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What An Awesome God

Phil Wickham

An independent Berean Test-inspired review for worship leaders comparing lyric clarity, biblical accuracy, and congregational fit.

9.2out of 10
Corporate worshipYES
Theological depthMIXED
Confidence0.93
Published2025

Component Scores

Message9.5
Biblical accuracy9.0
Outsider clarity9.0
Glorifies God9.5

Message

The song communicates that God is supremely worthy of praise because He reigns with wisdom, power, and love; created all things; rules over spiritual powers and nature; saved sinners through Christ's death and resurrection; and will return to end sorrow, sin, and shame. Its message is clear, explicitly Christian, and centered on God's greatness and redemption.

Biblical Accuracy

The lyrics strongly align with Scripture through themes of God's reign, universal worship, Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, salvation, the worthiness of the Lamb, and future restoration. A few poetic phrases are less precise, especially 'healing in His veins,' but they do not overturn the song's clear Gospel-centered content.

Lyric Line Notes

  • Supported Name above all Names

    This reflects the exaltation of Christ above every name.

    Philippians 2:9-11
  • Supported He can Name them all

    God's naming and sustaining of the stars is a biblical image of His sovereign greatness.

    Psalm 147:4, Isaiah 40:26
  • Supported ev'ry knee falls

    The lyric echoes Scripture's teaching that every knee will bow before the Lord.

    Philippians 2:10, Romans 14:11
  • Supported wind and waves obey

    This points to Christ's authority over creation.

    Mark 4:39-41
  • Supported Friday on a cross

    The lyric clearly grounds salvation in Christ's crucifixion for shame and sin.

    1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21
  • Supported Sunday morning rose

    This directly affirms Christ's resurrection.

    1 Corinthians 15:3-4
  • Supported wipe our tears away

    The lyric reflects the promised future removal of sorrow, pain, and death.

    Revelation 21:4
  • Questionable healing in His veins

    This is poetic and likely means Christ's life and blood bring restoration, but the wording is not a direct biblical formulation and could be clearer.

    Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24

Outsider Clarity

An outsider would likely understand this as Christian worship about God's greatness, Christ's death and resurrection, and future hope. The object of worship is repeatedly named as God, and the Gospel references are explicit. Some poetic imagery such as fire in His eyes and healing in His veins may require interpretation, but the overall message remains clear.

Glorifies God

The song overwhelmingly glorifies God, His reign, His attributes, His saving work in Christ, and His coming restoration. The singer's response is worship rather than self-focus.

Scripture Support

  • Philippians 2:9-11
  • Psalm 147:4
  • Mark 4:39-41
  • 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
  • Revelation 5:12
  • Revelation 21:4

Corporate Worship

This is suitable for ordinary congregational worship. It is God-directed and God-centered, names God clearly, includes explicit Gospel content, and calls the congregation to praise. The poetic lines about fire and healing do not create a material risk requiring pastoral explanation or lyric adjustment.

Theological Depth

The song includes foundational worship themes such as praise, God's greatness, and Christ's resurrection, while also reaching into richer doctrinal material: divine sovereignty, atonement, Christ's victory over death, eschatological restoration, and the worthiness of the Lamb.

Concerns

  • The phrase 'healing in His veins' is poetic and less precise than the surrounding Gospel language.
  • The repeated refrain is simple, but repetition does not significantly weaken the song's clarity or substance.

Recommended Changes

  • Consider clarifying 'healing in His veins' if doctrinal precision is desired, though it is not necessary for congregational use.

Limitations

  • Generated from title and lyrics only.
  • Does not evaluate artist theology.
  • Not an official Berean Test review.

Closing Comments

A clear, Scripture-rich worship song with strong emphasis on God's reign, Christ's saving work, and future hope. Its few poetic compressions are minor compared with its explicit biblical anchors.