These self righteous people need to quit judging the book by its cover I was one of those teenagers who were reached to Christ through bands like Stryper and Petra !!!!
I discovered Stryper a few years ago and may have been instrumental in me coming to Christ. They drew a metal head like me because they could rock, and opened my mind to the possibility one spin of the record at a time. Christ reached me through them and my wonderful wife challenging my preconceptions.
The Lord's use of this band has been (and still IS) EXTREMELY affective; they've prevented MANY suicide attempts and helped changed MANY young folks lives!...God bless STRYPER!👍👍👍
Robert Sweet nailed it on the head. "We don't tell kids to bang their heads at our shows. Let's face it, there are people who go to church and fall asleep in their pew. But, that doesn't mean as the pastor you encourage it."
That part, about people falling asleep in Church, is something that I've seen, time and time again! If a "Minister" is so boring, and droning on and on and on about the way that we should live our life before Almighty God, instead of, if you will, making his message short and sweet, then that's not ministering to the parishioners of that Church. That's taking them, in a sense of phrasing, and putting them into a bed, and reading them a bedtime story, until the next thing you know, you hear this:"Zzzzzzz.....ZZZZZ....ZZZZZ..& so on. That's not ministering! That's boring them to sleep!!! I won't say that I agree with everything about Stryper, but let them minister to the general public, of Jesus Christ, w his saving grace and power! You never know, when that may be the ONLY TIME that some people will hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, become a Christian...and not get put to sleep by a bunch of droning on and on about something in the process!!!
Despite having very different opinions, I am struck by the civil nature of the panelists and the journalists. We would never have such a calm, polite conversation these days.
I've been a fan of Stryper since 1989 (In God We Trust was the first album I got), and EVERYONE who loved Stryper got it. None of us believed it was a "gimmick" or they were blaspheming God. This minister didn't really know a thing and just listened to the nay-sayers, and prejudged (against what The Bible says) the band. Music is a universal language. Stryper brought that and a great message to the people for the past 30 years. Obviously they've done something great!
61 yrs old, 55 yrs as a drummer, a Christian and a Fan of Stryper from day one ! I have fallen asleep in the pews many times but never during a Stryper song. The Bible does say to worship the Lord through instruments and dance! Baby Boomers started Contemporary Christian Music which started to vanish until the youth of today started to embrace it. I grew up hearing the preaching of hell fire and brimstone preachers and honestly they always seemed angry to me. My God is a loving God and I don't think it matters what path you walk to the Lord so long as you're praising his name. You can Rock your way to God as long as you cast no stones!
i grew up in church and grew up listening to Stryper, we were just glad we had a band that we could listen to that was positive and that was all about spreading the Gospel. Thank God for these guys, they were reaching kids that would not other wise ever darken the door of a church. I love these guys, well done fellas!!
It doesn't matter how you spread the Gospel. Just as long as you are doing it! My hats off to this band for reaching out to kid's about Jesus Christ! Jesus had long hair too! 💖
Yep, exactly!! I always like to say, it says to make a joyful NOISE... it doesn't say it must only be played in keys A, C, D, and F (just throwing out examples, BTW) :P
Stryper is not Christian music. They are Heavy Metal. They are not spreading the word of God with their songs. They are using good faith and pointing out misjudgements to people who preached heavy metal being dark and evil which is far from the truth. Heavy Metal is only music and is not condoning evil. At least not Stryper.
I am 67 years old and was blessed by the bands reponse to the pastor. Common sense, pointing to Jesus, good attitude and humor (pastor encouraging people who fall asleep in pews). Yay, Stryper. God get more souls for Jesus. Look past the religious points taken.
I have been an atheist my entire adult life and love Stryper. I first saw them live in the mid 80's on the Soldiers tour and still listen to them today. Their message never got in the way of me enjoying their music, so I don't see how headbanging and heavy music would get in the way of a Christian enjoying their message.
Stryper stood their ground, the other guy backpedaled. Face to face is good proof of well thought out convictions, "let no one despise you for your youth but be an example..." We love Stryper, Jesus loves Stryper.
