Grace
John Mark Pantana Lyrics


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I was looking at my sin
But I was never gettin' free from it
You've settled it I'm always loved, forever right
With You, what a grand design

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya
You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in

I was looking for this love
I was waiting for this day to come
You're better than I ever thought you'd ever be
How love changed my frame my mind

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya
You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in

All the preachers are yellin' holiness
And all the bleachers can't get ahold of it
'Cause sin consciousness creates counterfeits
You want freedom, eyes on Jesus then
As you behold Him you become like Him
But nobody's bold 'cause the righteousness
Preached, well it's works-based obedience
Self-effort, self-confident deviance
Outward behavior that ways immediate
But inward change comes with Grace ingredients
The Gospel is Grace
And people are sayin' that it's dangerous
But haven't tasted all that He's paid for us
My goodness how wonderfully it changes us
When we understand where He's placed us in Christ
We aren't separationists
Our righteousness, we receive a gift
It's not leased on some type of work permit
Confessing like our standing is based on it
Well our past, our present, and our future of sin
As far as east from west has been
Once and for all forever put away
That we might come BOLDY
Everyday every moment wholly convinced
That God our Father
Did all the work on the alter
That we might know Him
Completely, individually, in love and intimacy
The Gospel is simply Grace

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya




You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in

Overall Meaning

In the song "Grace" by John Mark Pantana, the singer expresses his gratitude for the unmerited favor and love that he has received from God. He acknowledges that he was once trapped in sin and could not free himself from it, but now has been set free by Grace. He marvels at the grand design of God's love and praises Him for being the love of his life.


The song highlights the dangers of legalism and works-based obedience, which often lead to a sin-consciousness and the creation of counterfeit faith. Pantana encourages believers to focus on the love of Jesus and let it change their hearts and minds. He emphasizes that through Grace, believers receive a gift of righteousness that is not based on their own works, but on the finished work of Christ on the cross. The Gospel, therefore, is simply Grace.


Overall, the song is a celebration of God's unmerited love and the freedom that comes with a life lived in Grace. It encourages believers to let go of legalism and religious works and to focus on the love of Jesus that transforms hearts and minds.


Line by Line Meaning

I was looking at my sin
I was directing all of my focus and attention towards my wrongdoings.


But I was never gettin' free from it
However, I was unable to escape them.


You've settled it I'm always loved, forever right
You have resolved the matter by confirming that I am eternally loved and righteous in your sight.


With You, what a grand design
Being with you feels like a magnificent plan that is flawlessly executed.


You are love inside my heart
You exist as love that permeates my innermost being.


And I can't imagine one day without ya
I cannot even conceive of a single day without you.


You are the love of my life
You are the one I adore and cherish the most.


Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in
Oh, what a lovely state of undeserved favor I find myself in.


I was looking for this love
I was seeking this kind of love and affection.


I was waiting for this day to come
I was anticipating the arrival of this moment.


You're better than I ever thought you'd ever be
You surpass my highest expectations and are greater than anything I could have imagined.


How love changed my frame my mind
The impact of love has transformed my way of thinking and behavior.


All the preachers are yellin' holiness
All the religious leaders are shouting about the importance of moral purity.


And all the bleachers can't get ahold of it
However, the audience is having trouble grasping the concept.


'Cause sin consciousness creates counterfeits
This is because dwelling on sin leads to false substitutes for true holiness.


You want freedom, eyes on Jesus then
If you desire liberation, then shift your focus to Jesus.


As you behold Him you become like Him
The more you gaze upon Him, the more you resemble Him.


But nobody's bold 'cause the righteousness
Nobody is confident because the righteousness,


Preached, well it's works-based obedience
That is taught is based on obedience that results from our own efforts.


Self-effort, self-confident deviance
It is independent and proud self-reliance.


Outward behavior that ways immediate
This leads to behavior that is only superficial and short-lived.


But inward change comes with Grace ingredients
True transformation occurs when grace is present.


The Gospel is Grace
The good news is centered around grace and undeserved favor.


And people are sayin' that it's dangerous
Some are claiming that this message poses a threat.


But haven't tasted all that He's paid for us
They have not fully experienced all that Jesus has done for us.


My goodness how wonderfully it changes us
It is amazing how the message of grace can transform us.


When we understand where He's placed us in Christ
Once we grasp our position in Christ,


We aren't separationists
We are not separated from God anymore.


Our righteousness, we receive a gift
Our righteousness is a gift that we receive.


