Idk if you guys know who Chuck Smith is, but he had a daughter who had a boyfriend who was an unbeliever and a chill surfer. Well Chuck shared God with him and they started bringing other surfers to Christ, but these new believers weren't like normal believers and people in the churches didn't want the people to come to their church :( it's just like this!!! ( but I believe this is how Chuck Smith's church got started :D
i have seen Jonah33 in concert twice and both times they have moved me and Vince's story was so overwhelming. If u know this band at all, u will see that they sing for God and not for money. I was at a show they put on at Sandy Beach in Arkansas and all they asked for was donations only.
I can't say that I completely agree with his statement on worship. I think I understand what he means, but the way he presents it comes off as contradictory to basic belief in how we are to worship God. "And a generation is coming that will worship me in spirit AND in truth." But again, I know what he's trying to say and he's right, we need to be concerned with our daily lives and not trying to be free-loaders who exist to "get" from God, but turn around and give it to others.
I believe that Christian rock should be sold in Christian stores. If they don't like the label, too bad. If they don't like the world view, too bad. If they don't like the people's experiences, too bad. They are a great band. The album is awesome. By denying them, they are being dashed on the rocks. They album is great and the view is obviously Christian. This song is the best. And just because they don't fit the narrow requirements, they should still be allowed to sell their album. It's agenda.
Sadly, what Vince said before the song is nothing new. P.O.D.'s self-titled album got prohibited from being sold in Christian bookstores because of the album cover's imagery. However, Sonny stated that it's intention was to show the metamorphosis an individual undergoes when he/she experiences a new life in Christ and that it was not about trying to show blatant nudity or attempting to stir controversy.
@Rawk4Life Heart of War had NOTHING that would be Christian bookstore censor-worthy. The lyrics were great, the music kicked serious butt. I agree when Vince talked about how often there is so much focus on heavenly-bound that we're earthly useless.
J33 is awesome. I want their album, Heart of War and I agree, refusing to sell their music in christian stores when it is christian music just because of the label is stupid and hypocritical.
Tell me, if you were an unbeliever would you rather listen to an artist off a christian label or an artist that's off a secular label? J33 is able to get to the more secular crowd this way
I don't know which ones do as such, but the Christian retailer I get my Christian rock music from does sell Jonah 33's album "The Heart of War." However, I do disagree with them not selling the more recent albums by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and 12 Stones just because of the labels they're on.
what retailer is that? I wanna see if they're in California. I love 12 Stones' new album, my sis, mom and I had to go to like 3 or 4 different stores to find it
They are not of the world. If you listen to them, you *WILL* know. They are believers. They just don't fit the agenda. Too. Bad. We Christians are becoming as bigoted as anyone I know. This is simply pathetic. Just because they don't praise traditionally, they can still be Christian. All great Christians have been persecuted. This band is following that path by saying what they believe and not being fed the agenda. Thank you Jonah 33. Thank you.
I hate to say it, but I think much of what is labelled "christian" has been hijacked by money grubbers and men who want to spread their gospel. I'm not saying that's true of all, but it's becoming true of more and more people. The true Christians are getting pushed aside and somewhat being confused by these false preachers.
Idk if you guys know who Chuck Smith is, but he had a daughter who had a boyfriend who was an unbeliever and a chill surfer. Well Chuck shared God with him and they started bringing other surfers to Christ, but these new believers weren't like normal believers and people in the churches didn't want the people to come to their church :( it's just like this!!! ( but I believe this is how Chuck Smith's church got started :D
XFireBoyXx 4 weeks ago
i have seen Jonah33 in concert twice and both times they have moved me and Vince's story was so overwhelming. If u know this band at all, u will see that they sing for God and not for money. I was at a show they put on at Sandy Beach in Arkansas and all they asked for was donations only.