Did you notice the crowd? Proved their point about reaching youth. I took a couple kids, who were heavy into Motley Crue, to a Stryper show and they were born again that night. We were too far back to catch Bibles, but I hooked 'em up
I invited Jesus in my life at a Stryper concert I even went home with a Bible in my hand . I never went to church I never picked up a Bible in my life but after that concert I no longer wanted to commit suicide because I had hope I now read my Bible I pray even go to church God used these men to win people like me and if that was the only way God was going to get through me, I praise Him for using this band to save my soul thank You Lord and God bless Stryper!!❤️🙌🏼🙏🏽
There such great people there very sweet. Back then I thought I was a big shot cause I got to meet and greet them. I won a backstage pass from the radio lol
Not only is Stryper still around, but haven’t lost their faith, they STILL stand up for what they believe in AND are making music that could crack concrete. The Pharisees are always stifled.
The stryper band members were very cordial and listened to the minister. Love their answers. And how they went about expressing their purpose. The shaking of the hands at the end meant peace and harmony
I have been a fan since 1986("To Hell With The Devil). I was 19 that year. In all those years. I have only been to see them twice in concert, along with one online concert. I never get displeased by their style of music. Because the message is the important part. GOD BLESS STRYPER!!!
I stayed on course with Christ because of groups like Stryper. Took my son to see them with me in Tempe, AZ .. 30 years after seeing them. Same message as it was then... Michael Sweets voice and singing is actually better now than then...
Whilst the pastor might have the best of intentions, he can't reach everyone with his message. Stryper can reach those that would have never set foot in his church.
The Stryper guys were very classy here, they easily could have told that guy to shove it and walked off. Not really the Christian thing to do, but the fact that this Minister or whatever was so persistent in his theory that Stryper was taking kids away from religion was getting seriously annoying.
Yup. The trouble with people who think reaching a certain age gives them the only authority on certain things. That man got old long before he reached a certain age.
That's probably because the guys in stryper's faith is genuine. Some people go into the ministry because their parents pushed them into it or because it's an ego trip thing for them.
The lord stated that healthy people aren’t in need of a doctor. Stryper was taking the message to those in need of it, those who may never hear it otherwise. Why so many of these ministers disapprove of it boggles my mind. Arguably, Stryper has reached more people than the ministers ever did. Those ministers just sat in their house of worship and WAITED for people to come to them. Stryper dared to go into the unknown and reach out.
When I first came to Christ, this band was pivotal in helping me transition away from secular music. I remain grateful to this day that this band took the stand they did.
Oh wow, Fred Nile is just as old fashioned back then as he is today. Stryper were really respectful of his opinion and obviously held back a lot of good arguments.
Love the band and this interview. The simple courage and sincerity here is eye opening, if you are looking. Nobody is perfect, even if any of them have stumbled here and there, the reality is that these long haired rock musicians won over a stiff, big time preacher and a crowd of retired folks with simple sincerity, the Word, and a heart for Jesus. How much more so have they won over so many lost rock and roll fans and led them to open their hearts to Jesus.
God bless you. I'd heard the word for many years and LOVE Stryper's music. However, I found Jesus (finally accepted Him) in 2010. It is truly amazing how much He loves me/us. Jesus is real, and His love is NEVER-ending. Praise God !!!
You know, why do ppl judge bands like Stryper! They have good hearts and sing about Christ! Leave them alone! I'm 45 now, but when I was 18 I received Jesus in my heart, and Stryper and other Christian metal bands led me to that incredible decision! Jesus touched me through them! THANK u styrper for spreading the Word! Jesus Rocks!!!
This minister is a good example of pharisitical legalism. Old legalists in the 1800s fought against the classical hymns because some of them had the same sounds as bar room tunes at the time. Yet those hymn had some of the most beautiful Christian lyrics. God is not a judge of the tune or sound just the content. Just like God doesn't judge outward appearance only the heart. Judging on the physical or sound of things is a sin. It's what christ talking about on judging. You can judge the spiritual character.
People like the preacher in this video are why so many non-saved metal fans don't believe that Christian metal can exist, and why teenagers leave the church after graduating high school. They're being told that anyone who calls themselves a Christian and plays metal, are only fooling themselves.
To hell with the devil is the album that I listen to as a metalhead that was unsaved. And it planted the seed of salvation within my heart. This preacher is a blind man.
These boys were one of the best CHRISTIAN ROCK BANDS EVER. I SAW THEM TWICE & LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF BOTH GIGS. THEY LOVE TO ROCK, BUT MORE TO THE POINT, THEY LOVE JESUS. HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.
