Reformation 500: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

[@misaelarredondo7933]

Anyone else here because of James white?

[@HanYhak]

Oh, I think a LOT of people are!

[@Leaf93]

Hahaha yeeeeep

[@agustinhernanadez562]

Hiding here in my bunker

[@BillWalkerWarren]

Yep Blessings

[@ArmorofTruth]

Indeed!

[@jameshalleluyah8133]

I play this on endless loop all day long. My neighbor liked it so much he threw a brick through my bedroom window so he could hear it better.

[@HanYhak]

Haha - I mean, bummer of a broken window!

[@cynthiahunter2570]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@marthablessedandsanctified]

This is hilarious 😂😅

[@CC-ee7bj]

Chalk me up as another one of those crazy Calvinists who was made aware of this rendition after listening to Radio Free Geneva. May God's people be edified and uplifted by this hymn. God bless!

[@HanYhak]

Thanks so much, dear brother!

[@paul.etedder2439]

We sung this song in Church this pass Sunday. Just not this version Ha Ha Ha ! I also listen to Radio Free Geneva when it’s possible for Me . God Bless You Guys

[@HanYhak]

@@paul.etedder2439 -- Bless you as well.

[@Concetta20]

I know! I was searching for this because of Radio Free Geneva.

[@fiveSolas879]

Calvin approves of this comment 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@RyanSmith-zk4ve]

"Well first of all James, I'm very ignorant of the reformers" "Read my book"

[@HanYhak]

Just the best...those synergists.

[@TheMe0wsCat]

"And then you take lessons from Judas White and Jeff Dirt bin. It shows in this kind of sequential format and **Raspberry** Uheruh Bleah!" "Even Jesus cannot override your unbelief." Gotta love the new intro clips.

[@tansongpinoy1354]

St. James never said that You are saved by work but Faith always Produce Good work. We cannot achieve God by doing good but the Work of God and Sanctification of the Holy Spirit on us.

[@Kiikflif]

Play this in my funeral

[@DBlanco48]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sikasikokoe6625]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@epicturnip]

I listen to this song while standing on top of my hands and standing on top of my feet.

[@bryanbridges2987]

epicturnip That was a nice one.

[@HanYhak]

Yes--brilliant!

[@DefiantHeart]

epicturnip While standing on a stump?

[@robertdrouhard4293]

He died for all! Those who were elected were selected!

[@RealJustinReed]

No stump?

[@geoffrobinson]

I'm listening in from my bunker.

[@chickensouplover516]

based and bunker pilled

[@acetreecare]

Lol 😂

[@21kornbred]

I'm rattling my cage right now

[@HanYhak]

Hehehe...

[@madjack821]

I just got out of the cage

[@aaronduell5472]

of course there is a metal version of this song. Of course it's epic. Where has this been all my life?

[@HanYhak]

All in God's good time, brother...!! Thnx.

[@isaacmoses001]

A mighty Fortress is our God, A Bulwark never failing; Our Helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing; Were not the right Man on our side, The Man of God’s own choosing: Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth His Name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us: The Prince of Darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo! his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth: Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still, His Kingdom is forever.

[@MansterBear]

Thank you so much! I've heard this for so long on Radio Free Geneva but was always curious about the lyrics. Thanks to you I've finally found them!

[@SabbatarianCalvinist]

Thank you brother!💯

[@Christ-or-Chaos]

Radio Free Geneva brought me here!

[@unreadymage]

Happy Reformation Day - 506th year! Sempre Reformanda.

[@ChristyOFaghan]

rattled my cage so much the bars broke - brb nailing stuff to church doors

[@jonathankotyk3075]

I've broken out of the cage and I'm going after JW's and other cultists in my neighborhood with the Gospel.

[@HanYhak]

Excellent - keep up the good work!

[@jimwilliams3517]

LOL Easy Killer! LOL

[@christianmetaldreamur3491]

HAHA YESSS!!!!! Let me join you! I used to be a JW but God saved me praise the Lord!!!!

[@paulc.3333]

Amazing hymn. The energy and defiance of the rock genre fits so beautifully with the lyrics of the hymn!

[@HanYhak]

Thanks--that's a good way of putting it!

[@Stormvetprime01]

@@HanYhak How do I get through to my chiormaster that tunes like THIS have EVERY PLACE of being rocked up? I told my Pastor that, given the archaic reference to a "fortress", such a rendition takes me from being a peasant in the fortress' courtyard cowering for protection (gentle as lambs) to an archer on the ramparts skewering demons (wise as serpents). The gates of Hell will not stand against the good news!

