wisdom & the guts to explain them to us. I've got a question and I couldn't find if you have a video on it. The Altar. I'm seeing too many musicians, including myself but I'm trying not to, calling the Altar "the stage." I see the Altar as a place of worship, to play worship and praise songs to the Lord & leading His people into praise and worship. I see a stage as a place to perform, which I have been to churches that that's exactly what they are doing. So to me there's a big difference. Do you have a video on this subject or if you don't can you shed some light on this for me? Thanks again for your help on all your videos. One other question, I believe there is a difference between praise and worship songs and concert songs, am I correct on that?

@eggloria4371

2y↑179

Commenting again with reference. This is what comes to mind when I hear that bridge - Acts 16:25-27:
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.

We’ve been singing songs about the power of praise for centuries. “My praise is a weapon” is a popular refrain throughout the history of worship music. Popularity doesn’t make it right, but the longevity of that notion is probably due to its Biblical basis. Anyways don’t listen if you feel convicted - everyone comes from different backgrounds and accordingly will have different responses to this song. But I think this is a situation where we can disagree and neither person be wrong.

@blissful1689

2y↑16

“On the seventh day the Israelites got up at dawn and marched around the town as they had done before. But this time they went around the town seven times. The seventh time around, as the priests sounded the long blast on their horns, Joshua commanded the people, “SHOUT! For the Lord has given you the town! When the people heard the sound of the rams’ horns, they shouted as loud as they could. Suddenly, the walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites charged straight into the town and captured it.”
‭‭Joshua‬ ‭6:15-16, 20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

@sarahguerra5335

2y↑2

Well said.

@justjeph6927

2y↑1

Let God be true, and everyone a liar. Do you think miracles or sanctification should be the emphasis?

@dagman85

2y↑1

@@justjeph6927 - I think that Jesus commanded His disciples to do miracles, and unbelief is a sin. If we work on rooting out the unbelief in our hearts, we can accomplish both goals simultaneously.

@mountainmama2101

2y↑2

@@dagman85 God performed the miracles. The disciples had the faith that he would.

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@edwardortiz8485

1y↑123

This one is not a win, brother. The song isn’t bad. Your take was a stretch. I interpret that as the holy spirit guiding us in prayer and that through His power and for His glory, a miracle can occur in my life. Through this interpretation, when others hear the song, others can be encouraged to confidently and faithfully pray for a miracle. But according to His will.

@Evangelist74

38w↑1

@@uchexoI gree

@BBgunz12

38w

Agree

@Soul-0143

36w↑1

@@uchexomaking me wonder what Bible Allen has been reading lol

@katizz988

36w

You can always interpret it yourself, but he's telling you to try the spirit by the Spirit. Satan is excellent at blinding our vision, thinking and hearing

@rosek5097

15w↑1

Hebrews 11:30 the walls came falling down , when they marched around and then shouted , an we should walk in the fullness of his spirit, because all we do God blesses an prospers, we should an can know our Idenity Jesus Christ ,because when he opened his mouth as he walked on earth miracles did flow , I'm still in training ,but through him, I can do all things who he strengthens me ,miracles should flow when I open my mouth ,because ,I speak as he speaks, his words should be mine . Amen , thank you

@stizelswik3694

I see it as taking more credit than you are due. God is in charge of it ALL! Thank you!

@Gracefulrose2

1y↑108

This song is good! The wall can be spiritual wall like addiction, weakness, fear etc. the Bible story is here, we worship we praise and we shout for the wall to fall down in Jesus name, amen! The story of the walls of Jericho falling down, recorded in Joshua 6:1–27, is one that vividly demonstrates the miraculous power of God

@robertdavis1836

1y↑4

The story of Jericho is not about walls, it's about faith, faith in God, not man.

@nailodie3136

1y↑1

@@robertdavis1836 Marc 16:17-18.
Replace "they" by "I".
This song is about declaring what a christian is able to do, because of his faith in God.

Because of faith in God, a simple MAN can break any wall...

@mssponski

1y↑1

@@robertdavis1836 …and WALLS…literally about WALLS that fell due to their obedience and their FAITH.

@deylisajackson4014

2y↑93

This is saying “when I open my mouth miracles start breaking out”....why? Because we have the authority that Jesus has given us by his spirit. That’s why we have his power so it can be fully expressed through and in us. People, please stop being easily moved by these modern-day Pharisees and let the Holy Spirit lead you.

@jojomasipa379

2y↑3

That is how I see it also. Not sure what is wrong with it.

@raymundandlovu1873

2y↑1

But the bottom line is, are they worshipping you or God????has God said this song is not good, who are you to stand on behalf of God The Father ,especially telling people which songs to sing?¿?God is The righteous judge, let Him be the One who gets all the praises, after all you do not know the mind of the Living God.

@anntaylorwood2916

2y↑3

Exactly! We have the authority that Jesus gave us with our spirit! That is what it means. I don’t usually watch this guy because the only two videos I’ve seen from him, I disagree with. We have the authority in Jesus’ name!

