We Were Foreigners
Embracing Belonging: Journey to Becoming Sons of God
Lyrics
We were foreigners
We, as individuals, were foreigners.
In relation to Israel
This foreignness is in relation to Israel.
We were foreign
We existed in a state of being foreign.
To be born again
The concept of being born again was foreign to us.
We were strangers in relation
We were strangers in relation to God, the creator.
To God the creator
Being strangers in relation to God was part of our past.
But now we are sons of God
However, we have now become sons of God.
We were foreigners
Reiteration: We were foreigners.
In relation to Israel
Reiteration: This foreignness is in relation to Israel.
We were foreign
Reiteration: We existed in a state of being foreign.
To be born again
Reiteration: The concept of being born again was foreign to us.
We were strangers in relation
Reiteration: We were strangers in relation to God, the creator.
To God the creator
Reiteration: Being strangers in relation to God was part of our past.
But now we are sons of God
Reiteration: However, we have now become sons of God.
But now
Transition: But now
But now we are no more
We are no longer in the previous state of being foreigners.
We are no more strangers and foreigners
We are no longer strangers and foreigners; a transformation has occurred.
We were born by grace by faith
We were born through grace and faith, signifying a spiritual rebirth.
We are the temple of the Lord
We are now considered the temple of the Lord.
We are the head
We are the head, possibly indicating leadership or significance.
We are the sons of God
We are acknowledged as the sons of God.
But now
Reiteration: But now
But now we are no more
We are no longer in the previous state of being foreigners.
We are no more strangers and foreigners
We are no longer strangers and foreigners; a transformation has occurred.
We were born by grace by faith
We were born through grace and faith, signifying a spiritual rebirth.
We are the temple of the Lord
We are now considered the temple of the Lord.
We are the head
We are the head, possibly indicating leadership or significance.
We are the sons of God
We are acknowledged as the sons of God.
But now
Reiteration: But now
But now we are no more
We are no longer in the previous state of being foreigners.
We are no more strangers and foreigners
We are no longer strangers and foreigners; a transformation has occurred.
We were born by grace by faith
We were born through grace and faith, signifying a spiritual rebirth.
We are the temple of the Lord
We are now considered the temple of the Lord.
We are the head
We are the head, possibly indicating leadership or significance.
We are the sons of God
We are acknowledged as the sons of God.
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