LET NO ONE CAUGHT IN SIN REMAIN
Inside the lie of inward shame
But fix our eyes upon the cross
And run to Him who showed great love
And bled for us
Freely You’ve bled for us
Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with Him again
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Beneath the weight of all our sin
You bowed to none but heaven’s will
No scheme of hell, no scoffer’s crown
No burden great can hold You down
In strength You reign
Forever let Your church proclaim
O death, where is your sting?
O hell, where is your victory?
O church, come stand in the light
The glory of God has defeated the night
O death, where is your sting?
O hell, where is your victory?
O church, come stand in the light
Our God is not dead
He’s alive! He’s alive!
Matt Maher & Mia Fieldes
Song Meaning
“Christ Is Risen from the Dead” proclaims that sin, shame, death, and evil do not have the final word. Because Jesus died and rose, believers are called to leave the grave-like places that hold them and live in the light of His victory.
Biblical Message
The song draws from 1 Corinthians 15:54–57, which asks where death’s sting and victory have gone. It also reflects Romans 6:4–11: those united with Christ share in His resurrection life. The empty tomb is both a historic Christian proclamation and a present call to new life.
Reflection
Shame often tells us to remain hidden, as though failure were our permanent address. The resurrection says otherwise. Christ meets sinners with grace, breaks the power of death, and calls His church to stand in the light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of the song?
Jesus has defeated death, and His resurrection offers forgiveness, freedom, and new life.
What does “trampling over death by death” mean?
It means Christ defeated death through His own sacrificial death and victorious resurrection.
Is this song suitable for Easter?
Yes. Its direct proclamation of the resurrection makes it especially fitting for Easter worship.