[@zchilli0808]

Who else cranks this and screams into their windshield when Radio Free Geneva comes on? Tom Bushong, thank you for this.

[@TaylorLSexton]

I think this is the one rendition that truly captures the bravado (dare I say "cojones"?) of the German Luther and his Rome-defying poetry.

[@Concetta20]

I think Luther would dig this version.

[@Wishmaster994]

Luther was the rockstar ✨💥

[@natevankoevering2423]

Yup here cause of James White

[@HanYhak]

Yes - no musician, but he knows what he likes!

[@bryanbridges2987]

I can't believe how well this was done. The tune is perfect, and you voice fits perfectly. God gave you a gift!

[@HanYhak]

Thanks so much--sola deo gloria!

[@bryanbridges2987]

Tim Bushong Amen

[@Stormvetprime01]

@@HanYhak One of the gifts God gave out and passed me over totally - I can't carry a tune in a bucket! Thank the Lord for those who can. Don't mind if I air-guitar it in private, though?

[@kecosh2198]

Yes is lovely song

[@Michael-uk3pj]

"And now, from our underground bunker deep beneath the cafeteria of liberty university where no-one would think to look; Safe from all those"Moderate Calvinists", Dave Hunt fans and those who have read and reread George Bryson's book, we are Radio Free Geneva! Broadcasting the truth about God's freedom to save for his own eternal glory!!

[@anduinsuchan356]

This makes me love my Lord with greater passion than I had before I hit play. Each. And. Every. Time.

[@HanYhak]

Oh, dear brother - that means so much - thank you, and all glory to our Triune God!

[@udoibeleme]

"Greetings and welcome to the Dividing Line! This one always gets the cage-stagers going. I can hear them banging their heads on the bars of their cages."

[@JasonModar]

My 5-year-old daughter LOVES this rendition of A Might Fortress.

[@theplebeian2706]

Hello, lurking non-Calvinist who is SOOOO glad to have found this rendition. Thanks!

[@briannak98]

This plays in my head when my Catholic familyy members see the Scripture proving true Gospel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kuyperianberean]

*Protestantism Intensifies*

[@clawclamzz5136]

Hammer and nails, buddy? *handing over 95 theses*

[@marthablessedandsanctified]

My sweet sister in Christ who is a teenager told me about you Tim. And I've gotta say that she was correct in thinking that I'd like your music!! Your hymns are beautiful & very glorifying to the Lord Jesus Christ Almighty! I love to listen to metal music that is still giving the Lord Jesus his Honor which he so rightly deserves!

[@NoobToobJamarMemes]

Sending this to my Lutheran brother in Christ. Great song and great reiteration 🤟🏻Rock&Roll🤟🏻

[@ducksruleflorida4882]

Thank Ken Ham's grandson for sending me here

[@HanYhak]

Yes!

[@jacobstewart7915]

I love it! I've been a believer and a musician most of my life and it's always a treat to find good rock music that praises our Lord! Thanks Tim!

[@HanYhak]

Thanks so much, dear brother.

[@2Slipp]

PLEASE put this song on Spotify!! Would be beyond awesome if you can!!!🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@mikearmentrout7416]

All these years listening to Radio Free Geneva and I'm just finding out this Chanel Surfers connection?

[@HanYhak]

You just never know, huh?

[@mikearmentrout7416]

No you don't! BTW, I'm a big fan of your guitar work. Blessings Tim.

[@HanYhak]

@@mikearmentrout7416 -- Thnx!

[@stevengora2818]

I think this is EXACTLY what Martin Luther had in mind !!

[@HanYhak]

Amen!

[@carynborland1549]

Oh my gosh, I love it! My church would probably have a heart attack! Which makes me love it even more! I think Luther would've liked it too. Nice job!

[@robfolk7619]

Thank you Tim for another banger! I've been a fan since the Lovewar/Bleed/Channel surfers days. You never disappoint!

[@bryon764]

Happy 503rd Reformation!!

[@loghog4392]

For decades I have played a metal version of this great hymn in my head. It just fit so perfectly! On a whim I typed it in to KZbin and oh my goodness- I found this! "Thank You God for your unfathomable power and Love". ("Oh, and uh thanks for Tim too.") LOL

[@HanYhak]

Amen, brother - fly that flag - God IS, and we're not God! Appreciate it...

[@Sargath666]

God bless from Poland.

[@aeternal.mp3]

Listened to this in class earlier today. Best version yet

[@SHARKTIC5]

Full of zest and zoom‼️ Powerful. Thank you.

