“It is not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” Suffering is nowhere made a condition of salvation. No sacrifice or suffering on our part is essential to make up any lack in the sufferings of Christ. God offers a gift. The gift of God is eternal life. And a gift is something that you receive. And if you offer anything for it, and I don’t care how much, it ceases to be a gift, and it becomes something that you paid for. May I say to you that the gift of God is eternal life.