This Rocker Knows the Gospel Truth: ‘He’s the Light’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Rock star Alice Cooper is sharing how he realized he’s saved through Christ — something none of us are worthy of.
“If we don’t all revolve around Christ, then we’re way out in space somewhere,” Cooper said on PRAISE. “He draws you in. He’s the light.”
“You’re drawn to that light, and it’s nothing you can explain in words,” he continued. “You know, it’s something that happens to your heart, where all of a sudden you realize who this is and you realize, ‘…I don’t…I’m not worthy of this.’”
He pointed out that even though we aren’t worthy of salvation, Jesus loved us and “knew our names.”
“Being hung on the cross, He knew your name. He knew my name,” the singer continued. “And that made me go, ‘How can I not believe in this?’”
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“He changes your heart. Now he didn’t say, ‘And now that you’re a Christian, you can no longer be in rock and roll.’ His plan was, now you’re a Christian, go be in a rock and roll band but follow me. Be Alice Cooper.”
Cooper believes Christianity isn’t about religious practices but a “one-on-one” bond with Jesus Christ.
“People have a very warped view of Christianity. They think it’s all very precise and we never do wrong and we’re praying all day and we’re right wing,” he told The New York Daily.
“There’s nothing in Christianity that says I can’t be a rock star,” he said.
He knows that God is the maker of earth and humanity and is “all-powerful” and in control.
“…He has total control over everyone’s life,” Cooper said. “People aren’t feeling fulfilled by how many cars they own or the size of their stock portfolio. Even the addicts are saying, It doesn’t matter how many drugs I take, I’m not fulfilled. This isn’t satisfying. There’s a spiritual hunger going on.”
At 76, the faith-filled performer is definitely still rocking and rolling. He’s got ten performances lined up from December through February and is slated to perform a big show with My Chemical Romance next summer.
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