When God has declared us righteous by faith, believers are blessed with assurance of the benefits of being in Christ, causing us to boast in the hope of future glory in God’s presence.

The apostle Paul, in 2 Corinthians 4:7-12, uses the analogy of treasure in a clay jar to illustrate how God’s power is displayed through human frailty. The believer’s perseverance through hardships serves to highlight God’s grace and mercy, demonstrating that the power of the gospel is supernatural and not dependent on human strength.