OUR LIVES BEFORE AND AFTER CHRIST

Under God's curse vs. Loved by God

Doomed because of our sins vs. Shown God's mercy and given salvation

Went along with the crowd vs. Stand for Christ and truth

God's enemies vs. God's children

Enslaved to Satan vs. Free in Christ to love, serve, and sit with him

Followed our evil thoughts and passions vs. Taken from the grave to glory

Under God's anger vs. Given undeserved favor

Spiritually dead vs. Give new spiritual life

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"For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your efforts, but God's gift, so that no one can boast about it!"

~ Ephesians 2:8 (Good News Bible)

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