It's not leased on some type of work permit
It does not depend on our efforts or achievements.


Confessing like our standing is based on it
Claiming that our acceptance is based on our actions is not necessary.


Well our past, our present, and our future of sin
Even though we have sinned in the past, present, and will inevitably sin in the future,


As far as east from west has been
God has removed our wrongdoing such that it is completely out of sight.


Once and for all forever put away
Our sin is permanently eradicated.


That we might come BOLDY
With the assurance of our righteousness and the absence of sin, we can approach God with confidence.


Everyday every moment wholly convinced
We remain fully confident every day and at all times.


That God our Father
That our God and Father


Did all the work on the alter
Accomplished everything necessary for our redemption.


That we might know Him
So that we can intimately know Him.


Completely, individually, in love and intimacy
Truly, fully, and personally, in a loving and intimate relationship.


You are love inside my heart
You exist as love that permeates my innermost being.


And I can't imagine one day without ya
I cannot even conceive of a single day without you.


You are the love of my life
You are the one I adore and cherish the most.


Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in
Oh, what a lovely state of undeserved favor I find myself in.




Writer(s): John Pantana

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@abraaomarquesrebelo5288

lyrics:

I was looking at my sin
But I was never gettin' free from it
You've settled it I'm always loved, forever right
With You, what a grand design

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya
You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in

I was looking for this love
I was waiting for this day to come
You're better than I ever thought you'd ever be
How love changed my frame my mind

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya
You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in

All the preachers are yellin' holiness
And all the bleachers can't get ahold of it
'Cause sin consciousness creates counterfeits
You want freedom, eyes on Jesus then
As you behold Him you become like Him
But nobody's bold 'cause the righteousness
Preached, well it's works-based obedience
Self-effort, self-confident deviance
Outward behavior that ways immediate
But inward change comes with Grace ingredients
The Gospel is Grace
And people are sayin' that it's dangerous
But haven't tasted all that He's paid for us
My goodness how wonderfully it changes us
When we understand where He's placed us in Christ
We aren't separationists
Our righteousness, we receive a gift
It's not leased on some type of work permit
Confessing like our standing is based on it
Well our past, our present, and our future of sin
As far as east from west has been
Once and for all forever put away
That we might come BOLDY
Everyday every moment wholly convinced
That God our Father
Did all the work on the alter
That we might know Him
Completely, individually, in love and intimacy
The Gospel is simply Grace

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya
You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in



@adrielehendrix

Tradução Português 🇧🇷

Graça
Bem, eu estava olhando para o meu pecado
Mas eu nunca fui me libertar disso
Bem, você resolveu
Eu sempre sou amada, sempre certa com você
Oh, que grande design
Você é amor dentro do meu coração
E eu não consigo imaginar um dia sem Ya
Você é o amor da minha vida
Oh, que graça linda eu estou
Bem, eu estava procurando por esse amor
Eu estava esperando esse dia chegar
Você é melhor do que eu jamais pensei que você seria
Como amor
Oh, mudei meu estado de espírito
Você é amor dentro do meu coração
E eu não consigo imaginar um dia sem Ya
E você é o amor da minha vida
Oh, que graça linda eu estou
Todos os pregadores estão gritando santidade
E todas as arquibancadas não conseguem se apossar disso
Porque a consciência do pecado cria falsificações
Você quer liberdade, olhos em Jesus então
Ao contemplá-lo, você se torna como ele
Mas ninguém é ousado porque a justiça
Pregado, bem, é obediência baseada no trabalho
Esforço autoconfiante e autoconfiante
Comportamento externo, de maneira imediata
Mas a mudança interior vem com ingredientes de graça
O evangelho é graça
E as pessoas estão dizendo que é perigoso
Mas não provei tudo o que Ele pagou por nós
Meu Deus, como maravilhosamente isso nos muda
Quando entendemos onde Ele nos colocou em Cristo
Nós não somos separacionistas
Nossa justiça, recebemos um presente
Não é concedido em algum tipo de permissão de trabalho
Confessar como nossa posição é baseada nela
Bem, nosso passado, nosso presente e nosso futuro de pecado
Até o leste do oeste tem sido
De uma vez por todas, guarde para sempre
Que possamos vir corajosamente
Todos os dias, todo momento totalmente convencido
Que Deus, nosso Pai
Todo o trabalho no alter
Para que possamos conhecê-lo
Completamente, individualmente, em amor e intimidade
O Evangelho é simplesmente graça
Você é amor dentro do meu coração
E eu não consigo imaginar um dia sem Ya
E você é o amor da minha vida
Oh, que graça linda eu estou
Que graça linda eu estou
Sim, que graça linda eu estou



