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I Was Dead, Now I'm Alive
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Aug 31, 2026 updated
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Jesus Culture's song celebrates the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice, emphasizing that believers are cleansed from sin and set free from spiritual bondage. The lyrics contrast death and life, bondage and freedom, highlighting the crucifixion as the pivotal event that brings salvation. It also speaks of the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence as a visible flame, signifying God's ongoing work in the believer. The repeated declarations of being clean, free, and saved through Jesus' blood reinforce the central message of redemption and new life in Christ.
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The stain of sin was on me
But the stain of Your blood prevails
I'm washed clean at the Cross
Where your death tore the veil
Darkness tried to silence
The shout of praise in me
Where Hell once had me shackled
The Son of Heaven set me free
I was dead now I'm alive
I was dead now I'm alive
Because Jesus was crucified
I was dead now I'm alive
I was bound but now I'm free
I was bound but now I'm free
Because Jesus came for me
I was bound but now I'm free
No longer reaching for your presence
Because Your presence lives in me
The seal of your Holy Spirit
Is like a flame for all to see
No longer reaching for your presence
Because Your presence lives in me
The seal of your Holy Spirit
Is like a flame for all to see
Burning inside of me
I was dead now I'm alive
I was dead now I'm alive
Because Jesus was crucified
I was dead now I'm alive
I was bound but now I'm free
I was bound but now I'm free
Because Jesus came for me
I was bound but now I'm free
By your blood I'm clean
By your blood I'm free
By your blood I'm saved
My sin is washed away
By your blood I'm clean
By your blood I'm free
By your blood I'm saved
My sin is washed away
By your blood I'm clean
By your blood I'm free
By your blood I'm saved
My sin is washed away
By your blood I'm clean
By your blood I'm free
By your blood I'm saved
My sin is washed away
I was dead now I'm alive
I was dead now I'm alive
Because Jesus was crucified
I was dead now I'm alive
I was bound now I am free
I was bound now I am free
Because Jesus came for me
I was dead now I'm alive
I was dead now I'm alive
Because Jesus was crucified
I was dead now I'm alive
I was bound now I am free
I was bound now I am free
Because Jesus came for me
Now I'm free
I was dead now I'm alive
I was dead now I'm alive
Because Jesus was crucified
I was dead now I'm alive
I was bound now I am free
I was bound now I am free
Because Jesus came for me
Now I'm free