Ephesians 2:1-13 tells the story of who we were before we knew Christ and who we are now in Him.
Who We Were:
Dead in our transgressions and sins (v.1)Subject to the cravings, desires and thoughts of our sinful nature (v.3)
Objects of wrath (v.3)
Separate from Christ (v.12)
Excluded from citizenship in
Foreigners to the covenants of promise (v.12)
Without Hope (v.12)
Without God (v.12)
Far Away (v.13)
An amazing transaction has taken place, and we are not subject to this way of living anymore.
Who We Are Now:
Alive with Christ (v.5)
Saved from sin (v.5)
Seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (v.6)
God's Workmanship (v.10)
Brought near to God (v.13)
How sweet the sound.
In Christ,
Matt
Good Morning Matt,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insight this morning. It is so needed to be reminded of God's amazing grace through His Son Christ Jesus. "For by grace are ye saved through faith: and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." I pray that we all can share this Good News with the world, fearlessly and with great concern. Love in Christ Francie
What I love about Paul's lists (before and after), is we get a structure for praising God. For instance:
ReplyDeleteI praise you God, because I am alive with Christ and saved from sin.
Thank you Jesus, that I am seated with you in the heavenly realms!
Great praise technique Anne. I like doing this too.
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