We were in a desperate state. Crushed by our fallen nature and our inability to follow the law, we urgently needed a Savior. We did not fully understand what it would take to be set right with God once and for all. We did not fully understand the ramifications of His Son being born, living, serving and then dying at our hands. He is our one true hope and He came down to show us the very meaning of God's grace. His name is Jesus. He is Messiah.