Every
Christian’s
Testimony
Ephesians
2:1-7
Theme:
In
Ephesians 2:1-7, Paul gives the details of every Christian’s testimony of God
taking us from death to life.
The
realities of life apart from
Christ
(2:1-3)
We
were…
1.
Dead in our trespasses and
sins
(v. 1)
2.
Dominated by the world and
Satan
(v. 2a)
3.
Disobedient to the will of
God
(v. 2b)
4.
Driven by our self-centered desires (v.3a)
Now the deeds
of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry,
sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions,
factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I
forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things
will not inherit the kingdom of God. GAL
5:19-21
5.
Destined for
wrath
(v. 3b)
The
Realities of life united with
Christ
(2:4-7)
God
has …
1.
Made known to us the depth of His mercy and
love (v.
4)
2.
Made us alive together with
Christ
(v. 5)
3.
Made us forever recipients of His overwhelming
grace (vv.
6-7)
My
personal application of this message:
Questions
for individual study and Fellowship Families:
1. How
does Ephesians 2:1 describe the spiritual condition of people who are apart from
Christ?
2. What
does Ephesians 2:2-3 reveal about our lives before we entered into a saving
relationship with Jesus Christ? What are some examples of how we see this
being manifested today?
3. Why
did God rescue people who once were living in rebellion toward
Him?
4. What
has God done for those who belong to Christ, according to Ephesians
2:5-6?
5. What
can believers learn about their future from verse
7?
6. In
light of this passage, what have you learned about the grace of
God?
7. Can
you share your story of what God has done in your life?