Tag: christianity
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The Fruitfulness of Abiding in Christ
Jesus is the true vine and His Father the vinedresser. Believers must abide in Him to bear fruit; apart from Him they can do nothing. The Father prunes fruitful branches and removes the unfruitful. Abiding in Christ and obeying His commands keeps us in His love, glorifies the Father, and fills us with His complete…
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Joy In The Sadness
This poem confronts the world’s deep suffering—poverty, war, despair, and sin—yet proclaims hope in Jesus Christ. He descended, died for our sins, rose again, and conquers darkness. Believers find joy, peace, and courage in Him amid sorrow, awaiting His return to end all pain and fully establish His kingdom.
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A Heavenly Prize
In “A Heavenly Prize,” Gabriel Mattix proclaims the gospel: humanity is lost in sin and deserves death, but God sent Jesus Christ to die in our place on the cross. Through His resurrection, Jesus offers forgiveness, freedom from sin’s chains, and eternal life to all who repent and trust in Him.
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Oh Rock of Ages
In this heartfelt poetic chant, the author surrenders his life to Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. He testifies how Christ rescued him from sin and death, offering forgiveness through His blood and resurrection. Rooted deeply in the Lord, he prays to abide in Him, bear fruit, and proclaim His name.
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Shout For Joy
“Shout for Joy” celebrates Jesus Christ’s victory over sin and death. Though humanity is doomed by sin, the sinless Son of God willingly died on the cross to satisfy justice, then rose triumphantly from the tomb. The poem invites all to repent, trust in Jesus by faith, and receive free salvation, eternal life, and joyful…
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The God With Whom We Must Deal
In “The God With Whom We Must Deal,” Gabriel Mattix portrays a sovereign, all-knowing God of perfect justice who demands accountability. Yet in boundless mercy, He sent Jesus to live sinlessly, die on the cross, and rise again—paying humanity’s death penalty. All who repent and trust in Christ receive full forgiveness, salvation from hell, and…
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The Master Storyteller
In “The Master Storyteller,” Gabriel Mattix portrays Jesus as the divine Author who redeems humanity’s broken story. From death and sin’s darkness, Christ comes as the sacrificial Lamb, dies, and rises victorious on the third day. He invites all to trust Him, exchanging chains for eternal glory in God’s kingdom. Crown Him Lord!
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The Freedom of Serving
In “The Freedom of Serving,” Gabriel Mattix prays for liberation from sin through Christ’s cleansing work. Once enslaved to sin, the believer now finds true freedom in surrendered service to Jesus—ransomed by the cross, sanctified daily, and filled with joy while walking the path to heaven.
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This World is a War Zone
This world is a spiritual war zone where believers must stand firm at their post. The true battle is against a deceptive enemy that leads souls to destruction through false philosophies. Yet Jesus Christ, the only Way, has already won the victory through His sacrifice. Saved believers are called to faithfully serve, proclaim the Gospel…
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Oh Defeated Death
In “Oh Defeated Death,” Death arrogantly claims victory over sinful humanity, dragging all to the grave. The Believer boldly counters, proclaiming Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection as Death’s ultimate defeat. Through Jesus, believers are freed from sin’s power, assured of bodily resurrection, and triumphant over the grave.
