"Proclaiming the boundless glories of Christ by His gospel
so that men will forsake all and follow Him."

Sin (especially habitual sin), if we could see it for what it really is, is an attempt to save ourselves from the negative effects of sin. Conscious sin is a way sinners try to be their own saviors.

There are people in life that you will dislike and even hotly disagree with on loads of issues, but it is wrong to slander. As a follower...

The good news aspect of the gospel is that Christ's obedience has secured eternal justification for sinners who will believe in him.