'We Need to Value Truth Over Feeling': Skillet's John Cooper Reacts to Christian Leaders Renouncing

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[@lonefaolan6042]

No pastor, musician or any Christian leader should be elevated. God should be the only one in that spot.

[@anar3602]

How does that work exactly? Hasn't it been God ways throughout scripture to elavate His leaders? With elevation comes influence. The church is called to influence change in this world through elevation that the Lord Himself has given. Yes, Jesus is to be elevated in our hearts above ALL as Lord of lords and King of kings. But God elevates: e.g. David, Daniel, His prophets of old, etc. Just because men fail doesn't mean that God does not use elevation of a man or woman of God to His glory.

[@yaelrar.4460]

Scripture says, We must decrease. HE must increase!!

[@Sacrifice-Paid]

Kιƚƚყ ɳҽƙσ it’s amazing how 1 thing can be interpreted in different ways, cos I’ve not taken what John Cooper has said in the same way u have.... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@iWh15tl3]

Amen!!!

[@eventide55]

Ana R this is Jesus speaking... And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32

[@Santiago-cz9di]

about time, a christian singer stands up for the word of God.

[@zebpettyninja]

This guy promotes Marylin Manson and partners with all these death metal band. I agree with what he is saying. But its seems like hes just saying it. If he just focuses on the gosple he won't be able the be at the status hes at.

[@Unity116]

@@zebpettyninja So? He's just following what the Bible says, to love others as God has loved us

[@jayu9642]

@@zebpettyninja exactly. And good thing he didn't otherwise we would not have some banging good music today. There is more to life than religion. Im sure he follows his religion well. Is a solid human. And still can rock out

[@tinadupree4028]

@@zebpettyninja AMEN🙏 Thank You❗NO THESE are WELL known SATAN'S....look it Up... SERVUS CHRISTI 💯don't be deceived... Blessings in JESUS Name💌

[@marycdark5416]

@@zebpettyninja You mean John Cooper does these things?? I have followed Skillet for a long time and have NEVER heard of that. Source(s) please and thank you :)

[@androidqmusic1023]

I've heard Christians pick on Skillet and their sound, implying that they are "not truly saved" ....look who's speaking truth now! Praise God for the strong believers in this crazy world

[@siervodedios5952]

The problem is they were looking at the folk of Skillet's outside appearance instead of the heart. But that's what God looks at, the heart not looks.

[@streetsfleets8337]

Why tattoos tho not allowed to have tats

[@kissinhomiesgn8719]

streetsfleets the verse that traditionally talks about “not marking your body” is in the context of paganistic tattoos, even Christ himself has a tattoo in the book of revelation, don’t worship your tattoos or things on them though

[@streetsfleets8337]

@@kissinhomiesgn8719 your high bro any markings on the flesh Purposefully made is satanic even if its christ of cross it doesn't matter

[@kissinhomiesgn8719]

streetsfleets Revelation 19:16 includes this description of Jesus: “On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords.” Some people have read this verse and concluded that Jesus has a tattoo on His thigh! Here we can clearly see Christ has markings on his body

[@jacobhero1577]

You know im not even Christian heck i aint even religious but i respect a man who is honest and passionate about what he believes in

[@heejoonshin4223]

JacobHero I mean aside from terrorist groups I guess.

[@jacobhero1577]

@@heejoonshin4223 Lol naw them too

[@Gloopsie]

@@jacobhero1577 Their is a way bigger meaning to this man than you think.

[@jacobhero1577]

@@Gloopsie Who John? John is a very strengthening and empowering person and he brings out an awesome side in me i never knew i had with his music

[@Gloopsie]

@@jacobhero1577 he's a very spiritual person, not many are like him.

[@chrison1604]

First time Ive been happy w a famous Christian’s answer to a secular world 👏🏾👏🏾

[@joshportie]

Dont be so sure hes Christian touring with and promoting Satanists.

[@leehitt4704]

josh portie Can you elaborate?

[@electricpuddle1320]

josh portie have they proven been satonists?? Or is that just something you saw on the internet and decided to go with it?

[@vickyandersen8660]

Elijah Taylor It is. They don't mention Jesus' name. Do some research people

[@theamdrummer]

@@joshportie I'm pretty sure Jesus hung out with those who were lost ;)

[@thebelievertheone1625]

Genuine Repentance is not an emotion. It is a decision. - Derek Prince

[@ce6236]

@ Ana R. . . When your on a pulpit nobody wants to hear your heart & emotion. They need to hear the word of God.

[@Yecats29]

C E yes they need to hear the word of God but more than not that’s not what they hear at all. They hear the teachers emotions and most teachers are spewing a feel good gospel not the true word of God.

[@bloodandbonezzz]

Very true! Thanks, even I needed this.

[@therevealer636]

i recomend you too watch Behold Israel-Amir Tsarfati..updates and biblical end prophecies

[@enya9233]

Love the way that man was teaching. So much wisdom and truth. We need pastor like him in our churches asap.

[@noeramirez6094]

Point is, don't fix your eyes on men. Fix your eyes on GOD. Men fall, it's part of being human. But God NEVER falls.

[@jamestor6700]

thats why he flooded the whole world

[@shukakura937]

@BrantheBroken based on whats going on in the world, seems like its the end times according to Revelations. Thats what i believe at least. It saddens me that you dont believe in God, but its your right to believe what ya want.

[@Praise___YaH]

This "jesus" of Nazareth, the NAZARENE, NOT Bethlehem, was NOT The Messiah, he is NOT Who they Crucified for the sins of man. "jesus" (Latin: Iēsous), (Greek: Ἰησοῦς) Latin: Je/Ge means "Earth" Sus means "Pig". "je sus" means EARTH PIG, that your savior??? Here is the REAL Messiah, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man Yad He Vav He is what Moses wrote (Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3) Yad = Hand He = Breath Vav = Nail He = Breath Yad He, which forms The Creators Name YaH, (Hand Breath), as YaH's Hand Forms/Creates and His Breath brings forth life (Adam) Vav He (Nail Breath), YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion, for those who call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), the exact same way YaH arrived to Joseph NOT through childbirth. YaH was NOT Crucified on a "cross", but according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be nailed on an Almond Tree for blasphemy as the Messiah claimed He was YaH. He was YaH, NOT this "jesus" HalleluYaH means "Praise YaH", that's what HalleluYaH means, NOT Hallelujesus people. When you pray, pray to YaH, call out His Infallible, Holy and Sacred Name.

