Jesus died and was raised, so that by faith we would embrace our rescue. 1. Teaming up with our new Team-mate. (v.1a) 2. Gratefully welcoming our new and urgent encouragement. (v.1b) 3. Embracing our new era of rescue, long-awaited. (v.2) What does thankfulness show? Col. 2:7 How do we know believers cannot lose their salvation? Eph. 4:30 How is our faith connected to our future? Phil. 1:6 When does God's favor get distributed? Isaiah 49:8