From the world-wide coverage of the Olympic Games, to the platform of the acceptance speech of the President of the United States, to the smallest church in rural areas, everywhere—we hear the strains of “Amazing Grace.” Where in the world did we get that song? How does its story relate to you and me?
The story of John Newton is truly the story behind ‘Amazing Grace’. One would find it difficult to believe, let alone to live, a blasphemous life that equalled Newton’s early years.
In his youth, he became the captain of a slave ship, landing at least one load of human cargo in Charleston, South Carolina. It is reported that at times he was so drunk and destitute that even his crew likened him to an animal. Once, he fell overboard and the crew refused to drop a boat for him. Instead, they threw a harpoon at him, with which they dragged him back into the …show more content…
The inexplicable wonder that He would save a ‘wretch’ like you and me from sin and rebellion!
Know that some of the best motives of faith are made out of gratitude to God for His grace and tender mercies. If we do not appreciate grace, how can we enjoy God or thank God?
This makes it crucial that we fully understand grace, and understand how it can be undermined in our lives. The New Testament shows us that Paul is absolutely clear that the gospel is simply grace. Anything else does not merely fall short of the full gospel; it is actually opposed to it.
A deep sense of overwhelming gratitude, humility and thankfulness floods me each time I think of grace. The deeper I get to know and experience God, it becomes clear to me that all that I am, all that I ever have been and all that I ever will be is solely the result of God's awesome grace
When we go about every day ‘flavouring’ grace, being conscious of grace, and enjoying grace, we are moved to a greater appreciation of God.
Flavouring grace will nourish your spirit. Spend some time each day flavouring
The story of John Newton is truly the story behind ‘Amazing Grace’. One would find it difficult to believe, let alone to live, a blasphemous life that equalled Newton’s early years.
In his youth, he became the captain of a slave ship, landing at least one load of human cargo in Charleston, South Carolina. It is reported that at times he was so drunk and destitute that even his crew likened him to an animal. Once, he fell overboard and the crew refused to drop a boat for him. Instead, they threw a harpoon at him, with which they dragged him back into the …show more content…
The inexplicable wonder that He would save a ‘wretch’ like you and me from sin and rebellion!
Know that some of the best motives of faith are made out of gratitude to God for His grace and tender mercies. If we do not appreciate grace, how can we enjoy God or thank God?
This makes it crucial that we fully understand grace, and understand how it can be undermined in our lives. The New Testament shows us that Paul is absolutely clear that the gospel is simply grace. Anything else does not merely fall short of the full gospel; it is actually opposed to it.
A deep sense of overwhelming gratitude, humility and thankfulness floods me each time I think of grace. The deeper I get to know and experience God, it becomes clear to me that all that I am, all that I ever have been and all that I ever will be is solely the result of God's awesome grace
When we go about every day ‘flavouring’ grace, being conscious of grace, and enjoying grace, we are moved to a greater appreciation of God.
Flavouring grace will nourish your spirit. Spend some time each day flavouring