[@gr0uch02a]

The difference being, of course, men exist. Fix your eyes on the voices in your head. Yeah, that sounds about right. Man created "god", not the other way around.

[@shukakura937]

@@Praise___YaH Jesus was a real person, who was REALLY crucified, theres no debating that, no historian, chrustian/muslim/athiest or otherwise, will debate that.

[@krevin543]

Skillet man, my first album I ever owned was comatose. So good to see him here and still unwavering for the gospel.

[@horsesandbruins]

Comatose was my first album too! Comatose and Skillet in general was my first concert ever, when I was almost 11. God used their music to save my life

[@gundorstoneskin5900]

Never owned any albums of any artist or group, but Skillet was the first group I fell in love with, and didn't even realize they were a christian band righy away.

[@guitarboyjeff]

Mine was Collide!!

[@keristory5978]

This is all stems from seeker friendly services. More about “entertaining” than demonstrating God and His character.

[@MrMixolydian7]

So true. Kambucha over doctrine

[@terintiaflavius3349]

Hill song, Bethel all these so called churches are leading so many astray

[@dystopian2153]

Definitely agree

[@dystopian2153]

@@MrMixolydian7 great way to put it thank you!

[@Erix7810]

@@terintiaflavius3349 They are both money machines doing nothing besides entertaining the masses and creating bizarre, hypnotic experiences for people.

[@paishothiumai2564]

I love you man for standing up for the gospel and for being bold. 👍🏼

[@shoelover64]

John always keeps it REAL

[@James-FL]

because it takes bold courage to speak and demonstrate your faith. This is why the now 40 and 50 year olds must now step up, speak up and lead the way for the younger generation to follow. Our time is now

[@dmiller413]

@@bluegarlic733 If Jesus had not toured with tax collectors, we wouldn't have the Gospel of Matthew... Just sayin'... ;-)

[@dmiller413]

@@bluegarlic733 Let me ask you this: is everyone that you work with a believer? John, Korey, Seth and Jen are musicians. Their job is to entertain fans. That's what they do (extremely well, if I may add). They let their light shine in an otherwise dark world... Kinda like... Jesus. Allow me to willingly wreck your theology: Jesus knew Judas was a thief... Jesus knew Mary's reputation... Jesus called Matthew from his tax booth... Jesus didn't expel the Samaritan woman nor the Roman Centurion... He showed love - and GREAT miracles (and countless salvations) were the result. John Cooper has been doing this for +20 years, staying faithful to God, Korey, and himself. Now he is reaching THOUSANDS for the Gospel (and walking it out).

[@chrisboel1611]

I love this quote by Paul Washer. “We have no right to water down the Gospel’s offense or civilize its radical demands in order to make it more appealing to a fallen world or carnal church members. Our churches are filled with strategies to make them more seeker friendly by repackaging the Gospel, removing the stumbling block, and taking the edge off the blade so that it might be more acceptable to carnal men. We ought to be seeker friendly. But we ought to realize that there is only one seeker and He is God. If we are striving to make our church and our message accommodating, let us make them accommodating to Him. If we are striving to build a church or a ministry, let us build it on a passion to glorify God and a desire not to offend His majesty.”

[@nicoledickerson9516]

I really appreciate this quote. I dont know Paul Washer, but this quote relates so much to the church my 13 yr old wants to attend right now. Thanks for sharing it.

[@garrisonsmith1882]

gave. me. chills.

[@beulaho]

This is a wonderful statement! Do you know what sermon/book this quote is from?

[@DL-rl9bd]

Beulah O No, but you should read my comment above. It’s much more relevant and realistic.

[@mimilemay7213]

Chris Boel Thank you for sharing this. I quit a church because they focused on their own good deeds and not Jesus Christ’s spilt blood. Even on Christmas Eve- they had the gall to promote themselves rather than just have a worshipful Christmas service. And we wonder why our country is in the throes of deterioration, let alone families.

[@Drumzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

"We're letting the culture invade the church" Well said brotha.

[@michaelrainbow4203]

Our culture comes from Christianity. We are now witnessing what it was destined to become. You are only seeing what Christianity was destined to become from the beginning.

[@adrianromero8420]

He was dropping truth bombs.

[@Matt-tc1ml]

@@michaelrainbow4203 True but that all changed once we took God out of everything. And so now there is no moral compass.. no foundation. Christianity will go on without America. Jesus is alive and well and lives in the hearts of all those who believe. It will go on until He returns.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

@@michaelrainbow4203 "Our culture comes from Christianity." No it doesn't.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

@HAULINGWOLF AMV 2.0 You haven't been paying attention to culture for many, many years. All kinds of things in society affects culture and much of it is outside Christianity. John acknowledges this fact. You want Christianity to influence culture, not culture to influence Christianity.

[@ilive4god2007]

This guy is 100% right: WE as Church must invade the culture, not the opposite!

[@i7abella]

Amen!

[@ilive4god2007]

@@i7abella si, mi hermana )

[@ilive4god2007]

@@soniasliger-luscombe9269 I don't trust masons and their opinion, sorry ) But thank you for sharing this masonic review anyway.

[@sarahlee8022]

Right on

[@soniasliger-luscombe9269]

@@ilive4god2007 I'm not even talking about his review but the interviews speak for themselves...

[@dmiller413]

THIS. This. John Cooper spitting bars of pure truth! Man... I pray that people catch this heart! This is what the church NEEDS!!

