Ephesians 2

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Draw a “Before and After” Picture

Memory Verse

Ephesians 2:10 KJV 1900

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

The “Before and After” story in Ephesians

Paul is telling the Ephesians and all believers who they were before they were saved and who they are after they are saved.

Dead In Trespasses and Sins / Alive in Christ

What does it mean to be “dead in trespasses and sins?” (Spiritual vs. Physical Death)

Think about Adam and Eve and their separation from God.

Romans 5:12 ESV

Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—

What about being made “alive in Christ?”

1 Corinthians 15:22 ESV

For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.

Controlled by Satan’s Power / Created for Good Works

In , who is the “prince of the power of the air?” Who is controlled by Satan? (“sons of disobedience”)

In how do people behave who are controlled by Satan? (Fulfilling the desires of our flesh and of the mind..doing whatever makes them happy)

In the last part of verse 3 we see the destiny of people who are dead in their sins who are under Satan’s control. (“children of wrath”)

After a person believes in the Lord Jesus they receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit () and when we allow Him to control our lives we are able to overcome our sinful desires.

A Closer Look at

Who is the “we” referring to? Believers

What are we? God’s workmanship

Why were we “created in Christ Jesus?” For good works

When did God prepare the good works we would do? In advance

One more “Before and After” -

Without Christ means a person has no hope, no peace and being far from God.

If you choose to be saved through faith in Jesus you can have peace with God, come near to Him and be a part of His family (, , ).