“I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace,” more commonly known by the refrain title “I Know Whom I Have Believed,” is a gospel hymn built around a deliberate contrast between mystery and assurance.
Hymns Based on Matthew 24:42
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 24:42
"Watch therefore, for you don’t know in what hour your Lord comes. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come."
— Matthew 24:42
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Faith, Faith in Christ, Gospel Song. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 24:42 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Salvation
- Assurance of Salvation
- Faith
- Faith in Christ
- Gospel Song
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace
Reflection Hymn
I Want to Be Ready
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Matthew 24:42
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Sermon Salvation
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Response Hymn I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace
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Reflection Hymn I Want to Be Ready
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
I Want to Be Ready, also known through the recurring phrase Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John, is an African American spiritual about readiness for the heavenly city.