[@lillyluvsJesus]

Amen! Deepest truth spoken in a long while and it only took 5 minutes and some change! God is stirring our hearts!

[@dmiller413]

@@bluegarlic733 I see the fruit of his life. I hear the scripture in his lyrics. I hear his heart... And I see that he's taking the Gospel to people who many "Christians" are too busy judging as sinners to reach...

[@dmiller413]

@@bluegarlic733 I don't think you understand that scripture... Answer me this question: Did Jesus eat with sinners as to be a light? (Yes) Did the Pharisees judge Him and call him names (glutton and drunkard)? Also yes. As for "dusting off your feet"... You haven't been to my house, nor have you offered your peace nor love. When you come to my town and the dust of rejection of truth is on your feet... Maybe then... But I think you need to dust off your Bible and read it more carefully...

[@Kutless1308]

@@bluegarlic733 as Christians we are to be in the world but not of the world, in the video he directly addresses the issue at hand when asked how he stays balanced in his environment he replied that he feeds himself truth through reading scripture. Just like the other commenter said, Jesus spent most of his time with thieves and outcasts.

[@REAlREAction]

Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life.

[@emperor___palpatine]

REAl REAction never been a statement more true!

[@jamesdenton94]

amen🙏🇺🇸

[@suzie_lovescats]

REAl REAction Amen 👏🏻

[@brotherscott8599]

Truth and so is this which 99% of Christians don’t do; Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness and thy law is the truth. Psalms 119:142

[@777fiddlekrazy]

AMEN!!

[@zeusdelorne6744]

Always liked Skillet's music, now I just have another reason to like them.

[@grandmasterdiaz954]

Agree.

[@jacobhero1577]

[Everybody liked that]

[@kurokoro]

Im not Christian at all or religious but I do like some of their songs like Hero and monster.

[@en5788]

Wow, he is pretty honest about his own music and writing style.

[@mstance8134]

Let's pray for one another as the time draws near!

[@lifesjourneywithlavinae]

Amen

[@autumxxleaves4186]

Joshua the Russian that’s not loving, as Christians we want them to turn away from sin(1 Corinthians 6:9-11)and live for Christ, that’s all

[@masont2429]

Mstance what time?

[@kacejohnson4099]

Joshua the Russian Jesus died on the cross for YOUR sin, MY sin, AND THERE sin. That is very unbiblical to wish hell upon anyone. Matthew 5:44 says "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you". I am not saying that the "LGBTQ" is not sinful, because it is, but we are called to love all, and show them who Jesus is. Also, saying that about blacks is very wrong as well. They where made in the image of God, JUST LIKE you and me were. They are JUST as loved, valued, and equal as you and me. Jesus died on the cross for their sin, just like he did for mine, and yours.🙂

[@lizamena9124]

@Joshua the Russian you are not a Christian you are just someone who is trolling, trying to get people to blaspheme the name of God, and hate Christians! REPENT! You are only fooling yourself! For God can not be mocked!

[@benbankson]

Wow really powerful 🙏🙏🙏 I never knew John Cooper had such a strong faith in God’s word and His place in our lives!

[@gearcrushgaming5141]

I’m not religious but I think people who can be so devoted to their religion are amazing. I will always support them even if I’m not in the same. And I will always continue to listen to skillet

[@wyvern4588]

I'm not Religious, I'm faithful, there is a difference- I'm a Christian, believe that Christ's blood was spilled for us, and hold nothing above him. Really that's it, no hail Mary's or whatever made up ritual other people practice, But once you come to God, you want to learn more, and those who are saved are not ashamed to defend the word. What was written thousands of years ago is unfolding at a rapid pace. I give us one, maybe 2 centuries left, the corruption of man is out of control lately. Never too late to let Him in. (I mean, unless you die that is.)

[@gabriellephillips7652]

I don’t think I’ve ever been a bigger fan of Skillet than I am right now. 😍😍. Thank you for sharing

[@kiml9589]

Gabrielle Drumm Same!!! 💯👏🔥

[@joshportie]

Fan, short for fanatic, a form of worship. This band promotes Satanic bands.

[@bmwmdude]

josh portie can you name a satanic band that skillet promotes, haven’t heard this. Just wanting knowledge.

[@mauriceperez1479]

bmwmdude I’m pretty sure there won’t be a reply

[@joshuakeith4604]

josh portie evidence? You’re just making claims, I’m all for exposing things but I don’t see reason for it please show me

[@Brucev7]

4:36 Absolutely correct. It is about God, what He wills, not about us. 'Thy will be done'

[@Brucev7]

@Servant Of The Most High if one makes it so. I do not. Also, I do not wear one. I worship the King of Kings, Lord of Lords! Revelation 19:16 1 Timothy 6:15

[@Brucev7]

@Servant Of The Most High Thank you for your interest.

[@brendacollins345]

We need to fall back in love with Jesus!! Jesus is ENOUGH for me!!

[@jehkjshrfk]

Can't relate

[@civone6009]

Brenda Collins speak for yourself. There’s zero evidence he exists and the Bible is so contradictory, how do you know what to believe. I can’t even figure out when Jesus was supposedly born...for someone that is supposed to be the most import figure of our lives, you’d think we should at least know when he was born, especially of a virgin

[@jrjphillips]

The figure of jesus came out of a turbulent historical time when the Jews needed a figure to assist them in transcending their worldly difficulties (although, in terms of Jewish scripture, he was a failed messiah, even though Paul lifted up "his"name and made a religion out of "him") Historically there are quite a few figures that could have been the model for Jesus, or could have been Jesus (possibly even including Paul himself), for people who don't believe in a historical Jesus or subscribe to the idea that the bible is %100 percent infalliable (which its not, matthew mark luke and john couldnt even get their geography right) its more constructive to think of Jesus as the archetypal perfect man rather than criticize people for believing in a figure that may or may mot have existed.

[@michaelrainbow4203]

Enough for you in what way?

[@samnunya9798]

I never fell out of love with God. I fell out of love with mankind who ruined God's work.

