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Who Can Be Saved? Amazing Grace
When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, “Who then can be saved?” — Matthew 19:25
John stared at the blank page before him. How could he express what was in his heart? His people knew his story. He had told it so many times. He had even written his epitaph so that they would not forget that while we are great sinners, he is a great Savior.
But he wanted to say something special in this hymn, something that would express his gratitude for all that God had done. He wanted to express how a merciful God had shown such grace to miserable sinner like himself. If God could do it for John Newton, he could do the same for any man or woman who was willing to receive His grace.
One day, Jesus was trying to teach his disciples that no one can enter the Kingdom because of his or her great power, wealth, or goodness. He explained God’s standard of perfection for every man, woman, and child. When they heard these words, they were amazed and perplexed. How could anyone be saved?
What is impossible for men is possible with God was the only possible answer.
Amazing grace is the only hope that any person can have, grace that cannot be explained or quantified, grace that cannot be earned or deserved — only given freely and freely received.
