Our Condition Prior to Christ

Sermon Notes

Pastor Chang Kim

Ephesians 2:1-3

And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.

Introduction

I.      They are D                   v1

And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 

Genesis 3:24

Ephesians 2:12

Genesis 3

Ezekiel 28:14-16

Isaiah 14:12-14 

II.    They are D                   vv2-3a

2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind

1. The world – Outward influences, pull us away from God

2. The devil – A personal force to derail us in every which way

Genesis 3:1-5

3. The flesh – We ourselves wanting and demanding our own way

Romans 8:6-8

Galatians 5:19-21

III.   They are D                   v3b

3 were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.

Romans 5:12 

Romans 5:18-21

Conclusion

Discussion Questions

1. What are some missteps we have taken?

2. How has Satan deceived people? Name some ways we can be pressured into doing that is not right?

3. What is the good news that we all have and how does that encourage you to live your life?