[@nationalannouncement9908]

The Kingdom of God shall stand Forever.

[@S.h-comma.to.the.top-Dynasty]

and im gonna be the one standing on top of my hands standing on top of my feet standing on a stump

[@TheCarlTuckerson]

Most amazing song I've heard in a very long time.

[@PooleSilly]

I am grateful to say that I am a born again Christian and have been since I was 19.......I am grateful that we can gather together to worship in the presence of the one and only true almighty God the father God the son and God the Holy Spirit three in one!!!!! whether it’d be church congregation choir where two or more are gathered in his name there he will also be! to God Be All The Glory!!!!! Great Things He Hath Done!!!!!! and all hail king Jesus!!!!! the king of kings and the lord of lords!!!!!!!However folks if you don’t know Christ as your savior then it burdens my soul to think that you are headed for a terrible place called Hell where the Bible says the fire is never quenched and the worm dies not! Folks you are not promised tomorrow! If you want to know how to be saved from this horrible reality then please by all means don’t hesitate to comment right back so I can lead you to the savior! 2 Corinthians 6:2 clearly states “now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation!” And Hebrews 3:15 clearly states, “Today if you hear his voice don’t harden your hearts! it is not me but the Holy Spirit that I pray reveals to you the truth of his precious gospel......John 3:16 says for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever believes on him will not perish but have everlasting life! V 17 says then V 18 says whoever believes on the son is not condemned but whoever does not believe on the son is condemned already because he has not believed on the son whom God has sent! Also Acts 16:30-31 what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house I am not threatening anyone but just warning them what will happen if they reject this precious gift of eternal life! Christ died a horrible criminals death! He was beaten brutally mocked spit upon and endured countless hours of torture pain for all of our sins! Ppl go to hell because they reject that pardon for their sins! And Jesus is saying to them in Matthew 25:41 depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels! Hell was only prepared for Satan and his angels! It is not God who threatens anyone it is the craziness of rejecting the free pardon of salvation! It’s like if you’re in court you’ve committed a crime say you murdered someone! Now if you say to that Judge hey I know I’ve done a terrible thing of murdering that person but I hear you’re a good judge and so I know you’ll be fair to me...... the judge is going to reply well yes you’re right about one thing I am a good judge and because I’m a good judge I’m going to see to it that you’re punished and that justice is served! Well then all of a sudden someone you don’t even know comes forward and says you know what I know he’s committed the crime he’s committed and he deserves to go to jail but I really don’t want to see him go to prison so I’ll just go to prison for him so he can go free! So if you accepted that offer you’d be free to leave the courtroom but if you didn’t well you’d be crazy and go to prison yourself! Well that’s exactly how it was 2,000 years ago! He is God in human flesh and he came to this earth lived a perfect sinless life and even though he knew that we had sinned and because of our sins deserved to die miserably but he said no I don’t want to see them suffer so I will go and take their punishment for them! Even though he did absolutely nothing wrong still he chose to take the punishment for our sins so we can be set free from the power bondages and consequences of our disobedience to God! Romans 5:8 says For God commends his love toward us that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us! 1 John 2:2 says he was made to be the propitiation for our sins! And not just for our sins but the sins of the whole world! 2 Corinthians 5:21 He who knew no sin became Sin for us that we would be made his righteousness! The truth is if you had to get to Heaven by your own effort then you cannot do it! Because Romans 3:10 says there is not one that does good! No Not One! Romans 3:23 says For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God! Romans 6:23 says For the wages of sin is death! But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our lord! But the good news is Romans 10:9 If we confess with our mouth and believes in our hearts that Christ died for our sins then was raised from the dead we will be saved! V 10 For it’s with the heart we believe and it’s with the mouth confession is made unto salvation! God gave us 10 commandments to follow and we’ve broken every one of them! And because God is a good God he cannot allow our disobedience to him to go unpunished! Well then like I just mentioned above his son Jesus stepped forward and said no I don’t want to see them punished so I will take their punishment for them! And also like I said he died a terrible substitute criminal’s death for us on a cross so now all we have to do is accept that payment for our sins and we can escape the terrible wrath of God that is to fall on them who do not accept this atonement that was sacrificed for our sins! Praise the lord Romans 10:13 says Whoever calls on the name of the lord shall be saved! And 1 Peter 1:4 you’re an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you! Christ clearly said in John 14:6 I am the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the father but through me! Acts 4:12 clearly states that there is no other name given unto Heaven or earth by which we must be saved as there is salvation in no other! Jesus clearly states that there is clearly only one way to Salvation and it’s him that’s it! There is no other way! God Bless everyone who reads!

