In this sermon, Stephen Davey traces how God transformed John Newton from a profane, bitter slave trader into a humble pastor and powerful voice of grace. Marked by rebellion, suffering, near-death experiences, and moral blindness, Newton was gradually brought to repentance and saving faith in Jesus Christ. Though his conversion was genuine, God patiently reshaped his conscience over time, eventually leading Newton to leave the slave trade and later influence William Wilberforce in its abolition. Newton’s life and ministry were defined by gratitude for grace, producing hymns that taught theology through worship—most famously Amazing Grace. Davey concludes that God delights in redeeming the worst sinners and turning broken pasts into enduring testimonies of His mercy and transforming power.
John Newton
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