What Makes A Christian Valuable?

The Gospel Reframes Human Value

But the gospel tells you that it doesn't matter what you accomplish in this life. If you are the thief on the cross and you die after confession, you are just as precious and special to the Father as the Apostle Paul.

You're just as legitimate.

And I know our brains say, no, John, not really. Listen, Paul accomplished what he did because of the power of the Spirit and because God regenerated his heart. Let's give praise where praise is due.

Legitimate Before God by Trusting Christ

What makes someone legit is the fact that they have trusted Christ, for real, and it's not what you've done in Jesus' name. Have you trusted the Son?