The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - That's Why God sent His Son Lyrics
Lyrics
God looked down from heaven
Filled with compassion and love
We were so lost in sin
Desperately needing him
Longing and broken within
He chose to sent His son Jesus
Salvation and hope for all me
Into a world of pain
Christ the saviour came
Bearing our guilt and our shame
All of our shame
That's why God sent His son
We needed someone to show us His Love
Every peace from above
That's why God sent His son
We needed someone to cleanse us within
From the power of sin
That's why God sent His only sin
And He came...
And through His grace our sins was washed away
Our dept was payed through the life that He gave
That's why God sent His son
We needed someone to show us His Love
Every peace from above
That's why God sent His son
We needed someone to cleanse us within
From the power of sin
That's why God sent His only sin
His name is Jesus
He came down from to save us
The lamb of God who takes away sin
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That's why God sent His son
We needed someone to show us His Love
Every peace from above
That's why God sent His son
We needed someone to cleanse us within
From the power of sin
That's why God sent His only sin
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The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - That's Why God (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir released their live rendition of "That's Why God sent His Son" on July 9, 2018, offering a powerful declaration of one of Christianity's most foundational truths. This song is far more than a simple melody; it serves as a profound theological narrative, deeply rooted in the core tenets of Christian faith, articulating God’s loving intervention for a humanity lost in its own brokenness.
The song’s essence unfolds from a divine perspective, beginning with the poignant image of God looking down upon humanity, moved by compassion and boundless love. It paints a vivid picture of our shared human condition: a state of being "lost in sin," desperately in need of spiritual connection, and inwardly "longing and broken." This opening sentiment resonates deeply with biblical affirmations of humanity’s fallen nature, as described in Romans 3:23, which states that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, and Romans 6:23, which underlines the dire consequences of sin. Yet, in the face of this widespread need, the song immediately points to God's response: He "chose to send His son Jesus." This act is presented as the ultimate provision of "salvation and hope for all," emphasizing Jesus' entry into a "world of pain" to bear our "guilt and our shame." This echoes passages like Isaiah 53:5-6, which prophesies Christ’s suffering for our transgressions, and 2 Corinthians 5:21, revealing how God made Him who knew no sin to become sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
The repeated declaration, "That's why God sent His son," anchors the entire message, providing the singular, compelling reason for Jesus' incarnation. The song identifies two primary needs that Jesus met: the need "to show us His Love" and to bring "peace from above," and the equally vital need "to cleanse us within / From the power of sin." Jesus' life and sacrifice perfectly exemplified God's love, a truth powerfully articulated in John 3:16 and Romans 5:8, where His death is shown as the ultimate demonstration of divine affection while we were still sinners. The "peace from above" refers to the spiritual tranquility and reconciliation with God that Jesus, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), offers, a peace that surpasses all understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7. Furthermore, the necessity to be "cleansed from the power of sin" highlights Christ's atoning work, through which our sins are washed away, as 1 John 1:7 assures us that the blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin. The lyrics declare, "through His grace our sins was washed away / Our debt was paid through the life that He gave," directly connecting with Ephesians 2:8-9, which affirms salvation by grace through faith, and Colossians 2:13-14, which celebrates the cancellation of our debt through Christ's sacrifice.
The song culminates in the simple yet profound identification of Jesus as "The Lamb of God who takes away sin," a powerful theological title first proclaimed by John the Baptist in John 1:29, connecting Christ to the Passover lamb and the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, signifying His role as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's redemption. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir's characteristic large-scale, dynamic vocal arrangements and unified delivery lend immense gravitas to this message. Their presentation turns what could be a straightforward statement of faith into a grand, awe-inspiring anthem. The repetition of the central theme is not mere redundancy; it functions as a deliberate, powerful reinforcement, ingraining the profound truth of God's redemptive plan into the heart of the hearer. This song, with its clear, accessible language and deeply biblical foundation, serves as a powerful evangelistic tool and a worshipful reminder for believers, stirring gratitude and reinforcing the central tenet of Christian hope. It inspires reflection on the magnitude of God’s love and the incomparable gift of His Son, inviting all to embrace the peace and cleansing offered through Jesus Christ.