3:16 Lyrics – Anne Wilson

[Verse 1]
Some say they’re nothing but numbers
Next to words that don’t mean anything
Oh, but I found the truth and a friend like no other
The moment I read 3:16
Some say it’s old time religion
For the led astray fools who believe
Oh, but I found the hope that my lost soul was missing
The moment I read 3:16

[Chorus]
For God so loved how can it be
That He sent His son to die for me
My shame is gone, my sin washed clean
And I owe it all to 3:16

[Verse 2]
Some say you have to be perfect
‘Cause nothing in this life is free
Oh, but I found a grace I know I don’t deserve
The moment I read 3:16

[Chorus]
For God so loved how can it be
That He sent His son to die for me
My shame is gone, my sin washed clean
And I owe it all to 3:16
3:16

[Bridge]
So lay down your burdens, your broken
Lift up your eyes and see
A Savior with arms stretched wide open
On a cross meant for you and for me
Oh, thank God for 3:16
Hey, hey

[Chorus]
For God so loved how can it be
That He sent His son to die for me
My shame is gone, my sin washed clean
And I owe it all to 3:16
And I owe it all to 3:16
Oh, thank God for 3:16

[Verse 1]
This verse reflects on the skepticism some people hold towards biblical verses, viewing them merely as numbers devoid of meaning. However, the singer shares her personal experience of finding profound truth and an unparalleled connection with God when she encountered John 3:16. Despite others dismissing it as old-fashioned or irrelevant, she discovered hope and salvation in this verse.

[Chorus]
The chorus focuses on the core message of John 3:16, highlighting the incomprehensible love of God demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It marvels at the notion that despite humanity’s shortcomings, God chose to send His son to die, thereby washing away the singer’s shame and sin. She acknowledges her indebtedness to this verse and the love it represents.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, the singer addresses the misconception that perfection is required to receive God’s grace, suggesting that nothing in life is truly free. However, her encounter with John 3:16 shattered this belief, revealing a grace that transcends human worthiness. She acknowledges her unworthiness yet finds solace and acceptance in God’s love.

[Chorus]
Reiterating the sentiment expressed earlier, the chorus marvels at the profound love of God as demonstrated in John 3:16. It emphasizes the transformative power of this verse, symbolized by the cleansing of sin and the removal of shame. The singer once again expresses her gratitude and recognition of the significance of this verse in her life.

[Bridge]
The bridge urges listeners to surrender their burdens and brokenness, directing their gaze towards Jesus, whose arms are open wide on the cross. It serves as a reminder of the universal offer of salvation encapsulated in John 3:16, inviting all to find redemption and hope in the sacrificial love of Christ.

[Chorus]
The final chorus reaffirms the singer’s gratitude for John 3:16, emphasizing its personal impact on her life. She acknowledges the debt of gratitude she owes to God for His unfathomable love, which is encapsulated in this verse. The repetition of the chorus underscores the enduring significance of John 3:16 in her faith journey.