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@amitavares9227

As there are still people who do not know this wonderful singer, I love his songs, very beautiful💛😍

@esterribeiro3691

Yeesss

@abraaomarquesrebelo5288

lyrics:

I was looking at my sin
But I was never gettin' free from it
You've settled it I'm always loved, forever right
With You, what a grand design

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya
You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in

I was looking for this love
I was waiting for this day to come
You're better than I ever thought you'd ever be
How love changed my frame my mind

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya
You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in

All the preachers are yellin' holiness
And all the bleachers can't get ahold of it
'Cause sin consciousness creates counterfeits
You want freedom, eyes on Jesus then
As you behold Him you become like Him
But nobody's bold 'cause the righteousness
Preached, well it's works-based obedience
Self-effort, self-confident deviance
Outward behavior that ways immediate
But inward change comes with Grace ingredients
The Gospel is Grace
And people are sayin' that it's dangerous
But haven't tasted all that He's paid for us
My goodness how wonderfully it changes us
When we understand where He's placed us in Christ
We aren't separationists
Our righteousness, we receive a gift
It's not leased on some type of work permit
Confessing like our standing is based on it
Well our past, our present, and our future of sin
As far as east from west has been
Once and for all forever put away
That we might come BOLDY
Everyday every moment wholly convinced
That God our Father
Did all the work on the alter
That we might know Him
Completely, individually, in love and intimacy
The Gospel is simply Grace

You are love inside my heart
And I can't imagine one day without ya
You are the love of my life
Oh, what a beautiful Grace I'm in

@Marcelabrhshs

What a song full of God, that Jesus continues to bless you every day, the world needs to know our God.

@adrielehendrix

Tradução Português 🇧🇷

Graça
Bem, eu estava olhando para o meu pecado
Mas eu nunca fui me libertar disso
Bem, você resolveu
Eu sempre sou amada, sempre certa com você
Oh, que grande design
Você é amor dentro do meu coração
E eu não consigo imaginar um dia sem Ya
Você é o amor da minha vida
Oh, que graça linda eu estou
Bem, eu estava procurando por esse amor
Eu estava esperando esse dia chegar
Você é melhor do que eu jamais pensei que você seria
Como amor
Oh, mudei meu estado de espírito
Você é amor dentro do meu coração
E eu não consigo imaginar um dia sem Ya
E você é o amor da minha vida
Oh, que graça linda eu estou
Todos os pregadores estão gritando santidade
E todas as arquibancadas não conseguem se apossar disso
Porque a consciência do pecado cria falsificações
Você quer liberdade, olhos em Jesus então
Ao contemplá-lo, você se torna como ele
Mas ninguém é ousado porque a justiça
Pregado, bem, é obediência baseada no trabalho
Esforço autoconfiante e autoconfiante
Comportamento externo, de maneira imediata
Mas a mudança interior vem com ingredientes de graça
O evangelho é graça
E as pessoas estão dizendo que é perigoso
Mas não provei tudo o que Ele pagou por nós
Meu Deus, como maravilhosamente isso nos muda
Quando entendemos onde Ele nos colocou em Cristo
Nós não somos separacionistas
Nossa justiça, recebemos um presente
Não é concedido em algum tipo de permissão de trabalho
Confessar como nossa posição é baseada nela
Bem, nosso passado, nosso presente e nosso futuro de pecado
Até o leste do oeste tem sido
De uma vez por todas, guarde para sempre
Que possamos vir corajosamente
Todos os dias, todo momento totalmente convencido
Que Deus, nosso Pai
Todo o trabalho no alter
Para que possamos conhecê-lo
Completamente, individualmente, em amor e intimidade
O Evangelho é simplesmente graça
Você é amor dentro do meu coração
E eu não consigo imaginar um dia sem Ya
E você é o amor da minha vida
Oh, que graça linda eu estou
Que graça linda eu estou
Sim, que graça linda eu estou

@juhkatv6529

VLW MANA 💛

@esterribeiro3691

Muito obrigadaaa !!!

@gabrielaalmeida3832

Obrigadaaa

@rebekahdavis985

I found John Mark Pantana's album by chance on an internet search, and it has become one of my favorite. Great music! Thanks!

@johnmarkpantana

That's amazing Rebekah. Glad you like the music!

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