Understanding the problem of sin and the gift of grace is crucial to truly cherishing the gospel. Paul's explanation in Ephesians 2 reveals that we are spiritually dead, followers of Satan, and children of wrath. However, God's mercy and love led to our salvation, and we are now seated with Christ in the heavenly places, equipped to live a life of good works and faith. Believing the gospel is inconvenient, but it's a burden we should gladly bear, knowing that we've been saved by grace through faith and are now God's workmanship, created for good works.
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