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March/April 2007 Bruce Scott

Saved by Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton

When John Newton composed the words to what has perhaps become the most widely recognized hymn of our day— “Amazing Grace”—he was the pastor of a growing congregation in Olney, England. Newton loved the country setting. He had a loving wife, a thriving ministry, and pleasant surroundings. Life was good. But 25 years earlier, John Newton’s life had been a wreck. Newton was born in Lond

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Bruce Scott is the director of Program Ministries and a Bible teacher for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. He is also the author of The Feasts of Israel: Seasons of the Messiah.

4 thoughts on “Saved by Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton”

  1. Prayers regarding helping Jewish Americans prepare for assimilation back to their homeland.
    Thank you Scott for submitting newtons law.
    Your friend in Christ
    Douglas

  2. Incredible story of salvation indeed.
    “My memory is equally nearly gone but two things I still remember. One I was a great sinner and Jesus Christ was a great saviour.

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