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BY jOHN SCOTT LEAD SINGER OF PETRA FORM HIS WEBPAGE
1. To encourage the Christian to grasp the reality that we are on the winning
team. Jesus Christ is alive and through Him we are to be victorious in His
perfect plan for us - a plan that was designed for us from the beginning of
time (Rom. 8:29)
2. To awaken the unsaved out of their slumber of believing the lies the
enemy has used to keep them from the truth - the truth that they are made
in the image of God and are designed for a relationship with Him through
Jesus Christ.
Personal
Statement:
I am a blessed man. I have been saved by a God of second chances. He saved
me from suicide and gave me a second chance at life. He protected my family
and gave me a second chance at being a husband and father. And, finally, he
gave me a second chance in music. He took me from a secular system that
was destroying me through drug and alcohol abuse and put me in a Christian
band that gave me the opportunity to see God work all over the world.
In the time I have been a Christian, God has continued to put two simple yet
life changing messages on my heart - Jesus Christ is alive and wants to come
into our hearts to give us eternal life. And, secondly, Jesus Christ has given
us everything we need to not just survive but to be victorious!
The Word says that there is a war going on for each one of us - a war in the
heavenlies. I see this war taking form in the constant attempts to distort
and discredit the character and the ways of God.
In closing, I believe as Christians it is our calling and duty to battle these
lies with truth. At every opportunity we need to present the Gospel of Jesus
Christ with whatever tool we are given. In my life, it is through the music I
sing and sharing my testimony and experiences.
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by bob hartman founder of PETRA
When we're on the road playing concerts, we're constantly
reminded of the importance of getting on stage and representing
Christ," Schlitt adds. "We found out early on that when we can
lead an audience through an evening of entertainment and bring
them to a focus on worship — that's the point when God really
begins to work. That's when people are truly impacted, and it can
be a life-changing experience. That's really what is most
important about who we are and why we're still doing what we
do."
Sonically passionate, unapologetic, and even a little unruly, Jekyll
and Hyde runs thick with spiritual truths
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We have always placed a great emphasis on making our lyrics
Biblically sound. We have even received letters from pastors who
have used our song lyrics as illustrations for their sermons.
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I was reminded over and over again of God’s goodness toward us
in allowing us to serve Him for so many years. But I hope the
message in this book comes through loud and clear: you don’t
have to be in a band or in a pulpit to serve God! We serve Him
every day of our lives when we faithfully follow Him. And, I hope
these writings will bring back fond memories to you as they did for
me as I was thinking about these songs and their messages. But
most of all, I hope you are challenged to live closer to Jesus and
serve Him with more passion as the power of God’s Word works in
your life. More Power To Ya!
The Bible tells us that "God so loved the world" that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ.(JN
3:16) To understand the importance of this verse, we must understand the all of mankind
is separated from God because of our sinful state. We are all sinners and not one of us is
righteous on our own. (Rom 3:23) God loves us so much, but because He is Just and
Holy, there needed to be a payment for our sin in order for us to be restored into right
relationship with Him. That payment was paid when Christ, His Son died on the Cross.
He paid the price once and for all for the sin of all mankind.(Rom 5:6) But you and I need
to receive His payment for ourselves personally.(Jn 1:12) We do this by faith in Christ.
But what does it mean to have faith in Christ? It means we personally accept Him as our
Savior and Lord of our lives. We give our lives over to Him, trusting in Him alone for our
forgiveness. We receive the payment He has made for our sins. When we do this, a
spiritual transformation takes place in our hearts. The Bible calls this being "born again".
(Jn 3:3-7) We are born "of His Spirit". He forgives our past sins and opens the way for us
to continually be forgiven as we confess our sins to Him every day.(1 Jn :1:9) God wants
you and I to know Him better everyday. The best way to do this is to read the Bible. It is
God's love letter to you and me. The Gospel of John is one of the best places to start.
