That is the essence of the gospel. God became a man and lived a life of perfect obedience to God’s law that I could never hope to attain to. He took the death that I deserved because of my sins.

I’m thankful that God didn’t wait for me to figure out a way to get to Him, but instead came to me and found me and saved me.

It all boils down to the fact that salvation is from God and of God from start to finish. If I boast, it’s not because I was smart enough or clever enough or good enough but that God is able.