See John 16:13 and John 14:26. He becomes afraid of the wind and doubts, sinking into the sea. While there is a time and a place to discuss NAR, Hillsong church, their agenda, and similar issues, my reviews are about the examination of lyrics as they are stated. Six repetitions (though admittedly annoying) does not go on for 15-20 minutes nor is the intent to transcend its original meaning. Do not be deceived. Brandon Lake) – Graves Into Gardens, Horatio Spafford - It Is Well With My Soul, John Mark McMillan & Sarah McMillan – King Of My Heart, Hillsong United – Even When It Hurts (Praise Song), Elevation Worship (Feat. If it takes this much research and effort to know what a song is about, then IMHO it’s not worthy of being sung in a Christian worship service. Though Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) was released almost 6 years ago, its lyrical power is still making waves all over the world. Furthermore, while the name “Jesus” is by no means unique, the idea that any song would declare “Jesus is God” without meaning Jesus of Nazareth strains credulity past the breaking point. https://youtu.be/hJ8OTEaWrIo. Thanks for your thoughts! I’ll be praying for you. (Incidentally, that version is also marked “Radio Version”, which also leaves me wondering which radio version Vince heard…). The poetic and harmonious tune produced by Hillsong United continues to be sung to this day. When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace. I recently heard someone mention the connection between verse 1 and Rev 17:1, 5-7. This is a direct reference to Matthew 14:28-29, a subset of the entire passage mentioned in section 1. Oceans is a very nice musical song. Are any of them cryptic? I think the Bereans possibly tested things more thoroughly, but in your defence Paul was probably an easier person to test as he was openly preaching truth whereas those who are trying to deceive the church are doing a very good job at it. Read About the Berean Test and Evaluation Criteria prior to reading this review. And when I say “hit,” I mean it. No mention of Jesus. I don’t see any. God bless us, and may Christ have mercy on us. I don’t recall any. Our Full Band tutorials features tabs, sheet music, transposable charts, interactive videos, practice mixes and loops, with instrument specific rehearsal mixes available for bass, keys, drums, guitar. There is nothing wrong with being moved by a song in praise and worship to our Father God, Jesus the Christ and Holy Spirit. I’m asking you to stick to the topic. It’s a subtle distinction, but an important one. | The Berean Test Just like “Christian” churches do with God’s Word. A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, This song by the Australian worship band Hillsong United tells the story, as recounted in Matthew 14 v22-33, of Peter being called by Jesus to walk on the water. God bless you brother and I hope this helps. It wasn't the first Hillsong song to reach the US singles chart – a version of Darlene Zschech's ". I appreciate that. Popular Song Lyrics. Calmly and politely state your case in a comment, below. Satan is not trying to destroy the church, he’s joining it. It was released on 23 August 2013 as the second and final single from their third studio album, Zion (2013). Great review! More songs with bodies of water in the title, Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," Kiss. , “On another point I couldn’t find the lyric Jesus is God in the Hillsong original and even if it is there Jesus is just a name and if it is not evidently Jesus Christ of Nazareth, one third of the tri-une God, then it might not be.”, I am not sure what release of the song you are looking at, but I bought the song from Hillsong’s Oceans EP, and the line “Oh Jesus, you’re my God!” is definitely included. Your question is a good one and it deserves a response, but it’s part of a conversation outside the scope of The Berean Test. Everyone who goes to a concert for a band they enjoy or love, will be moved by the music. THANK YOU! In these last days….. The apex of this song, declaring Jesus as God. The evil ones know what pulls us in, and I pray to the ONE TRUE GOD, creator of Heaven, Earth and everything in between that Jesus Christ leads us away from muse-ic that isnt praising HIS holy name. This is a great analysis of a truly amazing song! Letra de Aqui estoy. The outlaw country icon talks about the spiritual element of his songwriting and his Bob Dylan mention. Its like I snapped out of a daze and was led to ask, “Why do they say Spirit instead of HOLY SPIRIT!? Think you should take a look at this video: check out the part between 52:09 – 57:45 Hillsong is so far of base it is so scary. Can Holy Spirit be with us when we worship? Like Peter, who in Matthew 14:30 called upon the name of Jesus and said: “save me, Jesus!”, we too can rest upon Him when trials and tribulations (allegorically referred to as waves) make haste towards our doorstep. His guiding hand (Psalm 32:8, Psalm 37:23-24, Psalm 73:23-24, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 30:21, Isaiah 48:17, Isaiah 58:11, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 20:24, Psalm 25:4-9, Psalm 25:9-10, Luke 1:78-79, John 14:26, John 16:13, and Romans 8:14). This is the simplest video from Spencer Smith to take a look at what type of occultism Hillsong is involved in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnMpfoxYSFY. This concept is eloquently captured in Psalm 107:23-32. Sidetracked a bit, but I agree with the main narrative that this song could be sung to any God you want and you wouldn’t know the difference. