I believe this song is about two people who came to grip with the "reality" of death.
One has accepted it, and relizes that judgement is a part of dying, and in order for Christ to live in us, we must first DIE to ourselves. Romans 5:12-14 explains. Therefore we are ALL learning how to die everyday, by the decisions we make.
The other person is afraid of what comes after death, most likely because they do not believe or know of the salvation God has for us, which all we must do is accept.
Clever chorus... he portrays the "worlds" view, which is LIVING for the moment, and the "BELIEVER'S" promise... which is LIFE AFTER DEATH!!! Yay YaY!!!!
Dmedina, I really like your interpretation of this song, and I agree with it. I looked at this as two friends having a conversation. The girl is worried that the guy will die without Christ. I’m in a relationship right now with a non-believer so I pretty much am thinking the first verse every day.
Dmedina, I really like your interpretation of this song, and I agree with it. I looked at this as two friends having a conversation. The girl is worried that the guy will die without Christ. I’m in a relationship right now with a non-believer so I pretty much am thinking the first verse every day.
The guy is agnostic and doesn’t believe in what comes after death. And her response is her testimony pretty much: that she tried to do life without God before and survive all on her own. She was selfish- looking out for herself only. Pursuing success for HERSELF, concerned with HER health, HER happiness. But she was just dying slowly because she didn’t live in God where you live selflessly and love others like God loves us. And that is where I differ a bit on your interpretation. Yes, choosing Christ is all about “life after death” but it’s also about truly living on earth. 2 Corinthians 5:17- “the old has passed away. The new is come!” We are new creations or “born again” when he receive Christ.
Amazing song with a heartbreaking message about those who are lost and we desperately need to reach before they perish.
I think both dmedina and jnsunrise meant the same thing but jnsunrise misunderstood.
I think both dmedina and jnsunrise meant the same thing but jnsunrise misunderstood.
dmedina said 'we are ALL learning how to die everyday' and that we must first die to ourselves. that was what i got from the song too. its a really inspiring song.
dmedina said 'we are ALL learning how to die everyday' and that we must first die to ourselves. that was what i got from the song too. its a really inspiring song.
And it's not the feel good type of inspiration, its the type that convicts you and challenges you.
Most of Jon's songs are like that
And it's not the feel good type of inspiration, its the type that convicts you and challenges you.
Most of Jon's songs are like that
I believe this song is about two people who came to grip with the "reality" of death.
One has accepted it, and relizes that judgement is a part of dying, and in order for Christ to live in us, we must first DIE to ourselves. Romans 5:12-14 explains. Therefore we are ALL learning how to die everyday, by the decisions we make.
The other person is afraid of what comes after death, most likely because they do not believe or know of the salvation God has for us, which all we must do is accept.
Clever chorus... he portrays the "worlds" view, which is LIVING for the moment, and the "BELIEVER'S" promise... which is LIFE AFTER DEATH!!! Yay YaY!!!!
Learning how to die.... GENIUS!!!!!!!!
Dmedina, I really like your interpretation of this song, and I agree with it. I looked at this as two friends having a conversation. The girl is worried that the guy will die without Christ. I’m in a relationship right now with a non-believer so I pretty much am thinking the first verse every day.
Dmedina, I really like your interpretation of this song, and I agree with it. I looked at this as two friends having a conversation. The girl is worried that the guy will die without Christ. I’m in a relationship right now with a non-believer so I pretty much am thinking the first verse every day.
The guy is agnostic and doesn’t believe in what comes after death. And her response is her testimony pretty much: that she tried to do life without God before and survive all on her own. She was selfish- looking out for herself only. Pursuing success for HERSELF, concerned with HER health, HER happiness. But she was just dying slowly because she didn’t live in God where you live selflessly and love others like God loves us. And that is where I differ a bit on your interpretation. Yes, choosing Christ is all about “life after death” but it’s also about truly living on earth. 2 Corinthians 5:17- “the old has passed away. The new is come!” We are new creations or “born again” when he receive Christ.
Amazing song with a heartbreaking message about those who are lost and we desperately need to reach before they perish.
I think both dmedina and jnsunrise meant the same thing but jnsunrise misunderstood.
I think both dmedina and jnsunrise meant the same thing but jnsunrise misunderstood.
dmedina said 'we are ALL learning how to die everyday' and that we must first die to ourselves. that was what i got from the song too. its a really inspiring song.
dmedina said 'we are ALL learning how to die everyday' and that we must first die to ourselves. that was what i got from the song too. its a really inspiring song.
And it's not the feel good type of inspiration, its the type that convicts you and challenges you. Most of Jon's songs are like that
And it's not the feel good type of inspiration, its the type that convicts you and challenges you. Most of Jon's songs are like that