Having Begun in the Spirit

If Christ's death was sufficient for these to whom Paul was writing, to save them, then why were they toying with this false doctrine of works-righteousness? Had Christ then, died in vain in relation to them? Were they really true Christians? Were they really experiencing all the blessings of grace which Christ died to purchase? These were good questions which Paul was asking them, and so I believe it will be good if we also can ask them of ourselves. Let us ask ourselves these 3 questions in the language of the text so that we will come to understand whether we are a true Christian and whether we are growing in respect to our salvation? The answer to all of these questions will be more than evident as we think about these things together.