I regard Paul as a supreme example of how God redeems by turning his enemies into his instruments. To receive forgiveness is to receive a blessed calling. As we aspire to fulfill freely and gratefully the purposes in this life for which God has shown mercy and still gives his gifts, we bring glory to God and walk with greater hope and joy.

Christ "died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised" (2 Cor. 5:15 ESV).