Skillet's John Cooper: Evangelism
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- Опубліковано 6 гру 2017
- In this exclusive NewReleaseToday interview, Skillet frontman John Cooper shares his heart for evangelism and gives us some insight into how his approach has changed over the years. The deluxe re-release of 'Unleashed,' 'Unleashed Beyond,' is available now.
A true role model. I wish we had a skillet in the early 90,s. Great band great people
As an atheist, I respect him so much for what he says here. I wish more Christians followed this path as opposed to the exclusionary, self righteous one.
Russell Carter As a Christian, I’m glad that there’s people outside the faith that think this way, I agree that many Christians lack humbleness, and their approach is wrong in many circumstances, evangelizing is one of the many things that most Christians do wrong, mostly because they don’t know how to do it properly, and in many cases both parties (Christians and non believer) get hurt, Skillet is one of the few people that knows how to evangelize correctly, I hope that through Christians that evangelize correctly, we may teach others on doing it right, hopefully decreasing people getting hurt due to Christians misusing the word of God
@I Corinthians 2:14 It's not intellectual weak.
There are countless faith claims and god claims, not all of which can be correct. The atheists "position" is not not be convinced for lack of reason. That's it. That's not weak, but pretty reasonable actually.
It's difficult, and near impossible, for a believer in Christ to truly follow Him without first realizing why Jesus came for us! Many are converted and then set out on a path to form their own righteousness, but the whole reason Jesus came is because it can't be done. We as believers must fully exist in and rely on the righteousness of Jesus, the Christ (Messiah). Through His mercy and by His grace we are saved, but if we then think that we have to manufacture something that resembles His righteousness, His perfection we are fooling ourselves! Russell Carter, you have hit on two attitudes that make a Christian really stink in my opinion, exclusiveness and being self righteous. Both are contradictory to the gospel, which promises rescue and deliverance from what we naturally are. Look at the first 3 letters in the following words: manipulate, manufacture, manage, mandate, maneuver.....when man puts his hands and mind to mimic what only God can do, the result is a counterfeit.
Russell, may the One True God whom you don't believe in, reveal Himself to you so that you can experience the 'peace that surpasses all understanding!'
Russell Carter gods Patiently waiting for you
Um, he thinks you are unsaved and going to hell.
If this is the way Christians actually carried themselves, I'd give my life to God because this shit is beautiful. I'm inspired.
It doesn't matter if Christians actually carry themselves that way. What matters is YOUR relationship with Jesus. Jesus isn't a committee, an ideology or a group you need to impress in order to join. He knows you and wants to be in your life. Being a Christian isn't about doing what other Christians say to do or say what other Christians tell you to say. It is about having a personal relationship with Christ and letting Him, alone, be your guide. It's easier for some and harder for others to trust in and follow Christ, I know, I struggle with it constantly, but it is worth the effort because Jesus believes YOU are worth it.
very well said my friend❤
Welcome brother glad you can join us 🙏
I'm blown away by Johns humility In admitting how he got inspired to shift his style of lyrics after watching a linkin Park video in his youth rally! this guy inspires me a lot
God bless Skillet!
A good man of God. God bless you and your family
I like how John isn't afraid or ashamed to share Jesus with people, but he also doesn't grill them with the Gospel right away. I was also raised very legalistic, which drove me away from God for a long time...but listening to Skillet is one thing that makes me feel closer to God nowadays. About a year ago, I was re-baptized by my own choice (it was forced on me as a teen), which was something I felt I both needed and wanted. Please pray for me, that God helps me see and listen to whatever His plans are for my life. I know His broader plan is "to prosper me and not to harm me, to give me hope and a future" (Jer. 39:11) - I'm just not sure of the specifics. So please, keep praying for me; my name is Josh. Thanks.
Moviefan2k4 Amen Brother I’m Glad that you were able to reconcile with the Lord, The Lord Loves you no matter what, remember that he loved you enough to give up his only begotten son John 3:16, I will keep you in my prayers Brother, keep walking in the faith
I'm praying for you, Josh, my brother. Jesus loves you so much, and He's there.
@@UltimateTrekkie1 amen
God bless skillet I a big way
He contradicts what you said? 3:12
This touched me. I'm not a pushy Christian and I've been fearful that I'm stuck in this live-and-let-live lifestyle that I'm missing opportunity because I'm not putting the message out there. But I'm always honest about my beliefs when asked, so this gives me hope that my coworkers are still receiving seeds even though I not preaching
I love you guys even more because of this! John, Korey, Seth, and Jenn, you're amazing, and Jesus shines through you and your music. Keep doing what you're doing, and may God continue to richly bless you. He's in your music; I hear Him all the time.
For you to know buddy it isn't writing jenn and it is jen
God bless john,correy, Seth and Jen ❤️🙏
Skillet AND Third Day?! That must have been a blast.
