Ephesians 2:4-8

4But God is very good and kind! He loved us very much.

5Because of our sins, we were dead in our spirits. But God gave us a new life, because we are united with Christ. Yes, God has saved you because he is so kind.

6Also, God raised us up with Christ, so that we now sit with Christ in heaven. God has done this for us because we are united with Christ Jesus.

7He wanted to show, for all future time, how very kind he is. He has helped us so much because of what Christ Jesus has done.

8When you believed in Jesus, God saved you because he is very kind. You could not save yourselves, but that is God's gift to you.