Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Ephesians 2:1-2 Part 2 of 2

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.  

in which you used to live 
Colossians 3:7  You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.
Titus 3:3  At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 
1 Peter 4:3  For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do--living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.

when you followed the ways of this world 
Romans 12:2  Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air 
John 12:31  "Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out."
John 14:29-31  "I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. I will not say much more to you for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me. Come now; let us leave." 
John 16:11  "... and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned."
2 Corinthians 4:4  The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
1 John 4:4   You dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
1 John 5:19  We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.

the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient 
Ephesians 5:6  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

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