And we know that in all things God works together for good for those who love Him,
who have been called according to His purpose.
For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,
so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those He predestined,
He also called; those He called, He also justified;
and those He justified, He also glorified. Romans 8:28–30
All who believe that the Creator became man are brought together to work for good.
What kind of good is this? It is the most holy good the saving of souls.
In the process of accomplishing that good, God desires the offering of our bodies.
Therefore, brothers and sisters, I urge you, in view of God’s mercy,
to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God;
this is your true and spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,
so that you may discern what is the good,
pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1–2
The Creator became a created being and offered His own body as a sacrifice on the cross.
This is the Father’s love, given so that He might grant us resurrection life.
The gospel is not merely the teaching of a religion I believe in;
it is the proclamation of His life. It is the story of the Father God,
who created heaven and earth, coming to find His children.
It is the story of the Father who died on the cross and rose again to resolve the sins of His children.
Only when this truth is proclaimed do souls return to the Lord. Hallelujah!