[@michaeladamcaira9174]

Thank You John,it's a blessing to hear from a rocker who is a devout Christian,Rock on

[@jorgel.4406]

So sad that Christians have to be told about the value of the Word of God.

[@thomasredxjackson6906]

It's the great falling away along with the great awakening interlocking in a coinciding strange way.💢™

[@renitv]

@@thomasredxjackson6906Boom! Finally someone said it😀.

[@PapaJohn1969]

Porter Maxwell ungodly. Clearly your not Christian

[@truetalk5023]

Public Schools named their churches Public Schools, and they're all Antichrist because you can't talk about Christ... PA'rents drop their children off at the government facility so they can go chase the money'Z.. Goodbye hello, Heaven'O hell'O, They only know what they've been taught, Shalom

[@renitv]

@@truetalk5023 what? You can't talk about Christ?😲

[@kingd619]

There is only One: Truth: JESUS! ❤️

[@michaelrainbow4203]

Now that you have named truth (i.e. Jesus), please describe truth. In the words of Pontius Pilot, "what is truth?"

[@kingd619]

Michael Rainbow Only a fool corrects a scoffer.

[@kingd619]

Truth: Grace: JESUS, has to be revealed. God doesn’t fit into the system of our finite minds.

[@michaelrainbow4203]

@@kingd619 Yeah, you're right. Sorry about that, man. Wasn't in my best frame of mind when I left the comment. Was taking my frustration out on you, I suppose. Anyway, peace be with you.

[@ddizzler2]

So basically he’s saying we need a HERO🎸 just in time🎶🎵

[@mariahwisdom-peters6919]

😂😂😂

[@ReDiiKuLuS]

"You make me feel invincible earthquake powerful

[@anar3602]

20 thumbs up! Just had to play it!

[@justahuman9273]

Actually we HAVE a hero. Just have to accept him! 😏

[@91Rapunzel]

Yeeees

[@joeymcfloey2467]

My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteous!

[@deliriousmysterium8137]

You are sick, you would have crucified someone yourself, you need enlightenment and not to fear your own shadow. Jesus is a lie

[@pinky9440]

Wake up and realize that you believe in a man-made idol that can do nothing for you. There is only one true God. God makes it very clear in the Old Testament that He is the only one, there is NONE ELSE. More than 2 dozen times God says thete is none else, no other Saviour. Reject the man-made idol created by Christianity and get to know the real true God.

[@anar3602]

Amen!

[@anar3602]

@@deliriousmysterium8137 You are only saying that because you don't know Him. Although over simplistic one example that makes sense to me . . . If your mother, whom you have loved all your days as a gentle integrerous and peace woman is suddenly arrested for murder. You go to her to get her side of it. She tells you that she did do it, but that she had no choice. Unfortunately, she is unable to explain, but asks you to trust her. As her child, you are able to face a world telling you that your mother is a monster because you know her in ways that only a child knows his own mother. This is true of God, to those that have met Him, and walk with Him daily. It has been my experience that God, as a diety is an eminating being. His essence is literally LOVE, HOLY LIGHT, and WISDOM. I say eminating because these attributes, amongst innumerable others, are tangibly perceivable at His discretion as knowings. Like packets of instant knowledge that you just suddenly know. When He shows up, you know. He shows up through faith/expectation like a beckoning hunger from our very soul. He goes where His pressence is welcomed and hungered after. Sadly, too many pulpits are teaching against the expectation of encountering and hearing God. Which means . . . . religion without the pressence of God, which results in empty religion that is a white washed tomb.

[@danielstapleton8875]

Well, HE SAYS he will judge us by our works. Something you "all grace" people might consider. christians are the lawless. The apostates. His followers know His name (and the counterfeit) and obey Him.

[@mathewlanier8352]

2 Timothy 4:3 “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;” King James Version (KJV)

[@LelomsSunshine]

Amen!

[@nathanuelbryce]

One of my favourite verses 🙏🏼

[@mathewlanier8352]

Nathanuel Bryce same :) very telling of the times.

[@Tide12NC]

Mathew Lanier - Absolutely correct!!! Give them the Word of God

[@mathewlanier8352]

Tide16nc Absolutley :) error hates truth! If they get mad it’s because the are being convicted! Praise God!

[@saquesas]

There is no fear of the Lord is what I see.

[@keljells]

I agree. No one has accountability to our Father anymore nor an appreciation for the sacrifice Jesus made for us. People are lost.

[@PeopleHealthTru]

Children need to be raised by fathers. Most American churches let divorcing feminists invade and control the churches. The feminist religion/party rejects God.

[@ebriggs3498]

Yes, holy fear. I know Christians who a shacking up! When you confront them, they make excuses! No fear of a HOLY God! 😢

[@PeopleHealthTru]

@@ebriggs3498 The worst is divorced women who remarry. Strictly forbidden. Rejecting God but welcomed in US fake churches.

[@anar3602]

@@PeopleHealthTru Women in the US get divorces for many reasons. Afterall it is better to divorce an ungodly man than to kill him in self defense. Since you're not God maybe you should stop trying to do His job.

[@RadioCraftZ]

Even when I'm struggling with my faith, this man helps me to realize, what is truth and what I believe in.

[@oliverqueen1812]

Glad he's using his platform for some good in today's political climate

[@mommar394]

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

[@chaimomma9198]

Don’t be a spiritual “hitchhiker” following others and letting your faith become one that only follows man.

[@Michelleiscul]

This is probably the best comment I've seen. Too true!

[@drios007]

If we continue reading chapter 10 after verse 2 it says, "For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Romans 10:3‭-‬4 ESV" It always comes full circle to point to Christ. As a youth leader, I agree that my example will most likely set the standard for how the youth will practice their faith, and it puts pressure on me to be that example, but I also encourage them to not follow me too closely, since I am flawed and constantly working to fix my relationship with Christ. If they must follow my example, it is that, constantly work to build and fix your relationship with God. I encourage them to dust off thier Bibles and seek the truth for themselves as well as test it. The Holy Spirit will guide through who you need to talk, what questions to ask, and how to go about it. This doesn't surprise me what's going on. The Enemy is astute and knows who to hit to bring other's down, which is why it's important to fix and build our own faith on the Rock, that is Christ

[@drios007]

In short, you can't follow man blindly just because he seems to be a man of God.

