Amazing Love How Can It be Lyrics
By Chris Tomlin
Lyrics
I'm forgiven
because you were forsaken
and I'm accepted
you were condemned
I'm alive and well
your spirit is within me
because you died and rose again
Amazing love how can can it be
that you my king would die for me
amazing love I know its true
that it's my joy to honor you
in all I do
I honor you
I'm forgiven
because you were forsaken
and I'm accepted
you were condemned
I'm alive and well
your spirit is within me
because you died and rose again
Amazing love how can can it be
that you my king would die for me
amazing love I know its true
that it's my joy to honor you
Amazing love how can can it be
that you my king would die for me
amazing love i know its true
that it's my joy to honor you
in all I do
i honor you
you are my king
you are my king
Amazing love how can can it be
that you my king would die for me
amazing love I know it's true
that its my joy to honor you
in all I do
I honor you
you are my king
you are my king
Jesus, you are my king
Jesus, you are my king
you are my king
Jesus, you are my king
because you were forsaken
and I'm accepted
you were condemned
I'm alive and well
your spirit is within me
because you died and rose again
Amazing love how can can it be
that you my king would die for me
amazing love I know its true
that it's my joy to honor you
in all I do
I honor you
I'm forgiven
because you were forsaken
and I'm accepted
you were condemned
I'm alive and well
your spirit is within me
because you died and rose again
Amazing love how can can it be
that you my king would die for me
amazing love I know its true
that it's my joy to honor you
Amazing love how can can it be
that you my king would die for me
amazing love i know its true
that it's my joy to honor you
in all I do
i honor you
you are my king
you are my king
Amazing love how can can it be
that you my king would die for me
amazing love I know it's true
that its my joy to honor you
in all I do
I honor you
you are my king
you are my king
Jesus, you are my king
Jesus, you are my king
you are my king
Jesus, you are my king
You Are my King / Amazing Love Chris Tomlin
Song Information
- Artist
- Chris Tomlin
- Released
- September 19, 2008
- Genre / Category
- contemporary
- Views
- 30,376
## Reflecting on the Sacrifice in "You Are My King (Amazing Love)" by Chris Tomlin
"You Are My King (Amazing Love)" serves as a direct meditation on the doctrine of substitutionary atonement. Originally written by Billy James Foote, the song became a staple of modern worship through Chris Tomlin’s rendition on his 2004 live album, *Arriving*. The lyrics contrast the human condition—forgiven, accepted, and alive—with the cost paid by Christ, who was forsaken and condemned in our place.
The song centers on the theological tension of the cross, where the King of Kings willingly suffers for his subjects. By focusing on the resurrection and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the verses move beyond the historical event of the crucifixion to the present reality of the believer's life. This connection echoes the Apostle Paul’s teaching in Galatians 2:20, emphasizing that the life now lived is sustained by faith in the Son of God. It is a straightforward, congregational expression of gratitude, shifting the focus from the individual’s struggle to the overwhelming nature of divine love and the subsequent joy of honoring Christ in daily life.
"You Are My King (Amazing Love)" serves as a direct meditation on the doctrine of substitutionary atonement. Originally written by Billy James Foote, the song became a staple of modern worship through Chris Tomlin’s rendition on his 2004 live album, *Arriving*. The lyrics contrast the human condition—forgiven, accepted, and alive—with the cost paid by Christ, who was forsaken and condemned in our place.
The song centers on the theological tension of the cross, where the King of Kings willingly suffers for his subjects. By focusing on the resurrection and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the verses move beyond the historical event of the crucifixion to the present reality of the believer's life. This connection echoes the Apostle Paul’s teaching in Galatians 2:20, emphasizing that the life now lived is sustained by faith in the Son of God. It is a straightforward, congregational expression of gratitude, shifting the focus from the individual’s struggle to the overwhelming nature of divine love and the subsequent joy of honoring Christ in daily life.