We are saved by Christ’s blood, shed to wash away our sins (v9). We are saved by Christ’s resurrection, giving us eternal life (v10). We are saved by God’s grace, Christ’s great sacrifice on our behalf (v15). We are saved by the gift of righteousness, freely available to us through Christ (v17).

How can we ever repay Christ for the price paid to save us? We can never do so! This is the message of God’s love enacted by Christ. The Apostle Paul described the greatness of this love by Christ’s humility – the willingness to yield and do the Father’s will.