Hillsong Worship – Christ Is Enough

Hillsong Church is a megachurch founded in 1983 in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia.  It was formerly led by Hillsong Founder Brian Houston.  Hillsong possesses a massive discography, spanning across four music ministries.  These include Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Worship, Hillsong Young & Free, and Hillsong Kids.

Hillsong has won several awards within their Hillsong UNITED and Hillsong Worship artist groups.  As of this writing, there are no awards for Hillsong Young & Free or Hillsong Kids.

Also, check out my entire list of Hillsong reviews and Christmas songs, Seasons and Prince of Heaven.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

Jesus is the ultimate prize, more precious than anything the world offers.  He is worth sacrificing for.  No tumult can stop Hillsong from following Him, their provider, sustenance, and hope.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

Sure is!

This song does not have a Verse/Chorus/Bridge format, therefore, I added Stanzas to each paragraph.  Also, the ad-libs were removed since they add nothing worth commenting on.

Lyrics posted with permission.*

[Stanza 1]

Christ is my reward and all of my devotion

Hillsong fixes their eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2).

Now there’s nothing in this world that could ever satisfy

As stated in Psalm 34:10, Proverbs 13:25, Isaiah 55:2, Isaiah 65:13-16, Hosea 4:10, and Micah 6:14-16.

Through every trial my soul will sing

Perseverance, character, and hope are the fruits of overcoming obstacles (Romans 5:3-5, Hebrews 12:4-11, and James 1:2-4).

No turning back I’ve been set free

Those who died to sin cannot return to it (Romans 6:1-2).  Also reminds me of Lot’s wife who turned into a pillar of salt for looking back (Genesis 19:26).

[Stanza 2]

Christ is enough for me

All other pursuits are loss by comparison (Philippians 3:8).

Christ is enough for me

Repeats line 1.

Everything I need is in You
Everything I need

See line 1.

[Stanza 3]

Christ my all in all the joy of my salvation

See Stanza 2, line 1.

And this hope will never fail heaven is our home

This hope never disappoints (Romans 5:5).  Our ultimate destination is eternal life in heaven (Mark 10:29-30, John 3:15-16, John 3:36, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 5:39-40, John 6:27, John 6:40, John 10:28, John 17:3, John 20:31, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:22-23, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Galatians 6:8, 1 Timothy 1:16, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:11, Hebrews 5:9, 1 Peter 5:10, 1 John 2:23-27, 1 John 5:10-13, 1 John 5:20, Jude 1:20-21, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 7:16-17, and Revelation 21:3-4).

Through every storm my soul will sing

Essentially repeats Stanza 1, line 4.

Jesus is here to God be the glory

That is, inside believers (Romans 8:10, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7, Galatians 1:15-16, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 3:17, and Colossians 1:27).  He is glorified (Exodus 16:7, Exodus 24:17, Exodus 40:34-35, Leviticus 9:23, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 19:1-4, Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah 40:5, Isaiah 42:8, Isaiah 58:8, Isaiah 60:1, Habakkuk 2:14, John 1:14, John 17:22, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 1:1-3, Revelation 21:10-14, and Revelation 21:23).

[Stanza 4]

I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no turning back

Borrows from Sundar Singh’s classic hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus. It is a response to Jesus’ invitation to follow Him in Matthew 4:19 and Luke 18:22.

I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no turning back

Repeats lines 1 and 2.

[Stanza 5]

The cross before me the world behind me
No turning back, no turning back
The cross before me the world behind me
No turning back, no turning back

Comes from the same Hymn as Stanza 4 which essentially carries the same meaning.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Jesus is explicitly stated, lending unbelievers to think it Christian.  They will conclude that Christians will follow Jesus no matter what.  His is more precious than puppies, filet mignon, Tom Hanks, and the One Ring.

Score: 10/10

4. What does this song glorify?

Jesus, who is Hillsong’s joy, hope, and Savior.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Hillsong Worship’s Christ Is Enough is awesome.  It reminds us of our freedom in Christ, our decision to follow Him, and that the world and its alluring lusts are behind us much as Satan is behind Him.  These bring Him glory.  Unbelievers shouldn’t have trouble interpreting this one.

I highly recommend this song for corporate worship,

Final Score: 10/10

Artist Info

Track: Christ Is Enough (listen to the song)

Artist: Hillsong Worship

Album: Glorious Ruins

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Release Year: 2013

Duration: 5:40

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