goosenecklewis 1 year ago
I can't say that I completely agree with his statement on worship. I think I understand what he means, but the way he presents it comes off as contradictory to basic belief in how we are to worship God. "And a generation is coming that will worship me in spirit AND in truth." But again, I know what he's trying to say and he's right, we need to be concerned with our daily lives and not trying to be free-loaders who exist to "get" from God, but turn around and give it to others.
aelkins02 2 years ago
I believe that Christian rock should be sold in Christian stores. If they don't like the label, too bad. If they don't like the world view, too bad. If they don't like the people's experiences, too bad. They are a great band. The album is awesome. By denying them, they are being dashed on the rocks. They album is great and the view is obviously Christian. This song is the best. And just because they don't fit the narrow requirements, they should still be allowed to sell their album. It's agenda.
Chaosquirrel 3 years ago 4
Sadly, what Vince said before the song is nothing new. P.O.D.'s self-titled album got prohibited from being sold in Christian bookstores because of the album cover's imagery. However, Sonny stated that it's intention was to show the metamorphosis an individual undergoes when he/she experiences a new life in Christ and that it was not about trying to show blatant nudity or attempting to stir controversy.
Rawk4Life 4 years ago 2
@Rawk4Life Heart of War had NOTHING that would be Christian bookstore censor-worthy. The lyrics were great, the music kicked serious butt. I agree when Vince talked about how often there is so much focus on heavenly-bound that we're earthly useless.
RonnieAGonzalez 1 year ago
J33 is awesome. I want their album, Heart of War and I agree, refusing to sell their music in christian stores when it is christian music just because of the label is stupid and hypocritical.
Tell me, if you were an unbeliever would you rather listen to an artist off a christian label or an artist that's off a secular label? J33 is able to get to the more secular crowd this way
efatarocks 4 years ago 2
I don't know which ones do as such, but the Christian retailer I get my Christian rock music from does sell Jonah 33's album "The Heart of War." However, I do disagree with them not selling the more recent albums by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and 12 Stones just because of the labels they're on.
Rawk4Life 4 years ago
what retailer is that? I wanna see if they're in California. I love 12 Stones' new album, my sis, mom and I had to go to like 3 or 4 different stores to find it
efatarocks 4 years ago
It's called Mardel Christian Supply and it's in Overland Park, KS.
Rawk4Life 4 years ago
yea, only places I know of here that carry my music is Berean and C28
efatarocks 4 years ago
Jonah your worldy you can be a friend of the world and follow jesus too.. eaither he will hate one master or love one you cant love them both..
j0000003ck 4 years ago
They are not of the world. If you listen to them, you *WILL* know. They are believers. They just don't fit the agenda. Too. Bad. We Christians are becoming as bigoted as anyone I know. This is simply pathetic. Just because they don't praise traditionally, they can still be Christian. All great Christians have been persecuted. This band is following that path by saying what they believe and not being fed the agenda. Thank you Jonah 33. Thank you.
Chaosquirrel 3 years ago 5
I hate to say it, but I think much of what is labelled "christian" has been hijacked by money grubbers and men who want to spread their gospel. I'm not saying that's true of all, but it's becoming true of more and more people. The true Christians are getting pushed aside and somewhat being confused by these false preachers.
aelkins02 2 years ago
BEcause it says in the bible what does a beliver have in common with unbeliver nothen....
j0000003ck 4 years ago
the differents between an unbeliver and a beiliver is that a beliver has Jesus in their life while an unbeiliver doest
BPk3n 4 years ago
Didn't it also was written in the Bible that Jesus came to the world as man, in flesh, just like us.. to reach out to us that we many know salvation?
evelayn 3 years ago
man i wanted to go to this but my family couldnt afford it!!! man that sux!!!!
TFKrawkz07 4 years ago
J33 is always coming out with the best, most controversial music in the Christian music industry. Like their unreleased song "Good Bye Religion"
Rock on dudes! You can do a whole lot more good for Christ in a secular label thaan on a Christian one.
sunderrock 4 years ago 2
i totally agree with you
TFKrawkz07 4 years ago 2
Thank God I don't work FCS any more.
COURAGE19 4 years ago