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Encyclopedia > Awesome God

"Awesome God" was a popular worship song in America during the late-1980s, composed by the late Rich Mullins and considered one of his best. Its title is inspired by a biblical expression (Nehemiah 1:5, Nehemiah 9:32, Psalm 47, Daniel 9:4, etc.), variously translated as "awesome god", "awful god" (JPS, in the old-fashioned meaning "awe-inspiring"), "great and terrible god" (KJV), among other alternatives. Many Christian bands have performed "cover" versions in various styles, from ska to swing to straight rock and traditional worship style. Its lyrics are simple, clear and repetitive to emphasise its description of the nature of the Christian God (sometimes called Yahweh), however bring up points usually not used by Christians, such as "thunder in his fists" and references to the destruction of Sodom. God is alternately described as: A rand is a relatively short musical composition. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... now. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library of Congress. ... The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible, known to Jews as the Tanach and to Christians as the Old Testament. ... Psalms (Tehilim תהילים, in Hebrew) is a book of the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh, and of the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. ... For other uses, see Book of Daniel (disambiguation). ... The Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS) of the Jewish Bible (i. ... This page is about the version of the Bible; for the Harvey Danger album, see King James Version (album). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... In music, a band is a company of musicians, or musical ensemble, usually popular or folk, playing parts of or improvising a musical arrangement on different musical instruments. ... Ska (pron. ... Swing music, also known as swing jazz, is a form of jazz music that developed during the 1920s and had solidified as a distinctive style by 1935 in the United States. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Phoenician silver drachm from ca. ... Sodom can refer to: Sodom, a Biblical city that was said to be destroyed by God for the sins of its inhabitants. ...

  1. powerful
  2. righteous
  3. being a source of truth (described as "light")
  4. strict but also merciful
  5. holy, awesome, and powerful

More obliquely, the song refers to God: Righteousness is an important concept in the theology of Judaism and Christianity. ... A common dictionary definition of truth is agreement with fact or reality.[1] There is no single definition of truth about which the majority of philosophers agree. ... Mercy is a term used to describe the leniency or compassion shown by one person to another, or a request from one person to another to be shown such leniency or compassion. ...

  1. becoming man and being crucified
  2. creating the world
  3. and saving the listener

It is "biblical" insofar as its words are based in part on translations of the Bible, and it refers to assertions and descriptions there. Michelangelos David is widely considered to be one of the finest artistic portrayals of a man. ... Religious depictions of the crucifixion of Jesus typically show him supported by nails through the palms. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library of Congress. ...


Internet Phenomenon

Awesome God has also become something of a cult hit among certain parody groups on the internet. The very repetitive lyrics and 1980s styling of the song that has made it popular in Christian music, combined with it's apparently earnest religiosity, has also made it particularly attractive to sites and groups that wish to poke fun at fundamentalist Christianity. Reference to it has appeared on White House satire site whitehouse.org as well as many other sites around the internet. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... ‹ The template below has been proposed for deletion. ... Lyrics are the words in songs. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Religiosity is a comprehensive sociological term used to refer to the numerous aspects of religious activity, dedication, and belief. ... Fundamentalist Christianity, or Christian fundamentalism, is a movement that arose mainly within British and American Protestantism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by conservative evangelical Christians, who, in a reaction to modernism, actively affirmed a fundamental set of Christian beliefs: the inerrancy of the Bible, Sola Scriptura, the...

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Awesome God - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (310 words)
"Awesome God" was a popular worship song in America during the late-1980s.
Its lyrics are simple, clear and repetitive to emphasise its description of the nature of the Christian God (sometimes called Yahweh), however bring up points usually not used by Christians, such as "thunder in his fists" and references to the destruction of Sodom.
Awesome God has also become something of a cult hit among certain parody groups on the internet.
Our God is Awesome (829 words)
As the prophet states, "I, God, do not change," (Malachi 3:6)." As Rambam states in the Yad, Laws Concerning the Fundamentals of our Faith, ch.1 Law 11, "and He does not change, for there is nothing that can cause change in Him.
If by indifferent we mean that God is not concerned about us the answer is no. God in His great mercy has given us the potential to perceive to some degree His knowledge and His truth.
In other words this awesome God who gains nothing from our worship nevertheless shows us mercy and kindness in giving us the ability to obtain the greatest good for ourselves perfection.
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