Introduction
 Fallen Condition Focus: Scripture tells us that all people are

spiritually dead apart from Christ. Paul wlote that we are dead
in our trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:1)
Sermon Proposition: Sincc Jesus Christ is the resurrection and
the life, we ought to believe in him and be raised to new life in

him

I. Our state without Christ: we arc spiritual dead in our sins (Jn. 1 i:14,
17,39; Eph.2:1-3)

IL Our state in Clhrist: wc arLr nracle spiritLrally alive by Christ (.1n.
l1 43-44: Epli. 2:4-9)

III. Our state in Christ: wc walk in the good works Ciod has prepared
fbr us (Jn. I I :44 !l,ph.2:10)