I stand with Stryper and the message regardless. The energy and love for the Lord in the music is still going strong and powerful today. Writng this 31/12/2022 🌞🙏🥰
If I wasn't already a Christian and listened to Mr. Nile vs Stryper, looking at the whole thing from an unbiased view, I would totally value the brothers from Stryper and their words and logic. As for Fred Nile,,,not so much. God bless Stryper and their families! As for you Mr. Nile,well,,,may God bless you and yours as well. JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!😇🙏🕊
Dial it back a couple hundred yrs, a person could pump their fists in excitement when hearing a particularly powerful piece of music. (Like in the movie Amadeus) When they physically wish to celebrate it with a physical expression like "head-banging" it's not wrong at all.
Petra sang the song test of time on their jekyll & hyde album, both Petra & Stryper have definitely stood the test of time. Certainly a great witness of testimony in their life's work, & that is in obedience to the great commission, go into all the world and preach the gospel.🪔✝️💖🙏
I like Guardian too. The Lord inhabits the praises of His people When you're singing and praising the Lord, He's right there with you Preachers don't like it when they can't control it and that's sad
I've been a musician for most of my life, and when I was saved and started attending church at age 12, I remember how frustrated I was with the lack of Christian rock music that I found interesting. It was so wimpy and predictable. Stryper was a literal God-send for me at the time. I was the perfect example of exactly what the band is saying in this interview. There is absolutely no substance to Fred Nile's argument. He focused on superficial things, like their hair, gear, and head-banging, which says more about him than it does the band or Jesus and leads me to believe that he had a dicey grasp of what Jesus taught, whereas Stryper understood and were actually spreading the word to those who were not familiar with it, which required a lot of courage.
How uncomfortable the band must have been looking out at a sea of blue hair!! I'm not religious by any means, but I am a huge Stryper fan. I thought Robert defended his band and his beliefs beautifully. I have found that Christians are the first ones to turn on their own, and Fred does that without missing a beat here. No one spreads hate faster than the Christians.
Jesus said be in the world not of the world but it also says in the bible, I have become all things to all people to win over people to Christ which is exactly what Stryper has done.
Good old ray Martin, he hasn't been on tv in at least 20 years. There was an Australian comedy show that used to mock rays hair. Being it looked so shiny and solid that it was plastic. The show was called 'full frontal' and the actor that played ray was Eric bana him self, before he was a Hollywood actor
Fred Nile is a seriously dangerous man who should not be listed to. He has some crazy ideas on what is right and wrong- hardly the expert he claims to be....
i'm sorry fred but you sound like the pharisees who condemned jesus for hanging out with sinners what does it matter whether you wear skin tight pants & leather jackets or a suit or shorts ,tank top & flip flops i know God does'nt care cause it's what is in your heart that counts & strypers heart is in the right place stop being religious be relational God rocks God bless
Very Hilarious but interesting interview,.. It was a time when Christians were facing each other and thought: "we´re in opposite sides"... I was there, because I belonged to a Heavy Metal Local Band in the beggining of the 90' and Stryper were our reference to keep doing it. THANKS STRYPER.
I’m 51 ! So I was a teenager in the 80’s when Stryper came out and I rem. Seeing them debut on m t v !! I thought it was great! What is wrong with head banging ! Head banging is how kids moved to music that made them feel good! Like kids in the 50’s dancing at rock show! Your feelin awesome! How can you argue with stryper trying to reach the kids that aren’t going to church or expose to god! Space ace Ron⚡️⚡️⚡️
luv Stryper, been into them since the 80's... I feel God speak through them in their music and it brings me closer to him through Jesus... Rev Nile's narrow minded view is why I left church 30 years ago and why so many religions give God a bad name, so many people turn away from the Lord when they should hold onto him and leave out the churchy legalistic rubbish they sell..
What I've found even more galling lately, is growing numbers of "Christians" claiming that playing instruments during worship is wrong, they say it changes the message of the Lyrics, what to mean the opposite? would they say the same about lyrics praising Satan meaning the opposite when put to "traditional" music? I doubt it, because it doesn't. I'm a musician, and I love the Lord, I write songs that praise God or point people to Jesus Christ. For Me being a Christian means that I need to use the gifts that God gave me for His glory. While there's music that I don't particularly get into, I don't believe that any of it is evil.
