Lyrics
Verse 1
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
Chorus
Amazing love how 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
Verse 2
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
Chorus
Amazing love how 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
Chorus
Amazing love how 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
Bridge
in all I do
i honor you
you are my king
you are my king
Amazing love how 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
Outro
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
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The lyrics are a personal response to the cross, written as direct address to Jesus. The opening lines set contrasts side by side: "I'm forgiven because you were forsaken" and "I'm accepted, you were condemned." The speaker says they are alive because Jesus "died and rose again" and that His Spirit is within them.
The chorus asks "how can it be that you my king would die for me" and answers with a plain resolution: it is the speaker's "joy to honor you." The closing section repeats "you are my king" and "Jesus, you are my king," so the song ends on a simple confession of loyalty rather than an added argument.
The exchange described in the verse, forgiveness and acceptance in place of condemnation, is close to Romans 8:1 and 2 Corinthians 5:21. The Spirit within the believer recalls Romans 8:11. The song does not quote these passages directly.
Related Scripture
- Romans 8:1 States that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, matching "I'm accepted, you were condemned."
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 Describes Christ taking on sin so others may be made right with God, echoing the exchange in the opening verse.
- Romans 8:11 Says the Spirit who raised Jesus lives in believers, related to "your spirit is within me."