In the thanksgiving section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he recognized their faith and love, which were based on their certain hope.
Although the nations are constantly in rebellion against the Lord, he has established his Son as King over the whole world.
No matter how long we have been Christians, we can always keep growing more and more in purity and love.
Because humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.