These guys are really deal Christians. I've seen them live. Plus I've followed them since the 80s. I know these guys well. Ask other bands in the music industry particularly the ones from the 80s they know Stryper.
I didn't jump on the Stryper bandwagon until fairly late in life. I knew of them in the 80-90's, but wasn't a big fan. It wasn't until the 2000's, when I listened to Murder by Pride, that I really took interest in their music. Since then I've gotten all their successive albums (there have been several). Two things I'd say about them. First, if you're looking for deep spiritual teaching, Stryper's not the place to look. Get a book written by someone with a little gray hair instead. Second, though I don't recommend their songs as music for a church service, they are a go-to for any long road trip, or to play while working or relaxing. As Christians, no doubt they surely had their failings over the years (as we all have). But on balance, I think they've run their race well and have been consistently true to what they preach. That's the highest praise I could give anybody.
What did the Apostle Paul say, "When in Rome I did as the Romans did" meaning that sometimes in order to turn Water into Wine you must first have the Water. . .
Christians and the world attacked bands like Stryper who rocked for Jesus Christ back in the 80z. While their is NO criticism on the music of today (rap/hip hop) in 2018. Are you hypnotized yet ? AMEN 💀
These self righteous people need to quit judging the book by its cover I was one of those teenagers who were reached to Christ through bands like Stryper and Petra !!!!
I discovered Stryper a few years ago and may have been instrumental in me coming to Christ. They drew a metal head like me because they could rock, and opened my mind to the possibility one spin of the record at a time. Christ reached me through them and my wonderful wife challenging my preconceptions.
@@golvic1436 what they win you with is what they win you to
Aaahh Petra. I used to love them. I'm going to have to listen to them again.
Me too!
Agreed
The Lord's use of this band has been (and still IS) EXTREMELY affective; they've prevented MANY suicide attempts and helped changed MANY young folks lives!...God bless STRYPER!👍👍👍
Sure, but they`re still devil-worshippers because the Buybull says their God is THE EVIL ONE!!! Isaiah 45:7
Thank God for this band. They planted a seed in a friend that now has turned to Christ. God bless you guys.
Michael Sweet is such a well spoken and articulate person! Even when being attacked he's so gracious and humble. Rock on for God good sir 👍
He's not being ATTACKED bro! You guys are still blind and so are you rapping grandchildren!
Ur a fool...this is done mocking u...but cuz u dont have eyes 2 see
@@jmdenali I’m 18 and I hate rap. 80s metal is the greatest.
Robert Sweet nailed it on the head.
"We don't tell kids to bang their heads at our shows. Let's face it, there are people who go to church and fall asleep in their pew. But, that doesn't mean as the pastor you encourage it."
Damn straight!! I love these guys
That part, about people falling asleep in Church, is something that I've seen, time and time again! If a "Minister" is so boring, and droning on and on and on about the way that we should live our life before Almighty God, instead of, if you will, making his message short and sweet, then that's not ministering to the parishioners of that Church. That's taking them, in a sense of phrasing, and putting them into a bed, and reading them a bedtime story, until the next thing you know, you hear this:"Zzzzzzz.....ZZZZZ....ZZZZZ..& so on. That's not ministering! That's boring them to sleep!!!
I won't say that I agree with everything about Stryper, but let them minister to the general public, of Jesus Christ, w his saving grace and power! You never know, when that may be the ONLY TIME that some people will hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, become a Christian...and not get put to sleep by a bunch of droning on and on about something in the process!!!
Stryper are often overlooked, but truth is they are a really good band.
I went to this concert in 89 when I was a young teenager & loved it !
Stryper is my favourite band & still listen to them to this very day ! 777 ✌
Despite having very different opinions, I am struck by the civil nature of the panelists and the journalists. We would never have such a calm, polite conversation these days.
@@jamesb.9472 no we wouldn't! hahaha jk
Sad, isn't it?
I've been a fan of Stryper since 1989 (In God We Trust was the first album I got), and EVERYONE who loved Stryper got it. None of us believed it was a "gimmick" or they were blaspheming God. This minister didn't really know a thing and just listened to the nay-sayers, and prejudged (against what The Bible says) the band. Music is a universal language. Stryper brought that and a great message to the people for the past 30 years. Obviously they've done something great!
As it concerns Stryper, only God knows their heart/motives.
