Gaining Favor=Impossible.

Today, Tullian Tchividjian came to speak at the school I attend, Liberty University. His message today was one I think that all churches should hear and understand. He emphasized the importance of the Gospel even to those who are saved. He said that a lot of church people accept the gospel, but then reserve the Gospel only to unbeliever, and that it shouldn't be that way. Next, he pointed out that in Colossians that Paul does not begin by telling the people what they should do but emphasized what Christ did for us. I believe that a lot of times we get caught up in self help and betterment programs, but almost forget what Christ did for us and disregard the betterment of the relationship. Thoughts?