The song I Will Rise was penned by Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, Jesse Reeves, and Matt Maher. Inspired by the biblical passage John 11:25-26, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, the song articulates the promise of hope and resurrection Jesus offers. It was conceived during a period where Tomlin and his co-writers were contemplating death, resurrection, and the promise of new life through ... See more [+] Christ.