This Is Our God

Phil Wickham's 'This Is Our God' is a contemporary Christian song that serves as a declaration of faith and a celebration of the Christian belief in Jesus Christ's redemptive power. The lyrics are filled with Christian imagery and references to biblical concepts, such as sin, shame, death, and the grave, which are used metaphorically to represent the struggles and fears that individuals face in life. The song speaks to the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice, suggesting that through His death and resurrection, the metaphorical walls and giants that represent these struggles have been overcome.

The chorus of the song is a powerful affirmation of God's character and actions. It emphasizes God's love and salvation, encapsulating the core message of the Christian gospel—that Jesus bore the cross and triumphed over death. This central theme is meant to inspire listeners to acknowledge and worship Jesus as their sovereign King. The repetition of 'This is our God, King Jesus' serves to reinforce the identity of Jesus as the central figure of Christian faith and the source of salvation.

The bridge of the song personalizes the message, with the singer reflecting on their own experiences of being saved from 'that pit' and 'that grave,' which symbolize despair and hopelessness. The rhetorical questions and answers highlight the belief that only Jesus has the power to save and is worthy of glory and praise. The use of 'Yahweh,' a name for God in the Hebrew Bible, connects the song to the deep roots of the Judeo-Christian tradition, emphasizing the continuity of God's saving work throughout history.