[@JBzucc]

@@drios007 but the bible was written by man so is that not the same thing?

[@drios007]

Scripture is the inspired word of God written through man. So it's not the same thing. A collection of books, poems, letters and accounts written over the span of 1,000 years coming together to form one book, all speaking about the same man, is hard to leave up to coincident. The Bible tells us to challenge it and not only that, but the apostle Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:14, "And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain." In challenging Scripture, we actually challenge ourselves, the Bible turns in to a mirror and forces us to look at ourselves, then it tells us, through Christ change is possible. This can only be done through the Holy Spirit, the third man of the Trinity. Again, the apostle Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 2:14, "The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit." So when a believer that has been professing faith for a long time decides to fall, I beg to question, where exactly were they putting their faith, God or man? In my own experience, I too have gone through some experience that would cause me to question, the simple answer is to turn to scripture and find it there. The Bible is a sealed book, you can't take from it and you can't add to it.

[@mcpishicar7817]

We need more people like the guy who interviewed John. He didn’t try to bait him, he didn’t construe his words, he didn’t recoil over his opinions, etc. now if you put him on any other news network, you will see all of the above and more. FIX THE MEDIA!!!

[@chelzco6615]

He is famous and still living in Truth! Secret: "I'm feeding myself with Truth (God's words) even i'm struggling".

[@sammathai761]

John called them out in truth and love. God bless you!

[@davidhill2444]

Don't need a feel good church service, we need to cry out to him and have a real revival of his power.

[@TheChristAddict]

And what does all that mean?

[@Peonies925]

David Hill Hum? 🤔 I think it means true repentance knowing we are sinners and need the saving grace of God and that only through the blood of Jesus His son do we have redemption of sin. And that in Him through the power of being filled with His Holy Spirit, we move, we live and have our being. He left us with His Holy Spirit and the Gifts of the Spirit to empower us to preach the gospel to others that we serve a God that wants us whole Spirit, Soul and Body and He ultimately wants us to live with Him and worship Him for all eternity. People need to see the power of God these last days to understand HE IS REAL! JMHO of the meaning of the post above.

[@daggeo6279]

@@Peonies925 when you say "to see the power of God". Are you referring to people needing to see miracles from God to see that He's real?

[@scjklp6971]

Revival is a constant state. The Body of Christ is revived by definition. A fire that needs to be continually fanned isn't getting warming anything. Revival services are a money-making scheme. Totally unScriptural. If your "church" needs a revival they need a new pastor. The churches are only as good as their leadership.

[@daggeo6279]

Miracles arent needed today to believe that Jesus is who he says he is. It took thomas to physically see Jesus and his nail print scars to believe. Jesus' response was "he who believes without seeing (miracles included) are blessed". We have the written words Divinely spired by God's own Spirit to prove to us that He is real and in our hearts. We dont need miracles. The jews needed miracles. 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 Thats the problem with the church today. We're stil seeking after his miracles to believe him. I went down that road. Its a tough to go down

[@lauriecopeland2620]

Right on brother! Studying the word is greatly overlooked these days.

[@BillyBob-lk2uw]

2nd Timothy 2c vs3-4 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths......

[@jamesdenton94]

Lord we🙏foor the blind and lost

[@christianzavala5789]

Where does it say that in 2nd Timothy chapter 2 verse 3-4? I think you might have your reference wrong

[@christianzavala5789]

Billy Bob its 2nd Timothy chapter 4 verse 3

[@hannannah1uk]

Dont follow Pail, he contradicts Jesus. Rediscover Jesus in the 4 gospels and the Revelation.

[@thatguyty29]

@@hannannah1uk I would love to know how Paul contradicts Jesus. Please explain.?

[@tanyadixon7980]

Yes; I too am sad, and the ramifications are large. He also made a strong point:" I f we are struggling with who God is, it's us who has to adjust our view of Him to HIS view of himself; not ours."

[@deborahrogowski6447]

Amen! God is Sovereign! HIS WORD has not changed. We have become to self orientated. We are here to Glorify GOD not to please ourselves.

[@maryb.1313]

...the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. John 4:23

[@Brucev7]

Ezekiel 22:30And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

[@loveforgood7520]

I am guilty of that, when your so used to living life as you please with materialistic things and so on, it's hard. I am however trying to change and live the life God gave me to do what he has planned for me before I was born. It's really hard as I deal with my mental struggles and emotional struggles with certain things in my life, but I'm trying.

[@thefabulousnarwhal5410]

@@loveforgood7520 to die to our flesh is one of the hardest and most rewarding things we as believers get to do, I totally get where your at and just want to encourage you to trust Jesus with this journey of growth! There is victory found in every thought that we take captive or feeling we surrender to Christ, press into your relationship with Him and you will always be satisfied! Love ya!😊

[@Brucev7]

@@loveforgood7520 Submit to God, seek Lord Jesus Christ to lord over your life. Give your struggles to Him. Matthew 18:28 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

God called John to speak HIS TRUTH! Thank-you!!!

[@billiejbryan4537]

I love this! The Holy Spirit is the GREATEST Influence!!!

[@lmichelle6244]

YES!!!! AMEN BROTHER! the Holy Spirit is speaking through you. PLEASE all who hears this Mans words, take heed of the truths he has spoken. Search your soul and apply it Brothers and Sisters.

[@catsebn927]

Lmichelle Smith, we can all say nice things in interviews. There is SOOOO much deception out there, and it is getting worse and worse. If you want to know truth about John Cooper, please start by watching a video from the channel Servus Christi and watch his current video entitled, A Response to "Christian" Rock Bank Skillet. God bless you.

