Comments on: A theological challenge from Robbie Williams

By: Pascal André

Pascal André — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:59:28 +0000

To my sisters and brothers. Know your enemy: the devil is the only one true enemy of all the humanity: we, Christian believers, were also enemies of God in the past! We are only accepted by the grace, the mercy and the forgiveness of God, not by our theology. The faith is very simple to understand but not always easy to live because of our unbelief: to believe is the only way to please God, I mean to love Him because He is love! Jesus had made everything perfect on earth because He knows He could believe His father was taking good care of Him.
Are we ready to love our “enemies” as Christ does and commit us? It is a challenge for us, not to defend God but to love those who are hating us! God doesn’t need I defend Him! He is almighty! I don’t need to defend the church or the truth because the true church, I mean the true believers all around the world, is the spouse of the Lord of the lords, the Truth him self! He is alive and He takes good care of his brothers! I only need to love my brothers, my neighbors and with softness. The fruit of the Spirit is a character: love, joy, peace, kindness, and others. Do we live as the Christ Jesus live? People needs to see Christians living their faith not to hear dogmatic theory but practical theology! The goodness of God in us will provide opportunity of sincere repentance. Are we ready to die to ourself or do we prefer standing “pure” and “apart” holy people gathering together as religious ones, letting the people without God die? We are sent to people by Jesus and not trying to catch people for our church! Christians belong to Christ and not to a human system. When I am hearing something “offending”, I don’t judge but offer the forgiveness of God! It would be forgiven also to people saying wrong things against Jesus, if they repent. Could we be good as the holy Father?
Pascal from Belgium

By: Lisa Worthen

Lisa Worthen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:28 +0000

okay, well I looked up a couple other versions that end with Jesus really died for me. Very interesting that it is making people think. I am gonna buy the cd for myself and listen to it. lol
What else can you do? I know when I am convicted about something, I know when I choose to act on those convictions, something very compelling about this man,

By: Lisa Worthen

Lisa Worthen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:23 +0000

I just discovered Robbie on You Tube this morning! I thought where in the heck have I been, this man can sing. I listened to several songs, watched a few video’s then this song was the last song I played. It made me instantly sad, it broke my heart. I really couldn’t even say why. I was next motivated to look up his biography, not too much there, other than I can’t believe I haven’t ever heard of him before. Then this site popped up after I googled ” Robbie Williams religion. I had this drive to find out if he worshiped the devil or something, seriously the song just felt disturbing to me.
I know Jesus died for me, I am not a over the top christian, but I feel strongly about the statements in the song. It is sad, to love music, to have such a gift, who else is there for him to thank?

By: travelbab

travelbab — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:44:17 +0000

As for using the number 6 on the bike… the number of a bike always go on the front and both sides so it would be written 3 times…. and if we’re really going to put meanings to numbers isn’t the number 6 classed as a good number? God created man on the 6th day

By: travelbab

travelbab — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:05:34 +0000

I also found this song unsettling hence looking online for the lyrics to understand better.

I also took the “Jesus didn’t die for you, what are you on?” as a question towards those who say he didn’t.

I find all Robbie’s work highly thought provoking especially the ‘B-side’ type songs that don’t get released into the charts. I find for me he is a good role model. He wears his heart on his sleeve allowing you access to the turmoil in his mind as he tries join up who he is, with how he knows he should be. Though I recognise the importance of having a role model who is good at being a Christian they are often an example out of reach to those who aren’t. It’s reassuring to know that someone is having the same difficulties and still striving to understand how they should be living their life.

By: Joanna (Netherlands)

Joanna (Netherlands) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:08:52 +0000

As a Christian AND a Robbie “fan” (don’t actually like the word), I was pleasantly surprised by this song. Why? It tells me Robbie’s still searching for the truth. His beloved Nan was a devout Christian and as he loved her dearly, she must have had a positive impact on him.
Fellow christians: our job on this earth is show people a glimpse of Jesus’ love for (all of) us to one another. Trust God.
All others: I love you from the depths of my heart and… Jesus really died for you

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:03:04 +0000

James, I also felt the last few lines were somewhat reverse Psychology and the meaning came out backwards for me as well.

By: Ang from Down Under

Ang from Down Under — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:45:15 +0000

Maybe I’m just a lazy Christian, but I’m actually not offended by this song as you all above are. After hearing this song on the radio for a couple of weeks I finally got round to ‘google-ing’ the lyrics to see what Robbie actually sings and see what other people are saying about the song. Fair comments – but I love that this song can and will indeed be used by God to start conversations about the spiritual. Although ‘Jesus really died for you’ is not pure scripture word for word, it is however pure truth, and God’s word does not go out and return empty. Yes, Satan may have an influence, but God is greater/stronger and I think He will make good use of the truth. Wow – thanks Robbie…now millions of people world wide have heard the concept/message that Jesus is not a swear word, but actually a Person, Who DIED FOR ME!! Regardless of whether the statement is questioned or not later in the song, the statement is now OUT there. God’s truth is OUT THERE! Millions have just heard God’s truth that JESUS DIED FOR ME, he really tried for me! And like “James” Oct 24 above said, I took the line “Jesus didn’t die for you, what are you on” as a question IF JESUS DIDN’T DIE FOR YOU, THEN WHAT ARE YOU ON? What is keeping you up/going/living if He didn’t. As for the references to other religions…the first words I heard when hearing the song for the 1st time (and many times thereafter) where… JESUS – not Buddha, not new age, but JESUS. Just the very name is above all other names and thousands of people are now bopping and singing along in their cars to JESUS REALLY DIED FOR ME. Gotta love that!

By: John

John — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:15:06 +0000

When I first heard the song I thought it says ‘Jesus really died for you’ all through but from the various posts.I din’t know it says otherwise as well, how i hate the song right now.
But i think is also important to have Robbie’s or his writer’s explanation of the song if possible. I think it is offensive and shows lack of respect to his numerous fans and christians. As for me, i will turn off the radio or change channel each time i will hear the song playing. I will also bring it to the notce of my friends/families who are really aware of the lyrics. Thank God I am aware of this now.

By: James

James — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:57:32 +0000

On the point that the end lyrics say “Jesus didn’t die for you’ the printed lyrics I read had a question mark at the end.
Jesus didn’t die for you, what are you on?
I took this to read :
“if you think Jesus didn’t die for you, what are you on?”
This is then followed by a statement “Jesus really died for you.”

I do like CallMePsycho’s interpretation mentioned above; very well thought out.