61 yrs old, 55 yrs as a drummer, a Christian and a Fan of Stryper from day one ! I have fallen asleep in the pews many times but never during a Stryper song. The Bible does say to worship the Lord through instruments and dance! Baby Boomers started Contemporary Christian Music which started to vanish until the youth of today started to embrace it. I grew up hearing the preaching of hell fire and brimstone preachers and honestly they always seemed angry to me. My God is a loving God and I don't think it matters what path you walk to the Lord so long as you're praising his name. You can Rock your way to God as long as you cast no stones!
i grew up in church and grew up listening to Stryper, we were just glad we had a band that we could listen to that was positive and that was all about spreading the Gospel. Thank God for these guys, they were reaching kids that would not other wise ever darken the door of a church. I love these guys, well done fellas!!
It doesn't matter how you spread the Gospel. Just as long as you are doing it! My hats off to this band for reaching out to kid's about Jesus Christ! Jesus had long hair too! 💖
People can't get past the stereotype that Christian music is all organs, and choirs.
Yep, exactly!! I always like to say, it says to make a joyful NOISE... it doesn't say it must only be played in keys A, C, D, and F (just throwing out examples, BTW) :P
fred judges people.god does not judge.stryper does not judge.
Stryper is not Christian music. They are Heavy Metal. They are not spreading the word of God with their songs. They are using good faith and pointing out misjudgements to people who preached heavy metal being dark and evil which is far from the truth. Heavy Metal is only music and is not condoning evil. At least not Stryper.
I think that was a lot more true 30 years ago than today. We've come a long way.
I am 67 years old and was blessed by the bands reponse to the pastor. Common sense, pointing to Jesus, good attitude and humor (pastor encouraging people who fall asleep in pews). Yay, Stryper. God get more souls for Jesus. Look past the religious points taken.
I just saw them 6 nights ago! It was awesome ❤ God Bless them all 🙏
Stryper is a great band AND they do it from a Christian standpoint
Stryper nailed this interview! God bless them wherever they are.
Sorry it took nine years to get your first thumbs up👍🤘😛🤘
I have been an atheist my entire adult life and love Stryper. I first saw them live in the mid 80's on the Soldiers tour and still listen to them today. Their message never got in the way of me enjoying their music, so I don't see how headbanging and heavy music would get in the way of a Christian enjoying their message.
Stryper stood their ground, the other guy backpedaled. Face to face is good proof of well thought out convictions, "let no one despise you for your youth but be an example..." We love Stryper, Jesus loves Stryper.
These guys made being a Christian cool. I will never forget the 2 live performances I saw in 87ish and 89ish.
Did you notice the crowd? Proved their point about reaching youth. I took a couple kids, who were heavy into Motley Crue, to a Stryper show and they were born again that night. We were too far back to catch Bibles, but I hooked 'em up
So great to hear a debate where everyone is decent, fair and even willing listen and give each other a chance.
Man, times have changed :(
"There's people that come to Christ and that's really all we care about." - Michael Sweet EXCELLENT! ✝️
ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE MOST REAL ROCKIN FOR JESUS BANDS IVE EVER SEEN THE TALENT & SONGWRITING OF THESE GUYS NONE CAN COMPARE.STRYPER ROCKED !!!
Its the music that gets me going.....but the message ive always needed!!
I invited Jesus in my life at a Stryper concert I even went home with a Bible in my hand . I never went to church I never picked up a Bible in my life but after that concert I no longer wanted to commit suicide because I had hope I now read my Bible I pray even go to church God used these men to win people like me and if that was the only way God was going to get through me, I praise Him for using this band to save my soul thank You Lord and God bless Stryper!!❤️🙌🏼🙏🏽
You could almost hear his change of mind towards them. Something unheard of back then, and quite frankly, now a days too.
Stryper is still touring and doing quite well might I add. I saw them about a year ago and they sound fantastic.
muziqlvr I'd love to see them come down to Biloxi Mississippi
They were about two hours from my hometown but it was definitely worth the drive. Hope you get the chance to see them.
I hope so too. They was my very first concert ever. I was 16yrs old they came to Honolulu Hawaii back in the 80's I'm 45 now lol
sweetoneinMS Stacy I had never seen them but I've been listening to them since I was about 14 so thirty years now. long time!
There such great people there very sweet. Back then I thought I was a big shot cause I got to meet and greet them. I won a backstage pass from the radio lol
27 years later...Stryper still around doing there thing for God...Fred Nile?