[@jeffouellette9946]

Why does everyone out here when they have a good conversation in Christianity are they are people saying it's the Holy Spirit working through them. How about the Liars out here preaching and practicing once saved always saved. Do you think they all have the Holy Spirit working through them? Especially when it's falsehood?

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

In an age when everyone is questioning or abandoning their faith, this guy goes against the PC culture and makes his stand.

[@j.s.2281]

It isn't pc culture to leave a belief behind. . People have been going back and forth for hundreds of years. Only difference now is people aren't afraid to admit they no longer believe in god.

[@cynda1178]

It's really sad that these people are falling away from the faith. John Cooper is absolutely right, and I'm glad that he's not falling away from the faith. He admits that he's not a perfect person, and that he has written songs that he wouldn't want to be played at a church, but that doesn't mean he's not a follower of God. I respect you, John, I really do. Keep up the good work! :)

[@mStRCrYpT]

I appreciate skillet. Been going to church again the last few weeks. Feels good. Have faith everyone

[@carlaheermans2038]

Do not be surprised; in these last days many will fall away from the faith. Maybe Judas Iscariot was the first one. Although he "walked", with Jesus he was not a true believer. Brothers and sisters, be steadfast in your faith until the end. For encouraging words , read chapter 15 from 1 Corinthians. Take special note of the last verse (58).

[@therevealer636]

i recomend you too watch Behold Israel-Amir Tsarfati..updates and biblical end prophecies

[@brentheavener7677]

Amen! Really encouraging. That’s for bringing the word of God unto these comments for upbringing & encouragement!

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

If we are to take the Bible literally, then Judas cast out demons along with the other 11 disciples when Jesus sent them out 2 by 2.

[@rynnaaugustrine3805]

Yes...agree

[@777Ryank]

Carla Heermans Is it really a question of believing?? Brother of Yeshua the Messiah: James 2:17 Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. 18 Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that Elohim is one. You do well. (Deut 6:4)The demons also believe, and shudder.

[@markscheinfeld3020]

Lord God, help us.

[@masterkeep]

@blondypoo Must not watch the one who claims only to speak truth yet judges everyone.

[@disgruntl3dv3t]

I've been listening to these guys since I first really accepted Christ in high school. Seeing this just makes me have so much more love and respect for them, not just as artists, but as people.

[@leahveal9501]

Skillet used to be one of my all time favorite bands at one time. John is right and I'm so glad he spoke up!

[@AwakenTheDawn2004]

Yes!!! God started dealing with me a while back that my son & I are ADDICTED to entertainment, which is a form of idolatry, turns us into spiritual slugs, and dampens that genuine soul hunger & thirst for communion with Jesus Christ and His Word. Love everything said here. Spiritual wimps of a Laodicean lifestyle will not make it, plain and simple. Awesome video. It needed to be said.

[@davidroberts3262]

I'm sharing your post on Facebook. Go strong brother!

[@CJ-lr4uq]

Be careful about saying who will and will not make it. Paul even said that the Laodiceans and also the Corinthians were still saved.

[@SCOUT_THE-SERVANT]

Powerfull stand and speach!

[@monarchmomdiy]

Thank you for standing for truth!!

[@believeroftheword4627]

Skillet is my teen age daughter's favorite band. (She's a smart girl!)

[@believeroftheword4627]

@UCECqzzgVjnwvRtU_IpVILhQ Yes, I am aware of the imagery used in the music industry as well as the deception there. As a mom of teenagers in the end times, I am thankful for Christian music. We do not watch their videos, but I listen to all lyrics carefully. I use the discernment God gave me and trust Him with my children. I am grateful for bands like Skillet because of the Christ-led example I have personally seen and I am grateful my teens choose Christian artists over Cardi B and Taylor Swift or Metallica and Linkin Park. Thank you for making sure I was aware of the "controversy" with Christian music.

[@mr.beefythecarnivore6415]

Favorite among all my youth group friends back in the day.

[@rungirlrun5386]

Show her Disciple! They are a wonderful, hard rock Christian band, and Kevin (the lead vocalist) always stops the show for a little while to preach, before closing out a concert. Jesus Christ has witnessed to me so much through their lyrics and concerts. I highly recommend their Horseshoes and Handgrenades album, along with their Long Live the Rebels album ❤

[@mattthebro999]

Believer of the Word what's wrong with Linkin Park?

[@teresasprowl]

That's why we should not follow man - The Word tells us it brings a snare to us if we do. Follow the One who will never fail ❤

[@AlmiraSmith]

Skittlet Is a Goodly man and I'm proud of him for acknowledgement of the situation

[@DaGoodVybe]

Almira smith Amen!!

[@micahiyobebe4030]

S K I T T L E T 💀💀

[@Konvinced89]

John, thanks for staying true to the message. Your voice is heard by hundreds of thousands, and your commitment to truth is encouraging. ☝🏼Rock on.

[@muajlct7723]

I agree with John. God bless you and family. 🙏🏻🙌🏻♥️

[@smartartist16]

Let the Truth set people free. Jesus said I am the Way, the TRUTH, And the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Right on John! Way to stand on the Word of God!

[@stephonnicholls150]

That scripture is found at John 14:6 ironically lol

[@servantofTheFatherSonSpirit1]

No we are not to give this person who has turned his back on his creator and has opened his arms to the world and the satanic system and they welcome him with wide open pit of hell. Sarah we not to give prayers or give God speed to those that has renounced their relationship and faith. They headline with the wickedness of the system.

[@servantofTheFatherSonSpirit1]

Look up Servus Christi on KZbin. He show you that skillets John and his wife has denounced their faith and look at who they are grouping up with then you’ll know what I’m talking about. John is a lying hypocrite

[@al-Jakarti]

*Jesus said* : ¨Now bring me the enemies who didn't want me to be their king. *KILL THEM WHILE I WATCH!* ¨ Luke 19:27

[@fordmotorsport11]

@@al-Jakarti why do you take scripture out of context? Jesus was speaking a parable and did not say that. Maybe read a little more before commenting.

