Luk 15:32, Eph 2:1, 5:14, Rev 3:1 | ISV | STEP | But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come back to life. He was lost and has been found.’”

Luke 15:32

32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come back to life. He was lost and has been found.’”Luke 15:24

1 God Has Brought Us from Death to Life

You used to be dead because of your offenses and sins,John 5:24; Eph 2:5; 4:18; Col 2:13

“Wake up, O sleeper!

Arise from the dead,

And Christ will shine on you.’’ ^{▼▼The source of this quote is unknown.}

1 The Letter to the Church in Sardis

“To the messenger ^{▼▼Or angel} of the church in Sardis, write:Eph 2:1, 5; 1Tim 5:6; Rev 1:4, 16, 5; 2:2; 4:5; 5:6

‘The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this:

‘I know your works. You are known for being alive, but you are dead.