What does the Bible say about the nature of God's people?

The Bible depicts God's people as those chosen from among sinners for salvation. This is evident in the genealogies presented in Matthew 1, where figures like Abraham, Jacob, and David demonstrate that they were flawed and sinful individuals. The truth of Romans 5:8 states, 'But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.' Thus, rather than a merit-based community, God's people are defined by their need for grace and the saving work of Christ, highlighting God’s mercy and love in calling sinners to Himself.