"[He] saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel" 2 Timothy 1:9-10
The Lord saved us by sheer grace. And this calling is a holy calling. Christ appeared to destroy death and open the floodgates of heaven and eternal life. This is why we must suffer for the gospel, because heaven has been given freely to us through the shed blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit will guide us to our Glorious Risen Savior as we walk the narrow path that will one day end in glory when we see our Lord face to face!
