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Pilgrim said:

Methinks at best the wording is poor although it probably goes far beyond that. Today, theological accuracy (true to biblical teaching) is not a priority apparently. 2Cor 5:21b says, "...that we might become the righteousness of God in him.", which is a far cry from "...we could become his righteousness." <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/nono.gif" alt="" />

Just to verify,

"...that we might become the righteousness of God in him"

is still implying that we become the righteousness of God because Christ's righteousness is imputed to us. So even 2 Cor 5:21b shows (to me) that the song has it backwards.

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Unless the words are a direct quote or a very accurate paraphrase of that which God spoke, I believe this qualifies as a violation of Rev 22:18, 19 (adding to or taking away from Scripture). Additionally, the phrase is theologically wrong if used as a universal application of Christ's death and atonement. If Christ actually died for everyone and if it was His purpose to save everyone, then ALL without exception would be infallibly saved. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/nono.gif" alt="" />

I agree that a quote (or possibly a paraphrase) would be ok, but, in this song, that was not the case. I am not sure if the song was trying to say that Christ's death and atonement have universal application. I know the church does not agree with unlimited atonement, but their doesn't seem to be very good oversight in their worship song selection.

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Okay, 3 strikes and they're out! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/giggle.gif" alt="" />

I have been thinking that myself. There are so many aspects of this particular church that I like and that I think are Biblical, but these things keep occurring with too much regularity for comfort.

John