Christian Life Center Choir - I am Pentecostal Lyrics

Lyrics

We've been known to get wild, and let our hair hang down. Drink till we get marry rolling on the ground We cranked up the music and we've danced all around.

Shouting hallelujah as his glory came down It's just our style, the way we do our thing We're the Pentecostals, baptized in Jesus' name.

I'm a Pentecostal, I am not ashamed Just read the book of Acts, we are still the same We worship only one God, Jesus is his name We are Apostolic in every way.

We've been known to get wild, and let our hair hang down. Drink till we get marry rolling on the ground We cranked up the music and we've danced all around. Shouting hallelujah as his glory came down It's just our style, the way we do our thing We're the Pentecostals, baptized in Jesus' name.

I'm a Pentecostal, I am not ashamed Just read the book of Acts, we are still the same We worship only one God, Jesus is his name We are Apostolic in every way.

Some think we're crazy others think we're strange But when I got this Holy Ghost I could not contain More exciting then a party, higher than a drug. It's the greatest feeling, being washed in his blood If your tired of traditions, religions done you wrong You're feeling dry and empty, no longer have a song.

The story in not over, things for you can change You can feel the fire burning, as the Spirit fans the flame There's millions who have come, and millions on the way They're leaving there dead churches for this Pentecostal faith There's a hunger in the world that gets stronger everyday They're crying out for Pentecost and that is why I say.

I'm a Pentecostal, I am not ashamed Just read the book of Acts, we are still the same We worship only one God, Jesus is his name We are Apostolic in every way.

I'm a Pentecostal, I am not ashamed Just read the book of Acts, we are still the same We worship only one God, Jesus is his name We worship only one God, Jesus is his name We worship only one God, Jesus is his name We are Apostolic in every way.

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Meaning & Inspiration

On August 16, 2021, the Christian Life Center Choir offered a vibrant declaration of faith with the live release of "I Am Pentecostal." This song isn't merely a performance; it’s an emphatic statement of identity and an invitation to experience a dynamic, Spirit-filled walk with God. It champions an unashamed adherence to Pentecostal tenets, drawing a direct lineage from the fervent early church described in the Book of Acts to contemporary worship. The choir boldly recounts an experience often misunderstood by outsiders—a worship that might appear "wild" or "strange" but is, for them, a profound encounter with divine glory.

The narrative of "I Am Pentecostal" is a heartfelt testament to transformative spiritual encounter and a clear evangelistic call. The song begins by painting a picture of uninhibited worship, where expressions like "get wild" and "let our hair hang down" are not about worldly indulgence but about unrestrained joy in the Holy Spirit. The lyric "Drink till we get merry rolling on the ground" clearly speaks to being spiritually overwhelmed, intoxicated with the divine presence, leading to joyful, physical responses in worship, echoing the Spirit’s overflow rather than literal consumption. This spirited display is affirmed as "just our style," rooted in a distinct baptism "in Jesus' name." The core message then pivots to a strong theological assertion: "I'm a Pentecostal, I am not ashamed. Just read the book of Acts, we are still the same." This firmly anchors their faith in biblical precedent, specifically highlighting the apostolic practices of worshiping "only one God, Jesus is his name," underscoring a Oneness understanding of God, and striving to be "Apostolic in every way." The song also serves as an earnest plea to those feeling spiritually dry or disillusioned with rigid traditions, inviting them into a living faith where the "story is not over" and the "fire burning" of the Spirit can ignite their souls anew, promising a feeling "more exciting than a party, higher than a drug."

"I Am Pentecostal" resonates deeply by connecting modern spiritual experience with ancient biblical practice. The song's portrayal of uninhibited worship, where believers "cranked up the music and we've danced all around, shouting hallelujah as his glory came down," finds vivid parallels in Scripture. One immediately recalls King David dancing with all his might before the Lord (2 Samuel 6:14) and the Psalms' universal call to praise God with music, instruments, and dance (Psalm 150:4). This isn't mere exuberance but a genuine response to God's manifested presence, much like the early disciples who "ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people" (Acts 2:46-47). The assertion of being "baptized in Jesus' name" is a central theological tenet for many Pentecostals, directly referenced in the Book of Acts multiple times—such as Peter's command on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38), Philip baptizing in Samaria (Acts 8:16), Peter's instruction to Cornelius (Acts 10:48), and Paul’s re-baptism of John’s disciples in Ephesus (Acts 19:5). This commitment to the book of Acts as a blueprint for faith and practice is reiterated throughout the song.

Furthermore, the declaration, "We worship only one God, Jesus is his name," firmly establishes the Oneness Pentecostal conviction that Jesus Christ is the sole manifestation of the one God. This perspective aligns with passages that describe Jesus as the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9), that He is the Mighty God and Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6), and that "God was manifest in the flesh" (1 Timothy 3:16). The personal testimony, "when I got this Holy Ghost I could not contain," speaks to the tangible experience of receiving the Holy Spirit, which is a hallmark of Pentecostalism. This mirrors the biblical accounts of the Spirit's outpouring, where believers were filled, spoke in tongues, and prophesied (Acts 2:4, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19:6). The song vividly describes this as "the greatest feeling, being washed in his blood," reflecting the cleansing and transformative power of Christ's sacrifice (Ephesians 1:7, Revelation 1:5) and the joy of salvation (Romans 15:13). The invitation to those "tired of traditions, religions done you wrong" echoes Christ's own call to the weary and burdened (Matthew 11:28), promising living water to those who thirst (John 7:37-39). The lyrics speak to a spiritual hunger, claiming "millions who have come, and millions on the way," and that "there's a hunger in the world that gets stronger everyday," a powerful image of spiritual revival where people are seeking a deeper, more authentic connection with God, leaving what they perceive as "dead churches" for a vibrant "Pentecostal faith." This cry for Pentecost is portrayed not just as a denominational preference but as a universal spiritual need, an urgent longing for the fire of God's Spirit to fan the flame in hearts across the globe, mirroring the psalmist's longing for God (Psalm 42:1, Psalm 63:1). Through its unwavering message and biblical foundations, "I Am Pentecostal" stands as both a powerful affirmation for believers and an impassioned invitation to anyone seeking an authentic, Spirit-filled encounter with the living God.