AFTER FOREVER (A Black Sabbath-cover) by DocRoc & the NewChristMan band. Lyrics by Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath ~ The first Christian Rock Song-!
Have you ever thought, about your soul, can it be saved?
Or perhaps you think, that when you’re dead, you just stay in your grave.
Is God just a thought, within your head, or is he part of you?
Is Christ just a name, you read in a book, when you were in school?
When you think about death, do you lose your breath?
When you think about death, do you lose your breath, or do you keep your cool?
Would you like to see the pope, on the end of a rope, or do you think he’s cool?
Well I have seen the truth, I've seen the light, and I've changed my ways.
I'll be prepared, when you're lonely and scared, at the End of Days.
When you think about death, do you lose your breath?
Could you be afraid, of what your friends might say, if they knew you believed.
They should realize, before they criticize, that God is the Way.
Is your mind so small, that you have to go, wherever they run.
Will you still sneer, when death is near, and worship the sun?
When you think about death, do you lose your breath?
--- The first 'Christian' Rock Song-!
Many viewed Black Sabbath as devil-worshippers in the 1970s because of their dark sound, image and lyrical content. However, the words of this song are pro-Christianity, proclaiming a belief in the existence of God and the Christian faith.
Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath - Bass player), who was raised a Catholic, penned the lyrics. Speaking to Bass Guitar Magazine, he explained his thinking behind them. "A lot of it was because of the situation in Northern Ireland at the time," he said. "There were a lot of religious troubles between the Protestants against the Catholics. I was brought up strictly Catholic and I guess I was naive in thinking that religion shouldn't be fought over."
"I always felt that God and Jesus wanted us to love each other. It was just a bad time in Northern Ireland, setting bombs off in England and such. We all believed in Jesus - and yet people were killing each other over it. To me it was just ridiculous. I thought that if God could see us killing each other in his name, he'd be disgusted."
"Black Sabbath" was one of the first Hard Rock bands (before metal) that influenced me to start playing Classic Rock in the 70’s for JESUS. I pray that GOD would use this song to open up your 3rd Spiritual Eye to be awakened to His Love.
DocRoc NewChristMan.com
"For GOD so LOVED the people in the World, that He transformed Himself into a human body (JESUS), so that WHOEVER would believe in Him, would have Eternal LIFE-!" (Jn. 3:16)
About the Artist / Author
Dr. James Slobodzien, Psy.D, is Christian Psychologist and Theologian, a Rock & Roll Preacher in the NewChristMan band, and the author of New Man Bible Theology (NMBT).
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DocRoc is a Hawaii-licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling.
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The “New Man” Concept: Rooted in Pauline epistles (Ephesians 4:22–24, Colossians 3:9–10), the book emphasizes spiritual renewal—putting off the “old self” and embracing a new identity in Christ. GOD has created you as a NEW Creature in-Christ. Your Old Self is dead.
The Body as Temple: Slobodzien proposes a “Cosmic Paradigm Shift” where Jesus’ body replaces the physical temple, and believers themselves become the living temple of God through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Psychological Integration: Slobodzien introduces a psychological concept like the “Batman Effect”—encouraging believers to adopt a heroic alter ego, the “Higher-Christ-Self,” to enhance spiritual confidence and transformation.
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