First, we are declared righteous before God. Paul says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). We are no longer condemned by our sin; instead, we are righteous before God because we are in Christ. Second, we live in the power and strength of Jesus Christ. Paul clarifies this when he says: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me" (Phil 4:13). Paul struggled with a thorn in his flesh and asked God to remove it, but God responded and said His grace was sufficient. His power is made perfect in our weaknesses so that the power of Christ may rest in us (2 Cor.