Hey my brother, I really appreciate your sincere heart for God and your genuine desire to see the lost come to know Jesus Christ personally. Keep living this truth from the Word: “.....let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.” (1 John 3:18 NLT) God bless.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34 - 35 (NIV)
Nice, I really like everything he had to say. I really respect it, the way he's going about it is so awesome and I can see the need for it. At one point I was confused as to why they would tour with secular bands but now after seeing this video it totally makes sense. Keep up the great work Skillet and thank you NRT for posting this video with very valuable insight!👌👍✊🤘
Great to see a band like Skillet, being so open about what they are about. Alot of respect for them.
Good video. I love Linkin Park and Skillet! I may not see them this year, but maybe in 2018 I might. Hehe. John is right about Christians need to be smarter when it comes Evangelism. We are getting trap in the same cliches, and it is not genuine. There are people in this world just wants friends who can be there for them, and they need love. We can do that my brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you for uploading this, and have a great night. God be with you. 🌃
AVJR the lead of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington committed suicide 😞😞😞😞😞 I never got to meet Linkin Park😞😞
I know. I'm sorry you didn't get the chance to meet them. Ironically, I was listening to their music earlier. I hope you are having a great day. God bless you. 😌
Amen. 🙏🏾
AVJR I do to there my 2 favort bands
AVJR but the difference is Chester was a child molester who committed suicide. To me I don't care how good someone else if there a chomo theyre scum that's it
John !! you are awesome!!!
I love skillet, God bless 🙏
Great Statement!
I'm so excited for listening to my rock band skillet 😇
Awesome! what a great role model, See you in a month!
Beautiful
Awesome
SALT AND LIGHT BROTHER, SALT AND LIGHT. HOW WILL THEY LEARN OF THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE (CHRIST JESUS) UNLESS THEY HEAR IT FROM US? GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR MUSIC & MINISTRY!
What a cool guy
God bless!
I always thought this, but it was good to actually hear John say it. Evangelism is not a wrong way to spread the word of Christ. Sittining in million dollar temple on TV is not the way to speak the Evangelical word. Go from town to town. Spread the word.Those that will listen will hear the word.
Well said
Their mainstream success is amazing.
Absolutely!!
Rock on brother.
Subtitles are not correct, but something I still understand (hello from Kazakhstan)
still like
🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🎸I saw you at winter jam🎸
I'm a lesbian. I grew up Christian. I read the bible front to back and became agnostic but Skillet is still my favorite band. Always will be. Since I was like 13-14. I'm 23 now.
Andrea O'Brien did you ever meet Jesus?
I encourage you to give the Bible another try and maybe check out some books about the science of the Bible. Science does support it. Jesus is real, and He loves you no matter what. He wants to take your pain and your anguish and turn it to joy and peace. But He's a perfect gentleman--He won't take it if you don't willingly give it to Him.
What are the songs from the first 3 mins??? Please god bless.
Leonardo Perez Brave, Set It Off, and Stars (Film Version), all by Skillet. 👍 And God bless you as well! 😊🙏📿✝👐
I like skillet, LOVE linkin Park. Wonder what song it was?
I guess I really struggle with the notion of a true believer having close friend who aren’t Christians and spending a lot of time with them. Perhaps this isn’t what cooper intends (I love the guy), but Paul does warn us about being corrupted.
it’s not really how many’s times they hear the gospel. When you share the gospel 1 time with someone or many times it’s up to god after that. He will take their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. He offers them the free gift of salvation through Christ alone.
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Hail Jesus and Skillet
skillet's music contributed to my playing games with God and ultimate self destruction. At 14 I thought the hero was a person.
That's not Skillet's fault. It's actually yours for misinterpreting the song and not researching it.
Jesus is a Hero, and a person
If he truly is a christian, how do you explain the sign he is making at 3:29?
I love you
Yep devil horns. He's calling on baphomet
Its a rock and roll sign
@@DorianTMChannel There are many famous people making that sign. Also the ones that are not in Rock & Roll, like Obama and the pope.
Or are they? 😂
i dont understand why ,,there are not more crhistians band that worship Gos like skillet
I dont even know what Evangelism means. What the heck is that word?
It basically means telling people how the life of Jesus is relevant to our culture today. That is what John and Skillet try to do.
Ok. It sounds like kinda like Vandalism to me.
The Jarry Channel lol not exactly the same
Going out and telling people about Jesus
I am glad skillet is around and I look forward to Corey Taylor goes to Christ
Daniel baudelio me too and I feel like God is knocking on his heart also with Korn with head and fieldy being on fire for the Lord and I pray and hope they see it
BNSF Fur4324 I agree and it's a trip skillet makes good music and get people who you least expect to change to go with jesus christ. It worked on me and I'm intimidating looking to people to begin with
I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand it’s great that he obviously wants to get to know non-religious people as well. On the other hand, called them the “unsaved” and implying that their influence might be bad for his children? Idk. Sounds pretty extreme to me. And then I remember all of the things that evangelicals stand for, that they dislike LGBT people and all of that other crap. I really like skillets music, but I don’t really know what to think about this. He’s really trying to get to know the word and the people in it, I gotta give him that.