If you would like to receive Christ right now, and start experiencing the exciting and
wonderful plan He has for your life, just pray as this simple prayer just as I did:
"God, I know that I am a sinner and I believe that only You can save me. I receive
Your Son, Jesus as my personal Savior and Lord, and receive the payment He made
for my sin. Help me to trust You with every area of my life and experience Your
love everyday. I believe that You will because You said "Whosoever shall call on the
Name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21) and I call on You now. In Jesus
Name...Amen."
If you have just prayed this prayer, you should quickly find another Christian and tell
them. The best place to do this is in a church! Just look for a church where you can feel
the love of God. You'll know it when you feel it! But we don't base everything on our
feelings. Some days we feel as far away from God as we did before. But He is still there.
Jesus said He would never leave us or forsake us! (Heb 13:5) In those times, it is best to
read His Word, the Bible, and find a Christian friend to talk to.
If you have just prayed this prayer for the first time, or if you have some questions that I
might be able to answer, send me some e-mail and let me know!
God bless you and keep you,
Bob Hartman---BY founder of petra
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HERE IS SOME PETRA SONGS
We Need Jesus
John and Dino Elefante/Scott Springer
When will the world see that we need Jesus?
If we open our eyes
We will all realize that He loves us.
When will the world see that we need Jesus?
When our hearts are as one
And believe that He's the Son of our God.
The Lord is our God and we shall never want.
The Lord is our God and we shall live forever.
When we share the love of Jesus,
See each other as He sees us
Then His love will see us through,
His love will see us through.
When will the world see that we need Jesus?
When sister and brother love one another as one.
When will the world see that we need Jesus?
Will we ever understand
Jesus is the Son of man?
We must live in the shadow of His love.
Waited For The Lord
Bill Batstone
(Chorus)
I waited
For the Lord on high
I waited
And He heard my cry
He pulled me out of my despair
He taught me how to walk
From fear into security
From quicksand to the Rock
Repeat Chorus
I sing to let the people know
That I have been restored
And they will kneel and understand
To return and trust in the Lord
Repeat Chorus
And there's a new song
In my heart to sing
There's a new song
Praises for my King
I waited
Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
Rick Founds
(Verse)
Lord, I lift Your name on high
Lord, I love to sing Your praises
I'm so glad You're in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us
(Chorus)
You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord, I lift Your name on high
Repeat Verse
Repeat Chorus
Repeat Chorus
Lord, I lift Your name on high...
God Gave Rock And Roll To You
{Russ Ballard}
(chorus)
God gave rock and roll to you
Gave rock and roll to you
Put it in the soul of everyone
You can learn to dance
Or you can be a square
You can let the music take you anywhere
But where will you be when the music's gone
You can learn to sing
And you can play guitar
You can learn to rock
You can be a star
But where will you be when the music's gone
If you love the sound
Then don't forget the source
You can turn around
You can change your course
'Cause it's never too late to change your mind
You can love the rock
And let Him free your soul
Or you can let the old man take his toll
It's never too late to change your mind
Why Should The Father Bother?
(Chorus)
Why should the Father
Bother to call us His children?
Why should the Spirit
Hear it when we pray?
Why should the Father
Bother to be concerned with all our needs?
It's all because of what the Son has done
Once we were lost out on the ocean
With no direction or devotion
Tossed about by every wind and wave
Now we are in the world, not of it,
And we can surely rise above it
Because the Lord has risen from the grave
And we cry, 'Abba, Father'
'Abba, Father', 'Abba, Father'
'Abba, Father', 'Abba, Father'
'Abba, Father'
Once were strangers from the promise
We were doubters worse than Thomas
'Til the Spirit opened up our eyes
Now He has offered us adoption
And we have taken up the option
To be His family eternally
The Longing
Joel Hanson/Tony Wood
In each heart there is a longing,
In each soul a desperate cry
To know if life holds some true meaning,
Or do we simply live and die
Earthly pleasures and posessions leave the sinking spirit dry
In each heart there is a longing only Jesus satisfies
In each life there comes the question,
Is there more than meets the eye?
