Why? 18 But as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, the one who was proclaimed among you by us – by me and Silvanus and Timothy – was not “Yes” and “No,” but it has always been “Yes” in him. And, wouldn’t you know it, the “yes and amen” phrase over which I was so upset, comes right from Paul. My confidence is your faithfulness.” It is a straight forward, but necessary proclamation over our lives in all seasons. Because. “Mighty to Save” is like that...I remember it being 2008, singing it, loving it, but simultaneously hating that the phrase “mighty to save” didn’t seem to make sense. “No matter how many promises…” Jesus is the answer. And to be honest, it’s incredibly confusing, so I spared you the roundabout details and the timeline of the whole missionary journey--since the conflict itself is what’s crucial for understanding the context of our “yes and amen” verse. I repented then and there. We can believe him when he promises the holy Spirit and eternal life. Yes and Amen 22 Apr. Furthermore, the song lyrics miss the Christological emphasis of Paul’s entire passage. And just like that, the kitchen table renounced its former purpose of eating and became a catch all for my books, notes, laptop, and washi tape. How could he be living and working by the Spirit if he can’t follow through with his plans? In a world that makes and breaks promises like it’s no big deal, it can be easy to forget that every single one of God’s promises have been fulfilled in and through Jesus. Lord I can't help but sing Because it wasn’t something I’d say in a regular conversation, I didn’t understand why I’d sing it, let alone have it inspire a crazy emotional worship experience. What's the deal with SPONTANEOUS Worship? You pulled me from the ashes Add Comment. The personal application that “my life is going to be okay,” which is kind of the by-product feeling of this song, is not the intent of the passage from which this phrase was taken. When he decided to change his plans, he saw a growing minority in the Corinthian church begin to question his leadership. It is awesome. And there you have it, the context in which our “yes and amen” verse (2 Corinthians 1:20) lies. Chris has my thoughts, but with a much more positive outlook. You have broken every curse His very life and the truth of his word prove God is the same unchanging and faithful God who revealed himself to Israel and is with us in this space today. You pulled me from the ashes, You have broken every curse So, there really isn’t anything horribly wrong about the aforementioned interpretation and application of the song. And Zephaniah 3:17… Just. Everything finds its fulfillment and significance in Christ himself. Are you singing this song at your church? Lord, I can't help but sing, I will rest in your promises “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are YES in Jesus,” and we get to affirm them with our “Amen” and participation in the blessing of those promises. Father of kindness He is with us in the midst of our suffering, we do not need to fear, we have the peace of Christ, and yes, every other promise we stand on in the midst of pain is trustworthy. The first time you hear the chorus you’re already in it. At Churchfront, we are firm believers in planning out what you, as a worship leader, are going to say to your congregation whenever you have to say anything! Though the people in our churches aren’t likely doubting Paul’s authority, they do suffer from short term memory and (like the Corinthians) need help remembering God’s faithfulness in history and in their own lives. Friends or co-workers betray us. Still, I love Mighty to Save. His consistency in the greater matters ensured his reliability in the comparatively lesser matters.” (Linda L. Belleville, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series, ‘96). The fact that Jesus is the “yes” to all of God’s promises means we can rest in that everything he says is true. It’s a challenge that extends to the church today. It’s upbeat and energetic, and since fast-tempo worship songs are already hard to come by, this is truly notable. And this is why in 2nd Corinthians 1, Paul has to defend himself. By saying “Amen,” Paul and the Corinthians affirm God’s own commitment to the YES of Christ Jesus. How often do you think about the reality that Jesus is the fulfillment of every one of God’s promises? And this reality stirs up such gratitude and awe that Paul, the Corinthian church, and Christians around the world today worship in response! And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.”. Christ is the resounding YES to each and every one of God’s promises. Is it different than what you would have guessed? If the lyrics were “All God’s promise are Yes in Jesus” I would feel soooo much better! Paul’s key message, the person and work of Christ, is not lost in their description of this song and how it came to be. You have set this captive free How can all of God’s promises be “yes and amen”? He would come visit you if he really cared about you. God’s promises are unwaveringly true and have never been inconsistent--because all of them have been fulfilled in Jesus. When introducing Yes and Amen to your congregation, consider drawing their attention to one (remember to keep it simple) of the following elements below. Washi tape makes everything better. starts and ends within the same node. Faithful, you are, all your promises are yes and Amen The more you sing it, the more you start to see it.”