shall be inclined to give up. If, on the other hand, I think as the Pharisee that I am good enough, I fall prey to pride and self-righteousness. The facts of the gospel are what make the gospel good news. However, these facts do not begin with the life of Jesus or with the death of Jesus, but with eternity before time began. Titus 1:2–3 states, “In hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, but has in due time manifested His word through preaching.” It is vital for