And what will we see of the eternal
When the well of days runs dry?
So we search with so few finding
The difference between truth and lies
While in each heart there is a longing only Jesus satisfies
Mystery on a hillside,
The purest love expressed
Guilty lips cry "Forgive me"
In that moment I found rest
So we search with so few finding
The difference between truth and lies
While in each heart there is a longing only Jesus satisfies.
Who's On The Lord's Side
The Rev. Timothy Wright
You've been running and running
Running for a long time
Your time is winding up
You better make up your mind
It's getting late in the evening
The sun is going down
You better get right while
He may be found
I want to know where
Who's on the Lord's side
I want to know where
Who's on the Lord's side
Where do you stand
Come on, come on
I'm on the Lord's side
You got to work, got to work, work while it's day
For the night is coming when you can't find your way
Oh sinner I wonder what will you do
You better choose this day - tomorrow's not promised to you
Get up if you're on the Lord's side
Get on your feet
Get Back to the Bible
Words and music by Bob Hartman
I don't know what I've been told
Joe Smith has seen Moroni
It's getting so a man can't tell
Who's real and who's a phony
Get back to the Bible
It's telling you the way to go
Jesus is the answer to everything you need to know
"Hare Krishna" may be fun to sing
But it ain't gonna get you to heaven
The only one who's gonna get you there
His number is a perfect seven
Get back to the Bible
It's telling you the way to go
Jesus is the answer to everything you need to know
Satan worship may be cool and hip
But when are you gonna learn?
There's a place that's set for you and him
Man, you know you're gonna burn
So get back to the Bible
It's telling you the way to go
Jesus is the answer to everything you need to know
Storm Comin'
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Went to sleep last night and I woke up feeling right
Daylight in my eyes and it seemed to be really bright
I went to the window and I looked up in the sky
I saw the angels coming but I knew it wasn't time to die
I took a look around I saw the clouds begin to form
I knew we must be near the end because the clouds come before the storm
I know the time is near
Lightning and thunder will soon here
Storm comin'
And it's coming our way
Storm comin'
And it might come today
(look out, here it comes)
I know my days are numbered
And I haven't got long to roam
It seems like quite a while I've been feeling like I want to go home
I'm just waiting for the day when Jesus will come and take me by the hand
There's no need to worry, He's gonna take me to the promise land
I hope you'll be there too
Jesus is waiting for you
Storm comin'
And it's coming our way
Storm comin'
And it might come today
(look out, here it comes)
Stand in the Gap
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Ezekiel 22:30, 1 Timothy 2:1, James 5:16
There's no feeling
Like when you have a friend in need
Their heart is wounded -
And you can feel your own heart bleed
And you wonder
Will they pull through this attack
You feel so helpless - you want to be fighting back
Don't think it's over - don't pull away
It's time to stand in - it's time to pray
Set the wheels in motion
With your devotion
Stand in the gap
Coming boldly to His throne of grace
Stand in the gap
He will hear you when you seek His face
Put your weapon to its use
And believe it will produce
Stand in the gap
Until all hell...
Until all hell breaks loose
In the conflict
It seems like He doesn't hear
Be encouraged - He still has an open ear
It's not for nothing
It's not in vain
Make your petitions
Call on His name
He will bring assistance
Through your persistance
The enemy is gonna have to fold his hand
When the army of the Lord begins to take command
Nothing in the heavens or the earth can stand
Against the fervent prayer of a righteous man
Graverobber
Marks of the Cross
Words by Bob Hartman
Based on Matthew 10:39, Luke 9:62
These days shallow and feeble resolve abound
And true devotion and passionate fervor are seldom found
But there are those who often feel they're all alone
Those of whose identites are known
By the mark of the crucified Son
(Chorus)
Praying, caring, loving, sharing
These are the marks of the cross
Giving, bearing, feeling, d
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