. An annotation cannot contain another annotation. Yes. This is just a preview! All your promises are yes and Amen, Beautiful Saviour, You have brought me near Something the lyrics of “Yes and Amen” and 2nd Corinthians 1 both have at their core is the focus on God’s faithfulness. He is the Yes, and we get to sing Amen together in worship. Now, for what I don’t like about “Yes and Amen”: I can get over repetitive, pithy, and seemingly hoaky one liners. But, for me, as Paul’s powerful statement is packaged in this song, it leaves especially high potential for the singer to take Scripture out of context and misapply Paul’s words to his/her life. While the context of the “Yes and Amen” phrase the lyrics borrow from Paul (2nd Corinthians 1:20) focuses on God’s faithfulness in and through the person and work of Jesus Christ, the song encourages the believer to relate God’s faithfulness to his or her own life. By singing, “Faithful you are, all God’s promises are Yes and Amen” in conjunction with the vague verses (that focus on experience), I fear we infer too much into our own present situations. Introducing songs, for the first time or the thirtieth time, are perfect teaching opportunities. Last.fm Music | Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. / All rights reserved. That interpretation misses the point and simply isn’t biblical. And it is through Christ Jesus himself (the very message Paul preaches and first brought to the Corinthians) that the people of Corinth are able to participate in those promises. 210-102, Littleton, CO, 80120, United States. One piece of ammo the false teachers used against Paul was that he changed his plans about when he would visit Corinth. Whenever we do this, we are encouraging our congregations to dwell on a specific picture or think about a phrase in a new way. When the average church attendant sings, “All your promises are Yes and Amen,” they’re not thinking about how Jesus is the fulfillment of every.single.one of God’s promises. He thereby proves his word is trustworthy, though his plans may change. It’s such a beautiful, singable, and accessible to anybody kind of melody.”, Chris McCLarney talked about the power of its simplicity when he says “Something about singing it over and over is like a mental reminder where you start to believe the words that you’re saying. Because he failed to carry through with his original word. It sounds dumb. He writes how Jesus sustained him when he lost his daughters at sea, four of the them, yet he still praised and trusted the Lord. The infamous “Yes and Amen” phrase we sing in Chris Tomlin’s song finds its home in a letter Paul wrote to believers in Corinth. Third, Paul appeals to his message--the who and what he preaches--Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who himself never changes. My confidence Whether it’s a welcome, an announcement, a prayer, or a moment between songs, your words are pastoral opportunities. Second, Paul appeals to God’s own character by saying, “As surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not ‘Yes’ and ‘No’,” (v.18). Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Faithful, forever, you will be Lord I can't help but sing, Faithful, you are, faithful forever you will be Blessed redeemer Out of all of God’s attributes, this song clearly and obviously narrows in on God’s faithfulness. He wrote it from Macedonia on his third missionary journey around 58-59 AD, about a year after writing the letter we know as 1st Corinthians. His purpose in writing this letter (2nd Corinthians and particularly chapter 1) was essentially to defend himself and his ministry to the church and against false teachers in Corinth. And because we are in Christ, those promises extend to us. Is your faithfulness, Housefires Lyrics provided by SongLyrics.com. Click here to download my free Worship Planning Checklist. You have poured out of grace NEW SONG: AC/DC - "Shot In The Dark" - LYRICS, HOT SONG: 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - "My Dawgâ" - LYRICS. Who cares if Paul changed his travel plans? If we introduce this song responsibly, we can pastor our congregations like Paul did, to recognize God’s proven faithfulness throughout history in and through Christ. He’s right. A brief list of God’s promises, fulfilled in Jesus, The privilege of being able to affirm (say AMEN!) Simultaneously, we can be encouraged that however we’ve come to the foot of the cross in this moment, God’s promises are as true today as they were yesterday and will be true tomorrow. When I first heard “Yes and Amen,” I rolled my eyes...like I was 14 again. Jesus is the fulfillment of all of God’s promises. Much like we would engage in conversation by adding a “yep” or a “preach.”. What thoughts or opinions do you have about it? And remember, these are not mini messages or side sermons, rather, they are invitations to focus deeper on the biblical truths found in the words of the song. What does it really mean that all of God’s promises are Yes in Christ? (If you’re looking to grow your skills in speaking to the congregation, check out our Worship Leader School--Speak Between Songs is one of many premium courses available to members.). This is why Paul reminding the Corinthian church that Jesus is the Yes to all of God’s promises is such an epic moment--both then and now. My fear, though, is the simplicity of the lyrics border on prosperity language and can project a genie view of God whose answer to all of life’s brokenness is just, “yes and amen.”. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” (1:21-22), Scott Hafemann summarizes Paul’s whole defense of his travel plans and his work pastoring the Corinthians when he writes, “Paul’s concern was not whether this or that itinerary corresponded to some hidden ‘will of God’ that he must set out to discover, but whether his itinerary would reflect the character and purposes of God in Christ.”.
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