Life Together – “But God ...” Ephesians 2:1–7 Your Spiritual Biography Dead - You are/were dead in your sins (vs. 1) Disobedient - You are/were the slave of the World , the Devil, and the Flesh (vss. 2-3a) Doomed - You are/were under God’s wrath (v. 3b) Difference - “But God” Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Theological Romans 1-3 in first 3 verses Gospel in 10 Verses Biographical Children of Wrath Children of Glory Geographical City of the Dead (Necropolis) City of the Redeemed Divine Intersection Divine Interjection Divine Intrusion Divine Invitation Condition of Mankind (1-3) Character of God (4-7) How Can God be Merciful and Just? What Is a Dead Person's Greatest Need? Alive/Resurrection Elevation/Ascension/Position Riches of His Grace God knows all about you Jesus desires to change your story