Romans5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. 15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
The free gift of eternal life was made possible by the death of Christ for us on Calvary, and as such, it will always remain a free gift. Our response to the gift is what will matter in the end, but the gift itself in Christ remains entirely free. That’s why the pressure to work our way into God’s eternal kingdom has forever been removed, for it is what God has given us in Christ that makes eternal salvation possible.
The words from the song: Santa Claws is coming to town, suggest that one’s good behavior is what makes one worthy of Christmas gifts. Hence the reason for the insert: “He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness’ sake. Not so with Christ, for He knows that we’ve all been bad, very bad; but His goodness, given as a free gift, as He poured out His life for us on Calvary, is now offered to all, whether we’ve been bad or good.
Thus, the following passage of scripture, treating on the topic of Christ’s gift to the human family should be thoroughly understood, embraced, and it should never ever be forgotten.
Galatians 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!