Eph 2:1 | MHM | STEP | State of the Ephesians by Nature Paul describes how the Ephesians were in a very sad and hopeless condition before they came to know Christ. He wants them to see what it means to be lost without God, so that they will be grateful for what Jesus has done for them. This was not only the state of the Ephesians, but also of all people by nature. v. 1 : Paul says that those who do not know Christ are dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1 ). This means that sin is like a spiritual death. Sinners are cut off from God, who is the source of life. Sin kills the soul and leaves people unable to please God or enjoy spiritual things.

‏ Ephesians 2:1

State of the Ephesians by Nature

Paul describes how the Ephesians were in a very sad and hopeless condition before they came to know Christ. He wants them to see what it means to be lost without God, so that they will be grateful for what Jesus has done for them. This was not only the state of the Ephesians, but also of all people by nature.

v. 1: Paul says that those who do not know Christ are dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1 ^a). This means that sin is like a spiritual death. Sinners are cut off from God, who is the source of life. Sin kills the soul and leaves people unable to please God or enjoy spiritual things.