We sinned and Jesus loves us so much he died for us(John 3:16) and if you ask God for forgiveness you will go to heaven
I really like Skillets music, i did for a very long time now, but as a christian who became an atheist its a little bit weird to be supportive of the people behind the music. freedom of religion is and should be a right ofc but evangelism is really like the annoying advertisements of christianity however you wanna do it... music should be open to interpretation and thats not really what Skillet does now, or do is see it from a wrong perspective?
Jack from the Jungle You take it however you want to, the music I mean. Being a Christian myself, I know the band members would like nothing more than to reach people for Christ. And they have the talent to use music as a means to do that. But the music in and of itself it awesome, so enjoy it. You obviously know that evangelism is a primarily part of being Christian, so know that they have a driving force to preach... John says that here. Don’t dismiss Skillet for what they stand for. I recommend seeking what John talks about with an open, fresh heart and see what happens.
Jesus is the only way into heaven may you return to him I sense he is not finished with you if you have never gotten to know him personally as a person now is the time I belive we are living in the last gen. Signed His servant.....very scary....
Here's how I see it. We all believe something, and we all have values. What we believe characterizes our words, our decisions, our actions, and our art. Every time any of us open our mouth to speak, we are giving off a message. There is no such thing as just being neutral. That fact that we are thinking, existing beings means we will have values, worldviews, and beliefs. This is true, and yet people get angry at Christians for expressing their own beliefs because its doesn't agree with them. Yet they are expressing their beliefs every day because we all are. It's impossible not to. So it seems hypocritical to tell Christians not to talk about what they believe when non-Christians also talk about what they believe. Everyone will take music for what they personally see in it, and that's the beauty of music. But that doesn't mean the writer of the song didn't have an original meaning behind it when they wrote it. No one writes songs about nothing. Is it wrong for John to write a song about something meaningful to him? Or is he obligated to abandon meaning? I don't think a song void of meaning would have any substance. Even cryptic lyrics still have meaning. Nirvana's seemingly abstract lyrics still meant something to Kurt Kobain. John's not telling everyone they need to view the song the same way, just what his meaning was when he wrote it. He's also not forcing other people to believe as he does, simply sharing with them something that is valuable to him. I think we should be open-minded enough to be able to hear what others believe. He's not forcing anyone to go to his concerts or watch his UA-cam channel or listen to his interviews. But if people want to do that they must know he's a Christian and that's gong to be a defining characteristic of his art and his speech. Freedom of religion means we are free to talk about religion. Being forced to keep quiet about it doesn't seem like freedom to me. We should all have the right to say what we believe, and all of us do anyway whether we are religious or not. We all preach a message with our lives. A world where we have to censor the most important things in life to us and live a sort of timid, please-don't-get-mad-at-me, hush-hush life seems like a pretty miserable one.
Jesus is the only way
Hey Skillet, Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
Sorry brother, but i think your kind of missing the point and little to Old Testament. No we dont want to go out here and deliberately do things wrong or go against the laws of God, but we do every single day. Jesus said the one without sin cast the first stone. The bible says there is no man without sin. The bible also says there is now no sin greater then the other. Back to my point this is why Jesus had to come because we cannot stop sinning. This doesn’t mean I’m going to go out and do what i want because there is consequences to my actions one way or another. So i live the best i can and know Jesus died for my sins and now i can go to heaven. The sins you have to watch for are the ones that you live in. Like living together without being married or saying hey im gay, and im going to live this life anyway. Thats living in the sin on purpose. Hard to repent from it when you live in it
Lev. 19;28 “‘Do not . . . put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.”
You forgot to add “for the dead”. It says not to put any markings for the Dead
"'Do not cut your bodies for the dead OR put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.
One doesn't have anything to do with the other. Tattooing is an abomination to YHVH.
God gave this command to the nation of Israel, thus setting them apart from the neighboring peoples who marked their skin with the names or symbols of their gods. It doesn’t say its an abomination, you added that!
I didn't say it was in there. Any disobedience is rebellion and therefore abomination. Read Prov. 28;9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law (Torah), even his prayer shall be abomination. Leviticus is Torah (law). Christians LOVE to interpret, reinterpret, etc. and how can anyone not see that Prov. 28;9 makes it clear.
We can agree to disagree! I guess we all do things that are an abomination then because we all have rebelled against God’s law. That was the point in Jesus! We are washed clean by his blood.
Go to serve Christi channel watch the entire interview with John Cooper. He and his band mates are hypocrites.
No, they're not. They're not perfect, nor have they ever claimed to be.
they're not hypocrites at all
satan's pretty cool also, idk..
I pray that the blinds may be lifted from your eyes in the name of Jesus satan I rebuke you in the name of the Lord Jesus may the holy spirit surround you young one with the truth ... Thats what the devil wants you to belive no he isn't cool really... May the almighty reveal himself to you like he did for me....
Skillet AND Third Day?! That must have been a blast.
skillet's music contributed to my playing games with God and ultimate self destruction. At 14 I thought the hero was a person.