I Know Whom I Have Believed | Songs and Everlasting Joy

Paul speaks of his suffering and his conviction in 2 Timothy 1:8-12 and says, "Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, Who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day."
Paul believes in a cause - but although he suffers and is persecuted for following his convictions (2 Corinthians 11 - stoned, whipped, beaten, imprisoned, shipwrecked, hungered, cold and more), He stands firm because he knows whom he has believed and is persuaded that He is able to keep that which Paul has committed (his life and all) unto Him against that day. Paul is persuaded that Jesus values him and his life and will one day reward him with eternal life in heaven! Such faith! Such determination!
We can have the same faith and determination. We can have the same assurance of God's ability to value what we sacrifice for Him. Thank you to another lovely subscriber for their suggestion of this beautiful song. It has long been a favourite verse of mine and the song is also among my favourites! I'm surprised I hadn't recorded it already!
Please email me at [e-mail] if you have a hymn you'd like to suggest for the channel. I have appreciated the weeks of subscriber requests so far this year (check out the three previous ones which are also requests from listeners) and look forward to hearing more!
I Know Whom I Have Believed
Verse 1
I know not why God’s wondrous grace To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love Redeemed me for His own.
Chorus
But “I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that His is able
To keep that which I’ve committed Unto Him against that day.”
Verse 2
I know not how this saving faith To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His word Wrought peace within my heart.
Verse 3
I know not how the Spirit moves, Convincing men of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the word, Creating faith in Him.
Verse 4
I know not when my Lord may come, At night or noonday fair,
Nor if I walk the vale with Him, Or meet Him in the air.

[@JohnPrajeeth]

He is able to Deliver. He is able to Save. He is able to Heal. I know not how. But I'm persuaded that he is able. So, I'll trust and love him all the days of my life. Such a beautiful hymn. God Bless you dear sis 🤝

[@SongsandEverlastingJoy]

Having faith in His ability to save us and keep us is such an important part of the story. Have a wonderful week, John! God bless you!

[@Wennievlogs1199]

Amen ❤🎵🎶🎹

[@SongsandEverlastingJoy]

May God bless you richly this week!

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

Thanks for this lovely hymn and also an even deeper thank you for acknowledging the simply stated truth for all true Bible believers, that God - Jesus Christ! - only ever revealed a gospel for the gentile nations through Apostle Paul. Which is referenced by my name on this platform in the Bible. Salvation as a gift of grace (God's mercy, a free gift!) for our faith in Jesus Christ and His finished works for our soul alone! Meaning, the everlasting gospel is faith and works: The house of Israel and Judah had and will have again in the day of the Lord to prove their faith by works, we do not! We will however obey Him and serve Him, if we love Him, as Apostle Paul also clearly did: He is our example to follow really! The legalists claims, that we can be sinless in the flesh by following Jesus Christ and the law, which actually contradicts the very words of Jesus Christ, not least the Sermon on The Mount and also the simple fact, that He had only condemning word for the self-righteous, which He exposed as hypocrites! “I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Luke 5:32 KJV. So-called red letters, and words, which are written in the front of the pulpit of all Lutheran churches here in Denmark, and rightfully so! Not a perfect church by any means, but Martin Luther did get his two major doctrines right: Sola Scriptura (The Scriptures Alone as authority) and Sola Fide (Faith Alone for salvation).

[@SongsandEverlastingJoy]

Amen, what a wonderful pair of truths to base the Protestant reformation on! May we all know Whom we believe!

[@liselfournillier1163]

Amen

[@SongsandEverlastingJoy]

God bless you!

[@rebekah6920]

Verse' 1 I know not God's wondrous Grace To me he hath made known Nor why unworthy of Such grace He claimed my for his own But I know whom I have believed And persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've Committed unto him against that Day Verse' 2 I know not how this saving faith To me he did impart, Nor how believing in his word Wrought peace within My heart But I know whom I have believed And persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've Committed unto him against that Day Verse' 3 I know not how The spirit moves Convincing men of sin Revealing Jesus through the word Creating faith in him But I know whom I have believed And persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've Committed unto him against that Day Verse' 4 I know not what of good or I'll May be reserved for me, Of weary ways or golden days Before his face l see But I know whom I have believed And persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've Committed, unto him against that Day

[@HughMcVea]

Thank you dear Sister. God bless you

[@SongsandEverlastingJoy]

And God bless you also, Hugh. I pray the Lord will be with you in a special way this week!

[@sheilamac3609]

Your music is very beautiful. Do you sell songs or singles? Thank you for sharing your God given gift 🎁😇❤️🙏🎶

[@SongsandEverlastingJoy]

Praise God you enjoy it! I do not sell the music but am happy to make audio copies available. Please email me at [e-mail] and I’ll send it to you. God bless!

[@Word569]

Nicely done.

[@SongsandEverlastingJoy]

Praise God you enjoyed the music! May He bless you richly this week!

[@rebekah6920]

Verse' 1 I know not God's wondrous Grace To me he hath made known Nor why unworthy of Such grace He claimed my for his own But I know whom I have believed And persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've Committed unto him against that Day Verse' 2 I know not how this saving faith To me he did impart, Nor how believing in his word Wrought peace within My heart But I know whom I have believed And persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've Committed unto him against that Day Verse' 3 I know not how The spirit moves Convincing men of sin Revealing Jesus through the word Creating faith in him But I know whom I have believed And persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've Committed unto him against that Day Verse' 4 I know not what of good or I'll May be reserved for me, Of weary ways or golden days Before his face l see But I know whom I have believed And persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've Committed, unto him against that Day