Track List
Track 8: “Nailed to the Cross”
“Nailed to the Cross” is a bold declaration of freedom and forgiveness through the sacrifice of Jesus. It’s about the weight of sin being completely lifted because of what Christ accomplished on the cross. This song is a powerful reminder that the guilt, shame, and burdens we carry have already been dealt with—once and for all.
2 Corinthians 5:21 captures this truth perfectly: “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” Jesus didn’t just die for our sins; He became sin on our behalf, so we could be made righteous. That’s the heart of this song.
Colossians 2:13-14 speaks directly to the imagery in “Nailed to the Cross”: “He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.” Every sin, every mistake, every regret—it was all nailed to the cross with Jesus. And because of that, we are free.
Isaiah 1:18 adds a beautiful layer to this message: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” This isn’t just about forgiveness; it’s about complete transformation. The song reflects the joy and relief of knowing that we are not defined by our past but by the righteousness of Christ.
“Nailed to the Cross” is for anyone who’s struggling with guilt or feeling unworthy of God’s love. It’s a declaration that the work is finished, the debt is paid, and we are fully and forever free.
Track 8: “Nailed to the Cross”
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) – “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
Colossians 2:13-14 (NIV) – “He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”
Isaiah 1:18 (NIV) – “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”
Guilt has a way of clinging to us, even after we’ve been forgiven. We remember our mistakes, our failures, and the times we’ve fallen short, and sometimes it feels like those things define us. But the truth of the Gospel is that our sins were nailed to the cross—once and for all.
2 Corinthians 5:21 reveals the heart of the Gospel: Jesus, who was sinless, became sin for us so that we could become the righteousness of God. That’s not just a theological concept; it’s a life-changing reality. Every sin, every failure, every regret was placed on Him, and in exchange, we received His righteousness.
“Nailed to the Cross” is a declaration of this truth. The lyrics remind us that we don’t carry our sins anymore because Jesus carried them to Calvary. Colossians 2:13-14 tells us that He canceled the record of our debt, nailing it to the cross. The weight of our guilt and shame has been lifted—we are free.
Isaiah 1:18 paints a beautiful picture of this transformation: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” No matter how deep the stain, His blood makes us clean. We don’t have to live under the shadow of our past because Jesus has declared us forgiven.
Personal Application:
Are you still carrying guilt for something Jesus has already forgiven? Take a moment to visualize that burden being nailed to the cross. It’s not yours to carry anymore. Walk in the freedom of His forgiveness and let His righteousness define you.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for carrying my sins to the cross and declaring me forgiven. Help me to release the guilt and shame I’ve been holding onto and walk in the freedom of Your grace. Remind me daily that I am made righteous in You. Amen.
Lyrics
Track 8: “Nailed to the Cross”
Theme: Declaring that our sins and guilt are fully paid for at the cross.
Scripture Inspiration: 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us.”
Name of God: Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)
Verse 1:
The weight I carried crushed my soul,
A debt I knew I couldn’t hold.
But at the cross, You took my place,
You bore the wrath, You showed me grace.
The lies I lived, the wrong I’d done,
All laid upon the sinless One.
The nails drove deep, but deeper still,
Was love that bent to do Your will.
Chorus:
Jehovah Tsidkenu, my righteousness,
You took my shame and gave me rest.
The cross has spoken, sin is gone,
Your blood has made the weak one strong.
You paid it all, You count it done,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.
Verse 2:
I thought I had to earn Your love,
But You poured it freely from above.
No work of mine could change my fate,
But Your grace made the crooked straight.
So here I stand, with hands held high,
No longer bound, I testify.
The cross has spoken, I am free,
Your righteousness now covers me.
Chorus:
Jehovah Tsidkenu, my righteousness,
You took my shame and gave me rest.
The cross has spoken, sin is gone,
Your blood has made the weak one strong.
You paid it all, You count it done,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.
Bridge:
For hearts that think they’re too far gone,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, prove them wrong.
Show them grace, show them the cross,
Where every stain and sin is lost.
Lift them up, call them free,
Let them find their rest in Thee.
Chorus:
Jehovah Tsidkenu, my righteousness,
You took my shame and gave me rest.
The cross has spoken, sin is gone,
Your blood has made the weak one strong.
You paid it all, You count it done,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.
Chorus:
Jehovah Tsidkenu, my righteousness,
You took my shame and gave me rest.
The cross has spoken, sin is gone,
Your blood has made the weak one strong.
You paid it all, You count it done,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.
Outro:
May His cross be your victory,
May His blood set your heart free.
Jehovah Tsidkenu covers all,
In His grace, you’ll never fall.