Jesus, Friend of Sinners

"Jesus, Friend of Sinners" is a song by American Christian rock band Casting Crowns.

The song has been regarded musically as a "pop hymn" and lyrically "admonishes the church to show compassion".

"Jesus, Friend of Sinners" met with a positive reception from critics, many of whom praised the song's lyrical content.

Casting Crowns' frontman, Mark Hall wrote "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" to address the idea that the world knows those who follow the Christian faith more for what they oppose than what they support;[1] he stated that the song is a "reminder that we need to do something about that".

Some vocal recording was conducted by Billy Lord at Eagle's Landing Studio in McDonough, Georgia.

The string sections on the song were arranged by David Davidson and recorded by Bacho Shin at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.

[7] Tom Lennie of Cross Rhythms stated that the song "effectively illustrates the true message [Jesus] Christ came to deliver"[5] and called it "a veritable musical sermon".

[3] Kevin Davis of New Release Tuesday commented that "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" has "the most challenging message on [Come to the Well]"[4] and praised the song's "bold" lyrical content".