Trailblazin Ministries

Flame - Our World Redeemed

Written by George Sly
Saturday, 01 March 2008

Album Overview

Ok, just stop for a minute. No for real, stop right there and listen. Dat dude from the Lou don't just talk a good game but like his home state, he's all about the "Show me." Flame's Our World Redeemed album shows us that God's plan all along was to give mankind a chance to live in paradise with Him for eternity. I have to admit, I like to treat this album like a new Crunchy Cheesy Crust pizza from Pizza Hut, and start from the wrong end. Now don't get me wrong, the whole album is on a new level for holy hip-hop as a whole; but songs like "Joyful Noise" and "2nd Coming" just get me hyped as I hit the open road.

I cannot tell you just how necessary it is for you to buy this album. I even requested my church add purchasing multiple copies of this album to the March budget. Here's why. Flame hits you from every angle. He's lyrical, he's solid doctrinally, he's got dope beats and he's the total package to serve God through hip-hop. Once you pop the CD in, the whole world stops and God starts speaking to you through each track. I'm not playing around. If you are a devout Christian and fan of hip-hop, then there is no way you won't have to visit the ER with a broken neck after hearing this. Do not allow your music collection to suffer the horrible languishes and agonizing pain of being without Flame's Our World Redeemed.

Spiritual Significance

One of the most important lessons we learn while studying the Gospel is redemption through Jesus Christ. Flame addresses this precious gift from God at every level and form. From God's comfort to the sacrifice of His only begotten Son, God's plan from the very beginning was perfect. Flame dives in and is not just satisfied with a quick survey of the subject; he takes us to the very beginning and does not quit hitting us with tight beats and strict flows until the revelation of Jesus Christ's return is clear to his audience. It's not often that there are people (ministers included) that communicate God's Word so plainly and with the flare like this CMR recording artist can.

The sheer sacrifice that God made in allowing His son to endure the beating, humiliation, and terrible death just to save each and every one of us is amazing. It's so important that Christians stop and think about that daily. Not just on Easter and Christmas, but every day so that we keep the focus on fighting to obey the holy Word of God. So, when this project was born, the idea that people understand the power in the name of Jesus is not just some silly church cliché. It means everything to a pure, holy, perfect, and righteous God in heaven. Our faith in Jesus Christ is our salvation. God's word is to be obeyed and those who have a heart to do so will be saved at the final judgment. The one thing you take away from this album is just how deathly important is to first reflect on Jesus' sacrifice. Then take action to endure the perils of this world. Last, put on the full armor of God in spirit and in truth to walk with God for all of time.

Topics Covered

• God's comfort and power even in times of tragedy - "Funeral to Birthday"
• God's grace and gift of redemption - "Go Buck"
• How through Christ's sacrifice God was satisfied - "Who Can Pluck Us"
• Leaning on the Lord; being lost without Him - "It's You"
• Endurance; Fighting through our situations to obey God - "Hold On"
• How we are redeemed by Christ's sacrifice - "I Been Redeemed"
• Reflecting on Jesus' sacrifice that paid for our sin - "On That Cross"
• Decreasing so that He can increase - "See More Him"
• How Christ's defeat of grave gave Him authority over heaven and earth- "Power in Your Name"
• New Jerusalem - "It's All Gon Pass"
• Christ's return - "2nd Coming"
• Making a joyful noise unto he Lord - "Joyful Noise"

Key Tracks

"Joyful Noise," "2nd Coming," "Hold On," "See More Him," "It's All Gon Pass," and "I Been Redeemed" are my favorite tracks on this project. I think people will love the entire album and having star songs like these just makes it better.