[@robertgainz4221]

Your relationship with God is what’s important. The world might be getting colder but we need to be keep our lamps burning.

[@codysadler9718]

Robert Gainz how do I have a relationship with God if I can’t see him or hear him?

[@MsAJ224]

@@codysadler9718Through prayer.

[@krishutchins1056]

Damon Thompson has been screaming this message for 20 plus years!! Bless John Cooper

[@gen2917]

I’m standing up and applauding 👏🏼 This is truth and the Holy Spirit is speaking....bc it’s the same Holy Spirit. It brings no confusion...no chaos...John Cooper nailed it. I have no doubt. 🙏🏼😊

[@lulu-qw8xy]

Thank you John Cooper! God bless you and your family! We must STAND! ❤

[@sandyrak-salerno3705]

Many wolves in sheep’s clothing Forget what people are doing, no matter who they are, or who they say they are Keep your eyes on Jesus Christ, read the Bible for yourself, concentrate on your personal relationship with God, and ask the Holy Spirit for help for guidance to walk in God’s will

[@gbemiashaye1804]

Yes true

[@KrustyKrabbz2]

Reading the bible for yourself is how we got in this mess

[@MrAndorox]

Jesús is The Truth, The Way and The Life

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

Thank You

[@xxxmmm3812]

Bert Nernie only if you don’t have the holy spirit

[@keesvanderwal7549]

Applaus to you John. We make this subject part of our serment as an possible answer. Greatings from the Netherlands.

[@sokandueler9578]

“How do you stay balanced and true to the word of God?” “Through reading the word of God.” How is this a necessary question? How is this not an obvious answer?

[@jacobgarcia4826]

I think he asked the question because artists who are as big as skillet and who tour a lot don't have that much time on their hands, as they are constantly busy. I also think he asked the question because a lot of Christian artists struggle to stay faithful to God because of their busy schedules in terms of their music and touring.

[@justgideon]

THANK you John Cooper. We needed this word today more than ever

[@iamtroll8334]

I been telling my wife for the last 3 yrs I seen the Lord sorting out the real from the fake he's coming soon! This is the time of the wheat and the tare be repented have your hearts ready and keep the word in your heart!!

[@jonathanherrera2880]

I Am Troll no one cares

[@lon8486]

I Am Troll. I’ve been telling my son the exact same thing. I believe God is definitely separating the wheat from the tares, at least that’s what it seems like.

[@sophialia9635]

I agree the Lord has opened up my eyes and my husbands and we are seeing The word of God, repentance and Christ crucified is not being spoken at our church, the church has becomes a big social entertainment venue with positive word affirmation/motivation speaking fun event. We’ve decided to separate or should I say God has separated us from this movement. Its a style that is embracing the carnal world. Jesus bride is supposed to be married Jesus not world.

[@iamtroll8334]

@@sophialia9635 exactly these are the churches spoken about in revelations

[@codysadler9718]

I promise you and remember this for the rest of your life: Christ will not come during your lifetime. He will not come during anyone’s life time. Dead people don’t come back to life.

[@manuelacidalmonte1690]

❤️ "Is not God who needs to change, is me who need to change", thanks. 🌹

[@christophergriffith5273]

Steven Furtick immediately comes to mind when I watched this video.

[@chatgigipt]

Which means?

[@lunasea8908]

@@chatgigipt which means we should not love or be happy to know the fault of others but instead pray for them.

[@kopp6233]

But steven furtick hasn't walked away from faith

[@TashaEzaki]

SOLID 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Well said John Cooper 🕊🕊

[@onestepaway3232]

Truth doesn’t care about feelings.

[@crystalbrooks2684]

Wow! I never would have guessed the lead singer of a rock band would spit out so much truth, and humbly too. He said so many things just then that I related to and hit hard.

[@diannamichalidas9014]

Very well said John Cooper!!! What you said was straight on!!!! May God Bless you, your family, your band, and your church!! Praise be to God!!! 🙌🏻✝️

[@notallowed77]

The Word of God teaches us that "these people are self seeking and deceived " that "they only fall away because they never recieved the love of the Truth in the first place", read the book of Thessalonians.

[@TinaLeighh]

Wow some really good points! Another reason to love Skillet even more👌🏻

[@isaiahmoreno3067]

I didn't know Skillet was a Christian Band. And i also like the band.

[@njcanuck]

TinaLeighh have you checked out who they tour with? Black Sabbath and other satanic bands. Also Hillsong. Brags about it. Encourages people to attend these concerts. What he says sounds good. his actions tell a very different story. Check out Servus Christi channel for a thorough review of this band. Hope you reconsider.

[@TinaLeighh]

Nancy Wiebe ohh interesting. I will look into it, thank you!

[@kelechi5093]

TinaLeighh Lol his whole point was to not even focus on him or his band but to focus on God. I know you meant well but you’ve missed the point of what he said.

[@HeroHeather]

@@njcanuck I do really love what he is saying here. Very convicting and convincing of his sincerity. But when I went to a Christian concert a few years ago with multiple bands when Skillet played last I left because of the dark demonic energies that I felt from their performance. I don't want to judge his heart or integrity. I sincerely pray that the Holy Sprit has convicted him to True Repentance and Relationship with Christ.

[@biancarowena9040]

Skillet has stood strong for so long, has reached both Christian and secular markets, has inspired me and has been a great example in one of the hardest positions to be in (fame and in the spot light). So I’m so happy that John is speaking up and standing strong on the importance of God’s Word etc. Thank you 🙏

[@jd14985]

Amen to that John!!! You hit the nail on the head!!! I pray that everyone in America can watch this video!!!

[@jasonebenezer9726]

Truth has become subjective especially in the Christian community in these end times, when only the word of God presented to us in the Bible should be the undeniable truth we need to seek and find through the Spirit of Jesus.