Absolutely
Freds still around he owns TBN.
Apollo K Rev Fred is still going
Fred Nile is still in parliament; what are you talking about?
Not only is Stryper still around, but haven’t lost their faith, they STILL stand up for what they believe in AND are making music that could crack concrete. The Pharisees are always stifled.
The stryper band members were very cordial and listened to the minister. Love their answers. And how they went about expressing their purpose. The shaking of the hands at the end meant peace and harmony
Stryper behaved in a completely respectful manner.
These guys were Way ahead of there time. I was 16 back in 1986 and that was Real rock.
I love how the show audience is all from the nursing home.
I have been a fan since 1986("To Hell With The Devil). I was 19 that year. In all those years. I have only been to see them twice in concert, along with one online concert. I never get displeased by their style of music. Because the message is the important part.
GOD BLESS STRYPER!!!
I stayed on course with Christ because of groups like Stryper. Took my son to see them with me in Tempe, AZ .. 30 years after seeing them. Same message as it was then... Michael Sweets voice and singing is actually better now than then...
Whilst the pastor might have the best of intentions, he can't reach everyone with his message. Stryper can reach those that would have never set foot in his church.
The Stryper guys were very classy here, they easily could have told that guy to shove it and walked off. Not really the Christian thing to do, but the fact that this Minister or whatever was so persistent in his theory that Stryper was taking kids away from religion was getting seriously annoying.
Yup. The trouble with people who think reaching a certain age gives them the only authority on certain things. That man got old long before he reached a certain age.
That's probably because the guys in stryper's faith is genuine. Some people go into the ministry because their parents pushed them into it or because it's an ego trip thing for them.
The lord stated that healthy people aren’t in need of a doctor. Stryper was taking the message to those in need of it, those who may never hear it otherwise. Why so many of these ministers disapprove of it boggles my mind. Arguably, Stryper has reached more people than the ministers ever did. Those ministers just sat in their house of worship and WAITED for people to come to them. Stryper dared to go into the unknown and reach out.
The problem is there's no abstaining from all appearance of evil, something that was cast aside generations ago.
@@Deetroiter one reason is because they're blending with the world's trends and don't wanna lose that "cool" factor.
When I first came to Christ, this band was pivotal in helping me transition away from secular music. I remain grateful to this day that this band took the stand they did.
Oh wow, Fred Nile is just as old fashioned back then as he is today. Stryper were really respectful of his opinion and obviously held back a lot of good arguments.
Sam Doo they was fantastic..my friend Pedro and I like stryper since like forevers..
I know.. Timmy looks like he's about to blow, and he's the quiet one!
Love the band and this interview. The simple courage and sincerity here is eye opening, if you are looking. Nobody is perfect, even if any of them have stumbled here and there, the reality is that these long haired rock musicians won over a stiff, big time preacher and a crowd of retired folks with simple sincerity, the Word, and a heart for Jesus. How much more so have they won over so many lost rock and roll fans and led them to open their hearts to Jesus.
Good job, Michael Sweet and the guys.
God bless you.
I'd heard the word for many years and LOVE Stryper's music. However, I found Jesus (finally accepted Him) in 2010. It is truly amazing how much He loves me/us. Jesus is real, and His love is NEVER-ending. Praise God !!!
You know, why do ppl judge bands like Stryper! They have good hearts and sing about Christ! Leave them alone! I'm 45 now, but when I was 18 I received Jesus in my heart, and Stryper and other Christian metal bands led me to that incredible decision! Jesus touched me through them! THANK u styrper for spreading the Word! Jesus Rocks!!!
This minister is a good example of pharisitical legalism. Old legalists in the 1800s fought against the classical hymns because some of them had the same sounds as bar room tunes at the time. Yet those hymn had some of the most beautiful Christian lyrics. God is not a judge of the tune or sound just the content. Just like God doesn't judge outward appearance only the heart. Judging on the physical or sound of things is a sin. It's what christ talking about on judging. You can judge the spiritual character.
Believe it or not I’d feel safer at a Stryper concert then in Fred Nile’s church!
"The words in this book are holy, not the pages they're printed on." - Robert Sweet
YES!!
People like the preacher in this video are why so many non-saved metal fans don't believe that Christian metal can exist, and why teenagers leave the church after graduating high school. They're being told that anyone who calls themselves a Christian and plays metal, are only fooling themselves.
