Lyrics
[Chorus 1]
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Jesus, You have given us freedom
No longer bound by sin and darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom
[Verse 1]
You called me from the grave by name
No longer bound by sin or shame
I see the old has passed away
The new has come! x2
[Chorus 1]
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Jesus, You have given us freedom
No longer bound by sin or darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom
[Verse 2]
The hope of glory lives in me
The same spirit as our risen King
You raise my hands in victory
You have overcome! x2
[Chorus 1]
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Jesus, You have given us freedom
No longer bound by sin or darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom x2
[Bridge]
Freedom, You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom, my chains are gone!
Freedom, You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom, hallelujah!
Freedom, You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom, my chains are gone!
Freedom, You have given us freedom
You have given us freedom, hallelujah!
[Chorus 1]
Now I have resurrection power
Living on the inside
Jesus, You have given us freedom
No longer bound by sin or darkness
Living in the light of Your goodness
You have given us freedom x3
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Meaning & Inspiration
Resurrection Power celebrates the new life that flows from Jesus’ victory over the grave. The lyrics describe freedom as an already-present reality: sin, shame, and darkness no longer define the person whom Christ has called by name. The contrast between the grave and light, the old and the new, gives the song its clear center in resurrection hope.
That hope becomes personal through the image of resurrection power “living on the inside.” The words appear to echo Paul’s teaching that the Spirit who raised Jesus dwells in believers. Victory, therefore, is not portrayed as self-generated strength but as a gift of grace. The repeated declarations of freedom and broken chains turn these themes into congregational praise, ending in gratitude for Christ’s completed work.
Related Scripture
- Romans 8:11 The Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in believers and gives life.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 Anyone in Christ is a new creation; the old has passed away.
- Romans 6:4 Christ’s resurrection enables believers to walk in newness of life.