@kyleseidel6832

2y↑4

This is EXACTLY like when you take the Bible out of context. If you think this wasn’t fully explained—hear me—you weren’t paying attention!! If you listen to the song and only wait for something suspicious to stand out and analyze that alone, you are going to find problems, just like someone seeking to bring down the Gospel with verses that can be misconstrued.
What is the line that comes after “miracles breaking out”? “I have the authority Jesus has given me.” That right there is why I sing! That is why I have the been indwelled with the Holy Spirit! That right there is why we as believers can confidently say that miracles happen when we open our mouths in prayer! Praise God for the gifts of the Spirit, and I pray what I’ve said has been from God for you tonight!

@deylisajackson4014

@@kyleseidel6832 Amen 👏🏽👏🏽

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@loriloritony511

Thank you for this. I have always been one who wanted to know words to songs, but I agree, words in many worship songs seem to slip in verses of “ me as a little god” and I probably never notice. I wouldn’t have caught this. When I shout I bring walls down. I would have thought biblical referencing to Joshua. And when I open my mouth miracles come out ( not sure I said that right) but I would have thought it scriptural that the Holy Spirit gave the disciples power to heal and we have that same power.
I am going to be much more diligent in reading the words verses feeling the music. Thank you.

@user-br8vg5rn2w

20w

Brother can we hear hillsong worship songs are they biblical true

@margaret3785

2y↑393

The miracles are always done by God. I have never taken the lyrics of this song any other way.

@Woodywoodchuck640

2y↑26

Exactly. He moves in us and through us

@cherisebeekman

2y↑20

You obviously know your Bible, and you know where the power comes from! That’s excellent, and it protected you from the bad theology actually contained in the song. This is what I have noticed: if Christians don’t know their Bibles, they will absorb everything in the song through the lens of what they already understand or believe. Everyone has preconceived lenses through which they view the world. A Christian, who knows their Bible has a biblical lens through which everything passes, and this is why you were able to listen to this song, and interpret it biblically. The average person who listens more to Oprah and self-help books, colored by New Age thinking, will interpret it quite differently.

I believe the point of this video is that the theology of songs should be accurate. This song clearly says that it is our own words which cause miracles to happen, and someone who doesn’t know their Bible would take it at face value, causing them to arrive at a false, new-age-influenced theology.

@margaret3785

2y↑13

@@cherisebeekman I agree we need theologically accurate songs. I don’t believe this song is inaccurate. I do agree that a new or immature Christian may misunderstand. They often misunderstand the words from Scripture. That does not make the Scripture inaccurate. It simply makes the person the Babe in Christ. The Lord understands that none of us will reach perfect understanding until we are with Him. But, I believe we often forget that the growth happens as the Holy Spirit leads us through and onto the other side of our misunderstandings. There is no avoiding that sanctification process.

@inconnu4961

2y↑7

@@margaret3785 True, and very well said! But at what point are we are brother's or sister's keeper, that we avoid a song with a theology that could be a ready stumbling block for immature Christians OR non-believers!

@freedomrider266

1y↑5

@@margaret3785 I'm a very mature Christian, but that song verse is VERY inaccurate, and I understand the Word quite well.... Only God can do miracles, never us, and there is NO misunderstanding here!!

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@jennifera777

2y↑167

"When I lift my voice and shout, walls come crashing down" means that when we call on the name of Jesus, the walls of Jericho around us holding us back will fall. "When I open mouth, miracles start breaking out" This Means when you speak the Word of God things change because His word does not come back void but is promised to do what it was sent to accomplish.

@listenup4736

Your a liar the bible says to pray as if that god may not answer and we do not have walls of jerihco around us jesus died on the cross if you are trying to decieve people you better stop

@DrPhilGoode

2y↑10

I think we get what it means….it’s just not correct. So if I lift my voice right now God will bring the walls in my life crashing down?? Job wouldn’t agree. Sometimes he leaves those walls up. If I open my mouth am I guaranteed miracles??? It’s just not accurate.

@just_yvonne5579

2y↑2

God’s timing is His timing… His word is true and He cannot lie! Job was being tested as we all are but what happened to Job in the end?

@DrPhilGoode

2y↑2

@@just_yvonne5579 but the song does not imply or support that. I agree with your entire comment. But the song that is being pointed out does not share that same message. What would keep a non believer from concluding something totally different. We can’t assume everyone has the same level of theological understanding.

@jgamache2003

2y↑12

Amen. The walls of Jericho is exactly what the reference is about. It's about the Power of God THROUGH the hands of His servants.
I feel sad for this guy who did this video. It makes me think perhaps he's never seen a miracle in a person he prayed over (with his mouth). If he had, maybe then he would believe or at least understand that Jesus works through our hands and our mouths, just like Peter and John in the book of Acts. I was miraculously healed in the Bethel Healing Rooms on a Saturday morning when a man opened his mouth and prayed for me and I was instantly healed from a back injury that I had for over 30 years. That was 2 years ago and this morning I bent down and touched my toes with zero pain! 🎉 God works THROUGH His people and I will never be the same again. Praise God!

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@mamacitarules

Thanks for the push. Now thousands have listened to it and if it were a bad song, they have all decided for themselves whether or not to listen to it again and you gave it publicity nomination and visibility. I would never have listened to it had you not popped up in my feed now i have and it's not what you think and I'm very old gospel.

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