God's extravagant mercy, incomprehensible love and abundant grace has provided in Christ the means through which men, dead in trespasses and sins might be saved to become His workmanship.
Paul asserts that a pursuit of anything other than knowing Jesus, it is rubbish. Any other pursuit is in fact, a sin.
The sovereign reign of God over the nations brings comfort and encouragement to His people as they proclaim His gospel and await His return.