Grace

Ephesians 2 uses the phrase "dead in your sins." But what does that really mean? Dead means lifeless, powerless, inanimate. It means we were incapable of doing anything to change our situation. But God is loving and merciful, and He chose to give us new life. That's the beauty of His grace—we've done nothing to deserve it. He simply gives it to us. And once we're alive in Him, He gives us the privilege of walking in this new life and serving Him.