All I Have Is Christ

“All I Have Is Christ” by Jordan Kauflin is a modern hymn that captures the essence of true Christian conversion and devotion. The song begins with a confession of human helplessness, describing the sinner’s lost state, wandering away from God and unable to find the path home. It is a poetic retelling of every believer’s story: running from God, resisting His will, and yet being pursued by His relentless grace. When the chorus breaks forth with the words “Hallelujah! All I have is Christ,” it becomes both a declaration and a surrender, expressing that Jesus is the believer’s only hope, treasure, and source of joy.

Kauflin, a member of Sovereign Grace Music, wrote this hymn with a deep theological clarity, focusing on the sufficiency of Christ’s saving work. The melody is simple but powerful, designed to emphasize the weight of the lyrics rather than emotional embellishment. The song’s structure moves from confession to redemption, and finally to consecration, where the believer prays for strength to live for Christ alone.

In worship, “All I Have Is Christ” invites believers to strip away every worldly confidence and acknowledge that salvation, purpose, and contentment are found only in Jesus. It echoes the Apostle Paul’s testimony that to gain Christ is worth losing everything else. The hymn reminds modern congregations that true worship begins when we recognize that Christ is not just a part of life but life itself.

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