Ephesians 2:1-10: You were dead!

Rev. Mark Jasa of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Pasadena, California joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study Ephesians 2.

You were dead----dead in sin and trespasses. To be dead takes away all motivational aspirations. Yet, Jesus is in the resurrection business. He has made you alive only by His rich mercy. This new life brings comfort that we are loved by our LORD, but also leads us to do the works He provides. Works of love towards others and in love toward Him. “O LORD, thank you for being the only source of our salvation by Your grace by Your grace through faith. Help us to rest in that salvation and strengthen us to be workmen in Your kingdom. In Christ, Amen”