Sin creates enmity with God, but through Christ, believers are reconciled and receive grace that overcomes sin.
Sin has a profound impact on our relationship with God, creating a barrier of separation as seen in Isaiah 59:2, which states that our iniquities have separated us from God. This separation results in us being under the curse of the law, where sin reigns over our lives leading to death (Romans 6:23). However, the message of the gospel reveals that through Jesus Christ, we are reconciled to God. As Paul points out in Romans 5:10, 'For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.' Thus, the grace of God through Christ not only forgives our sins but also restores our relationship with Him – a relationship marked by love, acceptance, and eternal life.
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