Same experience bro..
To hell with the devil is the album that I listen to as a metalhead that was unsaved. And it planted the seed of salvation within my heart. This preacher is a blind man.
Classy guys and they held their ground, as always.
These boys were one of the best CHRISTIAN ROCK BANDS EVER. I SAW THEM TWICE & LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF BOTH GIGS. THEY LOVE TO ROCK, BUT MORE TO THE POINT, THEY LOVE JESUS. HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.
They're logo is dope
What's dope to you 😀lol
I loved how Robert owned this interview
Thanks for uploading this! I went and saw these guys live in Canberra in 89 at AIS Arena,and as a 14 yo headbanger,It was awesome!!
I’d love to meet this guy today and hear what he says now. The guys in Stryper have been so incredibly consistent in their faith.
Fred got schooled.
Michael looks like an Elvis impersonator.
Oz looks hard core metal, as always!!!
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Nice air Oz!! the good 80's were awesome I miss them! Just watched you guys play in Hinckley....Did a great show as always!
Wow.amaging
Stryper ~~southkorea fan
I taped this on the day but accidentally taped over it. Thank god for UA-cam.
thanks 4 posting it
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}
I stand with Stryper and the message regardless. The energy and love for the Lord in the music is still going strong and powerful today. Writng this 31/12/2022 🌞🙏🥰
Maan!! Stryper boys are so swag! :) I like it
Minister "...never listened to an album or been to a concert..." nuff said
I am old enough to remember this interview.
Anyways, just wanted to mention that.🤘
I think Michael's outfit in this show is more worrying than the yellow and black gear!
i dont get what is wrong with banging your head?
Nothing.
Bert Maclin legalism lol
Darren untamed thats the religion
I am a believer, I have faith in God and I headbang in their music! God is not against it!
Bert Maclin it gives you a nice headache afterwards lolllol
Bert Maclin brainwashed by the church saying it’s of Satan. Lmao
Stryper has done more for people then Nile ever did.
If I wasn't already a Christian and listened to Mr. Nile vs Stryper, looking at the whole thing from an unbiased view, I would totally value the brothers from Stryper and their words and logic. As for Fred Nile,,,not so much. God bless Stryper and their families! As for you Mr. Nile,well,,,may God bless you and yours as well. JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!😇🙏🕊
Awesome, I just love how the guys handled the criticism so gracefully and spoke clearly on the matter of both their faith and intentions
Dial it back a couple hundred yrs, a person could pump their fists in excitement when hearing a particularly powerful piece of music. (Like in the movie Amadeus)
When they physically wish to celebrate it with a physical expression like "head-banging" it's not wrong at all.
Petra sang the song test of time on their jekyll & hyde album, both Petra & Stryper have definitely stood the test of time. Certainly a great witness of testimony in their life's work, & that is in obedience to the great commission, go into all the world and preach the gospel.🪔✝️💖🙏
I like Guardian too.
The Lord inhabits the praises of His people
When you're singing and praising the Lord, He's right there with you
Preachers don't like it when they can't control it and that's sad
Wow. REALLY OLD people in that audience.
Rock on, sonny.
Zach Lorton was thinking the same thing.
I've been a musician for most of my life, and when I was saved and started attending church at age 12, I remember how frustrated I was with the lack of Christian rock music that I found interesting. It was so wimpy and predictable. Stryper was a literal God-send for me at the time. I was the perfect example of exactly what the band is saying in this interview.
There is absolutely no substance to Fred Nile's argument. He focused on superficial things, like their hair, gear, and head-banging, which says more about him than it does the band or Jesus and leads me to believe that he had a dicey grasp of what Jesus taught, whereas Stryper understood and were actually spreading the word to those who were not familiar with it, which required a lot of courage.
How uncomfortable the band must have been looking out at a sea of blue hair!! I'm not religious by any means, but I am a huge Stryper fan. I thought Robert defended his band and his beliefs beautifully. I have found that Christians are the first ones to turn on their own, and Fred does that without missing a beat here. No one spreads hate faster than the Christians.
One of the best? THEY'RE THE BEST.
Awesome interview and everyone was well spoken and your message was supreme...my only issue is with Michael...dude the glasses, wow
I really like Stryper! They are and have always been a very good witness to unbelievers. God bless every member of Stryper.
