"the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23b

"For by grace are ye saved through faith...: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8,9

All are sinners and under God's judgement

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:10

"For the wages of sin is death;" Romans 6:23b

Christ paid the penalty for our sin

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. " Romans 5:8

We receive eternal life by receiving Christ

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" John 1:12