Title: BUT GOD

Text: Ephesians 2:1–7 

Outline:

I. Dead in Sin 1-3

II. Alive with Christ 4-5

III. Raised with Christ 6-7

Application Questions:

1. As you reflect on this week’s sermon and text, what truth stood out to you the most, challenged your thinking, or raised questions for you?

2. How does Paul describe our pre-Christian status? What specific words or images does Paul use, and how do they deepen your understanding of our condition apart from Christ?

3. How do you think a typical unbeliever today would respond to this description of a non-Christian being “dead”, a slave to Satan, dominated by appetites and destined for wrath?

4. What were the spiritual and eternal consequences of being dead in sin?

5. Why are the words ‘But God’ central to the gospel message, and how do they shape your understanding of grace?

6. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?