They're some nice guys. I would have had a hard time resisting the temptation to just look at the guy and say "You know what? You're an idiot."
Jesus said be in the world not of the world but it also says in the bible, I have become all things to all people to win over people to Christ which is exactly what Stryper has done.
Good old ray Martin, he hasn't been on tv in at least 20 years. There was an Australian comedy show that used to mock rays hair. Being it looked so shiny and solid that it was plastic. The show was called 'full frontal' and the actor that played ray was Eric bana him self, before he was a Hollywood actor
I’m disappointed that I won’t be seeing Stryper for the second time in Brisbane next Thursday night. Work. Grrrrrr
Fred is nutcase
He got owned by rockstars
give it up fred
I personally think that Robert and Mike owned this interview!
Fred Nile is a seriously dangerous man who should not be listed to. He has some crazy ideas on what is right and wrong- hardly the expert he claims to be....
7:07 Looks like Fred Nile's youth group
Lol
i'm sorry fred but you sound like the pharisees who condemned jesus for hanging out with sinners what does it matter whether you wear skin tight pants & leather jackets or a suit or shorts ,tank top & flip flops i know God does'nt care cause it's what is in your heart that counts & strypers heart is in the right place stop being religious be relational God rocks God bless
Music doesn't take anyone away from god but gives them another outlet to enjoy. Religion is one outlet and music is another.
Very Hilarious but interesting interview,.. It was a time when Christians were facing each other and thought: "we´re in opposite sides"... I was there, because I belonged to a Heavy Metal Local Band in the beggining of the 90' and Stryper were our reference to keep doing it. THANKS STRYPER.
I’m 51 ! So I was a teenager in the 80’s when Stryper came out and I rem. Seeing them debut on m t v !! I thought it was great! What is wrong with head banging ! Head banging is how kids moved to music that made them feel good! Like kids in the 50’s dancing at rock show! Your feelin awesome! How can you argue with stryper trying to reach the kids that aren’t going to church or expose to god! Space ace Ron⚡️⚡️⚡️
That was awesome!
luv Stryper, been into them since the 80's... I feel God speak through them in their music and it brings me closer to him through Jesus... Rev Nile's narrow minded view is why I left church 30 years ago and why so many religions give God a bad name, so many people turn away from the Lord when they should hold onto him and leave out the churchy legalistic rubbish they sell..
What I've found even more galling lately, is growing numbers of "Christians" claiming that playing instruments during worship is wrong, they say it changes the message of the Lyrics, what to mean the opposite? would they say the same about lyrics praising Satan meaning the opposite when put to "traditional" music? I doubt it, because it doesn't. I'm a musician, and I love the Lord, I write songs that praise God or point people to Jesus Christ. For Me being a Christian means that I need to use the gifts that God gave me for His glory. While there's music that I don't particularly get into, I don't believe that any of it is evil.
These guys are really deal Christians. I've seen them live. Plus I've followed them since the 80s. I know these guys well. Ask other bands in the music industry particularly the ones from the 80s they know Stryper.
I don't agree with Fred Nile here but honestly, he seems like a pretty decent guy. Does not come across condescending at all.
I didn't jump on the Stryper bandwagon until fairly late in life. I knew of them in the 80-90's, but wasn't a big fan. It wasn't until the 2000's, when I listened to Murder by Pride, that I really took interest in their music. Since then I've gotten all their successive albums (there have been several). Two things I'd say about them. First, if you're looking for deep spiritual teaching, Stryper's not the place to look. Get a book written by someone with a little gray hair instead. Second, though I don't recommend their songs as music for a church service, they are a go-to for any long road trip, or to play while working or relaxing.
As Christians, no doubt they surely had their failings over the years (as we all have). But on balance, I think they've run their race well and have been consistently true to what they preach. That's the highest praise I could give anybody.
Well I guess striper won that one.
Heck yea they did
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Amazing
What did the Apostle Paul say, "When in Rome I did as the Romans did" meaning that sometimes in order to turn Water into Wine you must first have the Water. . .
Christians and the world attacked bands like Stryper who rocked for Jesus Christ back in the 80z. While their is NO criticism on the music of today (rap/hip hop) in 2018. Are you hypnotized yet ? AMEN 💀
I consider myself conservative and traditional Christian but I still love Stryper.