A gift we don’t earn

Salvation, as offered by Jesus Christ, is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:4-9). It is part of God’s care! It is not something we can earn, but it requires a sustained effort to live in a manner worthy of this grace, as outlined in Philippians 2:12.

Repentance is an essential component of this effort. Jesus’ call to “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17) underscores the urgency of God’s work and the forming of His new creation.