[@jasonebenezer9726]

@Servant Of The Most High thanks for the word

[@mele1617]

Thank you Jesus for your Truth and thank you for John Cooper and his Wife they are awesome apologetics ...Jesus is the way the truth and the life ...amen preach it brother amen

[@pola5392]

pray that

[@pola5392]

Pray that to Lord Jesus Christ above this

[@m.s.5775]

Well stated Mr. Cooper, bringing it back to Christ!!😇👍

[@amandamayhue9057]

Wonderful job John. You're all over it buddy!

[@crystaldixon6175]

So well spoken. Glory to God, brother!

[@karenwhite41]

So thankful that this person of some fame, is speaking the truth about a matter I have been very concerned with. People of God...don't let the culture become more important than the Word of God.

[@go2therock]

Thank you so much for speaking up. This is our time. This is our stand.

[@shamiramiller5716]

Wow! Well spoken Skillet and Very needed for all to hear !! 🙌🏽🔥.. God bless you Skillet for Speaking nothing but absolute TRUTH of the gospel ✨💯🙌🏽

[@lydiabarrera8016]

Brother cooper I just want to say that this state is on point! I did like to add that I was brought back to the point of worship to our Lord. By your passion to praise God. Now I don’t ever want to be without that. Thank you for blessing many with the gift that God honored you with. Blessings

[@johnathanpratt944]

@Porter Maxwell dude you know there's a lot of cultures that use arousing music, for example Jewish culture. Remember when King David danced before the Lord? There is nothing wrong with solemn hymns, but you are way off the point. Skillet is shaming just about the entire Christian music industry with how true they are to God, and you're caught up on their sound. Please get refreshed on the scriptures and do not lean so much on the words and precepts of men. It can be hard in this day and age when reading the word of God is so discouraged, but please do. God bless.

[@johnathanpratt944]

@Porter Maxwell I understand what you're saying. The Bible says that we are in the world but not of it. To condemn people's musical taste is not Biblical, but I understand that their are areas Skillet can improve in. Still with that said, they are some of our last strong stand for what is right amongst the Christian music industry. We should pray for them and give them healthy criticism. They seem like the people that will take good Biblical advice. God bless.

[@contact3604]

Amen! 🙏 Well done for speaking out. God bless. Moira From England. ♥

[@rachellawson2276]

Thanks John for saying something!! I'm sad too. My boys and I saw you in concert last night in Iowa. Glad you lifted Jesus Christ name up during your show!! You guys rock! Thanks for being a positive influence for my kids and I! God Bless you and your family!

[@thesaltybeard1793]

Not a Christian. Love this band and other hard rock and metal Christian bands. Absolutely amazing bands and usually great people. Even if their songs are loaded with holy references they are done so tastefully and they can be taken in other ways with similar messages and lessons.

[@charlottecole4539]

The reason people walk away is because they only know about Jesus, but have not known him personally. No one builds a solid relationship with Jesus and walks away. Let's step aside and allow God to be God and everything will be just fine.

[@breezybird403]

No. It's too late. I'm 64, and left organized religion five months ago, taking away my generous contributions. The few churches that don't have insulting praise bands and scantily attired teens are 501 c3 sanctioned institutions. "Follow the agenda, attend our events and socialize in our diversity of commitments." All the while our culture and country are despised and dying.

[@lifewithlulu4056]

Those scantily clad teenagers need to meet Jesus full on. I welcome them to my church anytime as they need to know their value and worth is in Jesus. They need to know they’re loved. They need to know his grace. They don’t need legalistic judgement from adults. Those adults judging them usually need to face Jesus full on as well instead of being so hypocritical. Usually when faced with Jesus full on a heart change occurs and the things of this life aren’t important anymore. It’s starts with the inside first and then then the outside can change. God cares more about the heart as there are many modestly dressed people that have ugly bitter hearts. I can bet you God is more pleased with the teenager in short shorts and a broken/pure heart than with a modestly dressed bitter judgmental legalistic person. Look at the woman accused of adultery and Jesus ‘ response. It should tell you that scantily clad people are more important to Him than hypocrites that can’t see spiritually.

[@Gabriel.1985.]

@@lifewithlulu4056 Amen, also they need to know the severity of God, preach the gospel, that's all you need to do. As long as you have a good understanding of what the gospel is of course because most church goers don't.

[@breezybird403]

@@lifewithlulu4056 EXACTLY. The legalistic church that asks me to vow (on paper) to give them 10% of my gross income. Meanwhile a member family serves communion with cutie pie in leggings and a crop top. Choir robes are REQUIRED while singing on Easter and Christmas and other special Sundays. I considered wearing the same outfit to communion (at 64 and an overweight pear shape) to see if they could get a hint! However, four dear ladies have reached out to me since I quit attending five months ago. I heard, "It's not about you". It meant, "It's about your money."

[@breezybird403]

@@Gabriel.1985. The severity of God forbid priests to expose their thighs while ascending the temple stairs. Churchgoers don't read the Bible, I agree!

[@SoldierOfTheLord]

Amen! "Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord." - Jeremiah 17: 5. (KJV)

[@jehkjshrfk]

Don't trust man trust the invisible guy in the sky who ignores you. Great advice bud

[@SuperFunJess]

I honestly think that if one falls away, they haven’t been worshipping truly and deeply enough. I’m a crybaby when it comes to certain topics/songs with God... His love is just so amazingly loyal and powerful💖

[@eviesstrong_]

Brotha John Cooper 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelnwachukwu]

You are right brother, you have been really recovered brother, keep it up.

[@Jennifer_Cruz]

Wow! I am absolutely, 100% godly proud of you John! Thank you for speaking uncompromising Truth!! Praise God! ❤️🙌🏼

[@melodysacpopo5252]

The lead singer of skillet has got a revelation. We should not try and fit God into our box but let God change us through his word and what it says. Love it.

[@emilyhutton9256]

Yes!!! I've been a fan of Skillet since Night of Joy 2010 they were there & that was the first time i ever heard them & i fell in love with Monster & then Whispers in the dark, a recommended album is Comatose & they're newest one Victorious you won't regret it!!! God is sooooo good!!!