Stanza 1: God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives

Chorus: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives

Stanza 2: How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy He gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain day, because He lives

Stanza 3: And then one day, I’ll cross the river
I’ll fight life’s final war with pain
And then, as death gives way to victory
I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He reigns

Songwriters: Bill Gaither

Because He Lives lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid

Key Bible verses for “Because He Lives”:

• John 3:16 – “God sent His son… that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
• Matthew 1:21 / Luke 19:10 – Came to save, forgive.
• Isaiah 53:5 / 1 Peter 2:24 – Healed by His wounds; died for sins.
• 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 – Died, buried, raised on third day.
• Matthew 28:6 / Luke 24:6 – “He is not here; he has risen!” (empty grave).
• 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 – Death swallowed up in victory.
• Hebrews 7:25 / Romans 8:34 – He lives to intercede.
• Revelation 1:18 – “I am the living one… I hold the keys of death and Hades.”
• John 14:19 – “Because I live, you also will live.”
• Philippians 4:13 / 2 Timothy 1:7 – Strength, no fear.
• Revelation 21:4 – Final victory over death/pain; see His glory.

Core: Resurrection assurance (1 Cor 15; John 14:19; empty tomb).