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) - The Blessing, Elevation Worship (Feat. We don’t actually need any of those things and can have the presence of the Holy Spirit in our room – dry as dry can be. Similarly, if the “real” message is something other than what I stated in my review, then I’d like to know about that too. See Deuteronomy 29:29, Proverbs 25:2, Matthew 13:11-13, Mark 4:11, Romans 16:25, Ephesians 1:9, Ephesians 3:4-5, Ephesians 5:28-32, Colossians 1:25-27, Colossians 2:1-3, and 1 Timothy 3:16. Peter asks Jesus that upon command, he will come out onto the water. May God lead us all in the truth of His word and may He deliver us from the ravenous wolves. This is news to me! I almost missed it myself, until I looked at Hillsong’s take on its inspiration. In oceans deep My faith will stand And I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine Your grace abounds in deepest waters Your sovereign hand Will be my guide Where feet may fail And fear surrounds me You've never failed And You won't start now The ones that I recall talk about God’s majesty, authority, goodness, faithfullness, and interestingly enough, they refer directly to God multiple times in the psalms. I pray that Holy Spirit fills you to overflowing! I loved various non-Christian bands growing up, and I was moved by the concerts, that’s just music. Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Recently Added. Excellent work (research and scripture references)! How does someone even know it is Christian? That we are worth more than sparrows and the very hairs on our head are numbered – but to be concerned with the kingdom of God. Trials and tribulations stretch the life of a Christ-follower. United Pursuit (Feat. How frightening! It is Scripturally sound, has an excellent message, and glorifies the Almighty. Blessings to you. The question is not where you can find unbiblical teachings of Hillsong, but where you can find unbiblical lyrics of this song. The “boyfriend” interpretation becomes more pronounced with the radio version, which omits “Oh, Jesus, you’re my God!”  While it’s something to consider, since I promised to only review the original version, I will not deduct points for lack of mention of Jesus for this version. Do some real research please. It’s hard to say. The version I heard repeated Bridge four times, which is fine with me. “Oceans” is a 2013 hit by the Australian music empire Hillsong. Because as much as we would like to say we know… we actually have no idea what the “real” message us behind their songs, especially if those writing them do not know the Lord, and therefore do not know what His truth really is? After cutting his teeth on hardcore punk videos, Paul defined the grunge look with his work on "Hunger Strike" and "Man in the Box.". I don’t see the connection. The better question should be, if they do not have biblical teachings and promote NAR then WHY would a BIBLE TEACHING CHURCH want anything to do with any of their music? Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me He is there to help in our circumstances, yes, but our Lord told us not to concern ourselves with our daily lives. Revelation 17:16 also tells us that this woman will be hated, stripped naked, burned, and eaten by the beast. My point is that The Berean Test analyzes lyrics, not artists. Mimi from Texas. According to Hillsong it's, "about stepping into the unknown and a song about faith and trust.". Hillsong should be run from…and with most urgency!! My reviews are not about artists. It seems that I forgot. According to Revelation 17, the one who sits on the waters is a “great harlot”. Hillsong Young & Free - Lord Send Revival. Wherever you would call me. There’s other websites for that purpose. FINALLY someone who said something about the most troubling part that my discernment couldnt ignore when I first loved the song. Ah yes, Oceans. Apparently her paparazzi are using whips and chains. However, it’s a very obtuse and veiled song. There are other sub-themes including trusting in God, following His leading, and spiritual growth. Thank you for your compliments! If you have more time watch the one called Third Adam which directly references “Oceans”. And all the preaching is geared towards helping you through “difficult circumstances”. A good Berean does that. But I find it difficult to believe that a song like Oceans is going to cause the Holy Spirit to move in power. Smoke, dimmed lights and lighting, drum crescendos, crowd singing without leads, synthesizers all create an atmosphere and emotional feeling that people can mistake for the “presence of the Holy Spirit”. From the introduction: “Though there are multiple radio versions, I will review the original.”. Hi Vince ! If we don’t stick to the Bible we end up LOST. That’s some serious staying power! For those who are not familiar with the historical account, it can confuse people into thinking that this event never occurred. Lyrics posted with permission. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. She takes this incident and applies it to her own walk with Christ, in poetic fashion. "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" is a song by Australian worship group Hillsong United. As far as two years since its initial release, it still showed up as Billboard’s top Christian song. Disagree? Oceans is the third EP by Australian worship band Hillsong United. And I will call upon Your name I believe Vince’s question was “How is this song (that is, “Oceans”) full of occultism?” Hillsong’s unbiblical teachings are known. Letra de En la cruz. Letra de Cuan grande es dios. All rights reserved. Not just a manufactured emotional musical movement. Thankyou for writing this. Whatever happened to sticking with the Bible? And my faith will be made stronger It was this one, if I recall correctly. This should be our main focus, but for some reason most people I talk to, their main focus is whatever circumstance is difficult in their lives currently. However, your review and relating this to Peter has made me see this song in a different, positive light. Hillsong United took five honors in total at the ceremony, including artist of the year. Maybe there is a story for this song online from the writers. They can coincide certainly. Hillsong - Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Lyrics. Veiled? Was Justin the first to be Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher? If it is such a great song, or any of their music, why are there multiple multiple versions of it floating around? Thank you for responding. Is 'Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)' Biblical? Did his bandmates think he was