CHRIST THE VICTOR

Christ the Victor (Christus Victor-Amen), is based on the first and last songs in the Bible.

Exodus 15 is a song of deliverance and salvation Israel sung to Yahweh after they were safely led across the Red Sea on dry ground. The Egyptian army was destroyed and so was their fear of slavery again. Israel was redeemed and free! The song emphasizes God's presence with His people, his power, might, strength, and ultimate rescue of His people.

Revelation 15 is a song of deliverance that is sung in the presence of Christ. It references Moses' song (Exodus 15) and rejoices in God's ultimate and final deliverance of His people. Revelation 15 also exalts in the reality that Jesus is the conquering King of the nations. Every knee will bow and all will tremble when He comes to rule and stands to reign.

Vs 1 – Deliverance in Egypt (Exodus 15)
O Most High (Psalm 92:1; 104:1), King of the ages (1 Timothy 1:17)
Great I AM (Exodus 3:14), God of wonders (Exodus 15:11-12; Deuteronomy 26:8; Psalm 72:18; 77:14)
By the blood You have redeemed us (Exodus 12)
Led us through mighty waters (Exodus 14-15; Isaiah 43:16)
Our strength, our song, our sure salvation (Exodus 14:30; 15:2-3; Psalm 118:14)

Chorus 1 – Final Deliverance (Revelation 15)
Now to the Lamb upon the throne (Revelation 15:1-4; 7:9-10)
Be blessing, honor, glory, power (Revelation 7:12; 19:1)
For the battle You have won (Exodus 15:1-3; Proverbs 21:31; Revelation 7:10)
Hallelujah! Amen (Revelation 19:4-8)

Vs 2 – Ministry of Christ (The Gospels)
O Most High, dwelling among us (John 1:14; Ezekiel 37:27)
Son of man sent for sinners (1 Timothy 1:15; Mark 10:45; Matthew 20:28; Luke 5:32)
By Your blood You have redeemed us (Revelation 5:9; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:12; Revelation 7:13-17)
Spotless Lamb (John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-19), mighty Savior (Titus 1:4; 1 John 4:14)
Who lived, who died, who rose victorious (Luke 24:7; Mark 9:30-31; Matthew 17:22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

Chorus 2, 3 - Final Deliverance Expanded (Revelation 15)
Now to the Lamb upon the throne
Be blessing, honor, glory, power
For the battle You have won
Hallelujah! Amen
With every tribe and every tongue (Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 7:9-17; 14:6-7)
We join the anthem of the angels (Revelation 7:9-12; 14:6-7)
In the triumph of the Son (2 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Peter 3:18-22)
Hallelujah! Amen

Vs 3 – The Kingship of Jesus (All Scripture)
O Most High, King of the nations (Isaiah 66:1-2)
Robed in praise (Psalm 93:1), crowned with splendor (Hebrews 2:9-10)
On that day who will not tremble? (Psalm 47:2-3; 114:7; Isaiah 66:2; Revelation 15)
When You stand Christ the Victor (John 16:33; 1 Peter 1:7; Revelation 15)
Who was, and is, and is forever (Revelation 1:8; Hebrews 13:8)

Bridge – Personal Affirmation of Truth & Worship
Amen, amen, amen (Revelation 22:21)
Amen, amen, amen,
Amen, amen, amen,

Vs 1 – Deliverance in Egypt (Exodus 15)
This verse begins quietly with the piano expressing the beauty of God's creation and the wonder of life.

In a way, the beginning of verse one also communicates the solidarity of the human condition as sinful, separated from God, and empty.

Verse 1 quickly moves to elation and celebration as God demonstrates himself to be the redeemer and victor of His people.
The phrase "Our strength, our son, our sure salvation" introduces the Cajon (drum) which mimics the sound of the conquering victor on the battle field.
Though this redemption is complete for Israel, it is just physical and not eternal. Israel was delivered from Egypt, but this is not the redemptive focus of the Bible. It is merely a sign pointing toward the ultimate redemption we have in Christ.

Chorus 1 – Final Deliverance (Revelation 15)
Every instrument is playing triumphantly echoing the great celebration Israel had in the wilderness and the ultimate celebration of God's destruction of his foes and the deliverance of His people in Christ.

Vs 2 – Ministry of Christ (The Gospels)
Verse 2 is the foundation of the song. It is the redemption the ties Exodus 15 to Revelation 15.

Chorus 2, 3 - Final Deliverance Expanded (Revelation 15)
Vs 3 – The Kingship of Jesus (All Scripture)
The melody and music resemble an anthem for the redeemed. We celebrate the victory we have through Christ.
Each instrument plays it's own part, joining together into an orchestration that mirrors the joyous harmony that every tongue and every nation will join in overwhelming victory of Christ.
This is the song of the Bible and it is the anthem of every believer in Christ.

Bridge – Personal Affirmation of Truth & Worship
"Amen" - the declaration of God's people. Amen means "this is true" and "I believe this completely."
Throughout centuries, believers in the Lord Jesus Christ echo back to God their affirmation of trust by saying "Amen."
We say Amen when we finish praying.
We sing Amen to affirm great truth put to song.

The repetition of Amen, is a say to develop confidence in personal faith. We must often tell ourselves what is true and that sometimes takes time because our hearts are hard and we are so easily distracted away from God.

There are three lines in the bridge (the part that connects the song to the chorus one last time). Each line repeats Amen three times. This repetition is a device that forces each individual to ask themselves, "Do I truly believe this is true?"

Finally, the song ends with one expression-the very same word that concludes the Bible - "Amen!"