Paul wants his readers (which includes you and I) to have absolute gospel clarity, because only absolute gospel clarity can protect us from the allure of religion to make us right before God. It is entirely possible to live churched, but not saved. It is entirely possible to live around all the things that provide the opportunity for authentic faith, yet not have faith.

Paul wants his readers (which includes you and I) to have absolute gospel clarity, because only absolute gospel clarity can protect us from the allure of religion to make us right before God. It is entirely possible to live churched, but not saved. It is entirely possible to live around all the things that provide the opportunity for authentic faith, yet not have faith.