gay? Being changed “to suit and tickle the ears”? Rick Astley on "Never Gonna Give You Up," "Cry For Help," and his remarkable resurgence that gave him another #1 UK album. That is, the promised Holy Spirit, who guides us. I did some research and, yes, there’s more than one. See Romans 5:3-5, Hebrews 12:4-11, and James 1:2-4. See 1 Corinthians 16:13, 2 Corinthians 1:24, Ephesians 6:11, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 4:1, Colossians 1:23, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 3:14, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 6:11, Hebrews 10:23, and 1 Peter 5:9. Letra de All for love. And keep my eyes above the waves Though some are impatient, God acts on His own timing when He keeps His promises (2 Peter 3:9). Chorus I will call upon Your Name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine. One word: wow. In the presence of my Saviour. Since it is revealed later that “You” refers to “Jesus, my God”, we will use Jesus, God, or proper pronouns for all other references throughout this review (also see James 1:6-8). See scriptures below, NASB, emphasis mine: Revelation 17:1-2: “Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, “Come here, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, with whom the kings of the earth committed acts of immorality, and those who dwell on the earth were made drunk with the wine of her immorality.”, Revelation 17:15: “And he *said to me, “The waters which you saw where the harlot sits, are peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues.”. Ivy and Jay. The king of Christian worship music explains talks about writing songs for troubled times. The real problem with Hillsong and all the various modern derivative type worship music, is that they are geared and written for a “worship experience”, which really is code word for an emotional musical experience. If God is with us, there is no reason to be afraid (Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10-13, Matthew 28:20, 1 John 1:18, and Hebrews 13:5-6. Great question! I know you see some on Youtube, explaining them. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Christian Songs chart at the end of 2013. This is song is full of occultism !!!!!!! They also received many high scoring reviews, some of which are 10/10. All of it! This is news to me!”. Certainly, but let’s not confuse the 2. There’s more than one radio version? Note to new users: This is a different kind of review site! Look at track 2 from (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EWS7IZQ/). This debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 dated February 2014. That is, a connected, personal relationship we have with God. Did Britney really blame him for her meltdown? Although the original context of the source material takes place in the sea of Galilee and not an ocean, this particular line is more metaphorical, indicating that despite the vastness and depth of water, like Peter standing on water, we will also stand firm in our faith. Read the Psalms, which were songs to God. Upcoming Lyrics. Based on criteria like girlfriend tension, stage mishaps and drummer turnover, these are the 10 bands most like Spinal Tap. This is NOT a good example of a song that we should be using in worship. IF it is so great, why modify it in any form? I do find the lyrics repetitive at times, but I’m somewhat surprised that other commenters (and another review I read bashing the song) didn’t see the link with Peter. Buy movie tickets in advance, find movie times, watch trailers, read movie reviews, and more at Fandango. Ivy – I was just thinking the same thing (coincidence?). Please don’t misunderstand. A couple of your earlier commenters are spot on ie. Do they take a lot of explanation to understand what they are talking about? The problem with the song is that it can mean anything you like. Agree? “There’s more than one radio version? But we have a whole generation of Christians who confuse being emotionally moved by music to being moved by the Holy Spirit. She sung the whole song in one take. See Acts 17:27, Romans 8:15, John 15:1-11, and Romans 11:16-24. No mention of what spirit is being worshipped. They mentioned the account that was included as part of my review. On the other hand, a cursory listen may, for some, to think that this is talking about a relationship with a boyfriend however small they may be. Letra de Me Viniste a Rescatar. Peter was called out upon the Sea of Galilee by Jesus as an act of faith. Though there are multiple radio versions, I will review the original. That doesn’t sound like “And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep my faith will stand” as Hillsong sings! Letra de Oceans (Where Feat May Fail) Letra de Hermoso Nombre. The deep, rich secrets of God are found when we seek God with all our hearts. Unfortunately, most of their music is not and it comes from Hillsong Church which is a heretical church if you study what they teach. In truth, those who engage in it meditate for 15-20 minutes per session, twice per day. I wish writers would do what you are doing, for their songs. Don’t be shy or have a cow! The disciple did so, but temporarily lost faith and started to sink, so he was forced to call on Jesus to rescue him. You may have forgotten, but it seems that you knew this when you posted the review. This song is primarily based on the account of Jesus walking on water, in Matthew 14:22-31. Tongle Ibrahim John from Kaduna State, Nigeria. They don’t. It does not qualify as Transcendental Meditation. "After Midnight" was written by the Oklahoma guitarist J.J. Cale, who was dirt poor until Eric Clapton recorded his song and turned it into a hit. Infact I think the Holy Spirit is probably even more so with us when we don’t feel good, when we are stepping out in faith to do service in his kingdom, he acts as a “comforter”. Billboard referred to the band's name as "United" on the chart. Its sad, to me, in a way because the song is a beautiful one. Skip to 3:35. This debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 dated February 2014.

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