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In view of what it accomplishes, there is no doubt that God's gift of the ransom, which makes everlasting life possible, is the greatest gift of all.  To appreciate what a "perfect present" it ism, let us see how, in surpassing ways, it satisfies the factors that help us to make gifts worthwhile, as discussed in the preceding article. 

Satisfies our desire.  We humans have a strong innate desire to keep on living.  (Ecclesiastes 3:11) Although on our  own we are unable to satisfy that desire, the ransom makes it possible for us to do so.  the Bible says:  "For the wages sins pays is death,, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23. 

Fills our need.  Humans could not provide the ransom.  The Bible explains:  "The ransom price for their life is so precious that it is always beyond their reach.  (Psalm 49:8)  Therefore, we were in desperate need of divine assistance in order to be released from bondage to sin and death.  But "through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus," God has provided just what is needed.  -Romans 3:23, 24. 

Is perfectly timed. The Bible tells us:  "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."  (Romans 5:8) Because it was given "while we were yet sinners," the ransom provides assurance of the depth of  God's love for us despite our sinful state.  And it gives us so much to look forward to, even though we have to endure the consequences of sin. 

Next time: WHAT IS THE BEST GIFT OF ALL? - Conclusion of What Is the Best Gift of All?

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