[@Metal_Auditor]

You should collaborate with Matt Smith of Theocracy. I bet y'all would sound awesome together.

[@danvandoren]

YES!!! Theocracy is my jam!!! Rarely have I heard GOOD Christian power metal.

[@depuli27]

Thank you so much! Thanks to James White, I came to know about your awesome rendition of this battle hymn!

[@clawclamzz5136]

MAAAANNN, THIS ROCK VERSION REALLY DEPICTS 1517 WOW!!!

[@__imcalledgreg__8337]

I still can’t believe I met in person the man who made this. Haha. Amazing. If you couldn’t tell by my facial expression. 😳 Tim, awesome work, my new found friend and brother in Christ.

[@HanYhak]

Hey brother--and I can't believe what a providential God we serve--always directing our lives and bringing the right people into contact--see you in December, Lord willing!

[@simpleLifePDX]

Thank you, Tim! Love your version of this!!!

[@philgm4052]

Tim, I'd love to hear that you're coming out with an epic hymn rock/metal album. Great song!

[@martinluther7052]

Happy Reformation Day

[@francesbrisco776]

Energy and a lot of passion just like Martin Luther

[@jeremiahbrownlee2299]

Another Dividing Line fan of this version. Love it! Soli Deo Gloria!

[@genevieveleblanc6830]

My family and I love this version! It's our favorite.

[@tracyeverett5894]

I love this! I don't think I can get the church to use it though.

[@CynicalDude]

This is a great song!

[@johndickinson8848]

Just awesome. Reformation 2.0

[@exhornnerd]

Luther rocks! Thanks Tim... Album downloaded, that'll put a spring in my step today!

[@HanYhak]

Hey--you're ready for Christmas now! Thnx, brother.

[@exhornnerd]

I've been listening to album on the way to work, it's fantastic! When is the next album due? God bless. Dean.

[@mikeandersen5]

Happy 500!

[@rainbowglow16]

i like this version...right tone for this amazing hymn...praise God! thank you

[@AustinTexasGardening]

My new bench press anthem, thank you sir

[@HanYhak]

So awesome - lift!

[@kellyhenson3316]

Love this song! Love this rendition!

[@HanYhak]

Excellent...

[@kellyhenson3316]

@@HanYhak I heard this rendition on Brad from Carolina's channel and absolutely love it!! Great job!

[@christianuploads8292]

In these comments I learned about the Channel Surfers. Thanks! Keep it up. And let the dissenters keep talking (good for the algorithm).

[@HanYhak]

Hey - good news, huh? I just released our live album (final 'Surfer show from October of 1999 in fact) and need to get it uploaded soon...blessings on you!

[@kingsleyomose7584]

Beautiful

[@matheiu556]

Hey Tim, a version of this with lyrics for newbies to sing along with and learn it would be very useful.

[@Wizerslapski]

I think this is awesome!

[@HanYhak]

Thanks!

[@CriticalThinkerUK]

Yes!

[@TeeOhDeeDee]

Great song! Yes sir! I like it!

[@lawrencestanley8989]

YAY! Coogi music!

[@TheJMan31]

One of the hardest metal songs of all time

[@timwuethrich1813]

It is October my dudes

[@Stormvetprime01]

Ha! Just clicked from 999 to 1K!! This rocks, Mr. Bushong! Hey can you do a metallish rendition of Brahm's Lullaby, too?

[@justnoone498]

Do they have a version of To God be the Glory? Would be awesome if they have.. 😁😆😆

[@BillWalkerWarren]

This is just awesome! Blessings

[@marthaj67]

Just finished the latest "Radio Free Geneva" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6XNmndol6aLitE). So, of course I had to come and listen to the whole song, minus the audio clips from prominent Arminians, _loudly._ There are always listeners in the live chat who want to know who performs the intro. It's a pleasure to pass the information along 😁

[@HanYhak]

Thanks so much--appreciate it!

[@Dan-gb2nl]

Thanks to the Dividing Line, we are all here lol!

[@IrresistibleTruth]

I love this song!!

[@Geneva-bm5ko]

Best song ever

[@tinahochstetler2189]

Love it! I've got to find more of this. :)

[@honoratowill]

Awesome!!! Thanx.

