"Howbeit for this cause I [Paul] obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting."

                            -I Timothy 1:16 

Throughout the years, the devil has deceived countless people into believing that they are too sinful to be saved. They limit God's grace, thinking that it can only reach those who "aren't as bad as they are." However, Paul says in the 15'th verse of this same chapter that he was the chief of sinners. In other words, he was as bad as they come. Yet he then goes on to say that the Lord Jesus Christ saved him, displaying the height of longsuffering, for a pattern/example to others. Basically, part of the reason Christ even saved him was to show others that they are not too far gone to be saved either. After all, if God forgave somebody who played a part in Stephen's martyrdom, as well as many others, then surely He would be willing to forgive us too.

"I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

                             -Luke 5:32

To those who think they are out of the reach of God's grace, remember that if you were holy, you would have no need of salvation anyway. You may think you are the worst of sinners, and maybe you are, but the blood of Christ can cover your sins too!