Bought And Paid For
Redemption's Melody: Embracing a Life Bought and Paid For
Lyrics
It's time to change our ways
Expressing the need for a change in behavior or attitude.
Sing out with joy and praise
Encouraging the expression of joy and praise.
His Son died for our sins
Referring to the sacrifice of Jesus for humanity's sins.
Why commit them all again?
Raising the question of repeating past mistakes despite Jesus' sacrifice.
We're all called to serve
Highlighting the universal call to serve, despite unworthiness.
Though not one of us deserve
Acknowledging human unworthiness but emphasizing the call to serve.
No, we are not our own
Stating that individuals do not belong to themselves.
Many times our God has shown, that we were...
Reflecting on instances where God has demonstrated ownership.
(Chorus):
Beginning of the chorus.
Bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus
Describing believers as purchased through Jesus' blood.
He paid the highest price
Highlighting the costly nature of Jesus' sacrifice.
And as His people He'll lead us
Assurance that Jesus will lead and guide believers as His people.
So let's stop drifting around
Encouraging believers to avoid aimless drifting in faith.
Being tossed from side to side
Warning against being swayed or indecisive in faith.
And remember we were bought when Jesus died
Reminding believers of their purchased status through Jesus' death.
So let's rejoice and sing
Encouraging celebration and praise.
And give God everything
Advocating for giving everything to God in worship.
It's to Him we owe it all
Acknowledging that everything belongs to God.
It was Him who gave the call
Attributing the believer's calling to God.
We have no rights, you see
Emphasizing believers' lack of personal rights.
He commands to you and me
Highlighting God's commandments to believers.
That we've all been bought with a price
Stating the concept that believers have been bought with a price, referencing Jesus' sacrifice.
It's a privilege to sacrifice, 'cause we were...
Viewing sacrifice as a privilege in light of the believers' purchased status.
(repeat chorus)
Reiteration of the chorus.
Let's remember we were bought when Jesus died
Reiterating the idea that believers were purchased through Jesus' death.
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