[@garfocusalternate]

I really hate Christian contemporary music, and I accidentally stumbled upon some soft rock rendition of Mighty Fortress. Immediate thought was "No, Mighty Fortress is one of the most metal hymns ever written, it has to be done much harder." Looked it up and here you came through. God Bless!

[@HanYhak]

Hey - glad you liked it.

[@jimpemberton]

Love it! I love the whole album, too.

[@HanYhak]

Thanks Jim.

[@OHBHGO]

Brother Bushong have you ever thought of making an album of Hymns? I'd be the first in line to purchase!

[@HanYhak]

I have...currently sort of working on it.

[@jonathanjones1064]

@@HanYhak please make it happen!!! I would buy!

[@HanYhak]

@@jonathanjones1064 It's out now - just look me up on Spotify or iTunes...

[@darellpedro3443]

The former metalhead in me can't help but head bang to this!

[@HanYhak]

That was the plan...hehehe...good!

[@darellpedro3443]

@@HanYhak and it works every time i hear it!

[@AdamPaul2222]

Is this what it would sound like if Ozzy turned to Jesus Christ????

[@fuzzycounsellor9147]

Love this version, thanks for info. on where to download.

[@jonathankotyk3075]

Jesus Christ is Lord

[@thescourge6827]

Rock Is Not Dead! Beyond the mainstream and the charts it is full of life and worship, as it is supposed to be as a true gift from the spirit! Sola Scriptura Sola Gratia Sola Fide Solus Christus Soli Deo Gloria We will overcome this world and all it`s evil.

[@frankhart9392]

Love it, Tim.

[@HanYhak]

Thank you, dear brother. I still get goose bumps when "I Know Better" kicks in...

[@helicam1234]

Oh noes. I just became the 666th like, on this page - no joke. LOL. Somebody help me out!!! Press that Like button. Oh well, this song graces James White's the Dividing Line / "Radio Free Geneva." Love it, brother! Soli Deo Gloria!!!

[@HanYhak]

Haha! Thnx...

[@rayortiz6189]

consider it a mockery of Nero (who 666 refers to), that his persecution failed 😉

[@HanYhak]

@@rayortiz6189 - Amen!

[@helicam1234]

@@rayortiz6189 - ...and cue Tim Bushong's "Reformation 500: A Mighty Fortress is our God..." 😉

[@Zaloomination]

This song rocks!!

[@HanYhak]

Much appreciated.

[@jamiecurry7240]

Love it, love it, love it, Amen

[@matthewsrodrigues1642]

Can you put this on iTunes?!?! This is awesome!

[@BBThumper1939]

Amen brother! Fight the good fight.

[@lorraineb61]

NICE!!!!!

[@solafide4054]

Post Tenebras Lux!!!

[@woodb51]

This rocks Tim!

[@janmartjanea1113]

May not be my cup of tea but awesome nonetheless. I need this in my playlist when I feel courageous! For those who argue against some genres of music (warning: tl;dr post)... ...If you say you are stumbled, and if you claim you are a mature Christian, BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF for misquoting 1 Corinthians 8. Repent and learn to read the Bible in an expository manner. ...If this is "defacing the olden hymns", is making a fuss on Biblical grounds (expository) or you are just speaking out of your own preference and twisting God's word? ...The Bible never demonized or recommended any genre. "Man looks outward but God looks in the heart". Beware. Making big fuss over preferences is a sign of immaturity. God says we got to esteem others above our own (so both sides should bear with one another in love and respect each other's preferences). ...If you argue that the proponents of metal and rock (or any other genre) were immoral by God's standards, Mozart loves naughty toilet humor (gross actually), Beethoven had a fiery temper, and Wagner was a megalomaniac. If you can't know that the Bible speaks against these deeds, stop fussing over preferences and read your Bible first. ...If you argue that classical music is the only "godly" genre, you should listen to Hebrew music (Psalms for example) and reconsider. Music is only as good as the person listening to it. What may be music to some maybe noise to others. If Reggae music is what edifies our brethren in Jamaica, then we shouldn't condemn that. ...As a musician, caging yourself in one genre is like that servant with one talent who buried his master's money in the ground. You better be like other servants in the parable who let what they received flourish more and more, thus delighting their Master. Making big things of preferences and not obeying what the Bible actually says is a sign of immaturity. You are a Christian. Not a just a mere "conservative" churchgoer. REPENT. READ. OBEY.

[@christianmetaldreamur3491]

AMEN!!!!! Could not have said it better myself!

[@ScarriorIII]

Any chance of an instrumental version?

[@markxivlxii1390]

Is there a lead sheet or tabs for this? Its great