Thankful (Part 1)
(Ephesians 2:5)
Thankful to be Alive in Christ
Introduction: We begin a new sermon series this morning, I have entitled, “Thankful.” As we are entering that thanksgiving season, I want to remind us of some things we are to be so thankful for. Today, I want to remind us of what it means to be thankful we are alive in Christ, and what exactly that means.
There are only 2 spheres of existence: in Adam, or in Christ. There is NO third option, no neutral ground. In Adam all died spiritually (Rom. 5:12). But now comes heaven’s counterattack: Because of Adam’s trespass, many died; because of Christ’s obedience the grace of God abounds to many bringing life. (Rom 5:15, 18).
Paul here in our text introduces the most astounding interruption in human history in verse 4, “But.” “But God is rich in mercy! He has intervened in the destiny of man; He has interrupted the doom of death and judgment and made us alive in Christ!
If you are in Christ today, you can be thankful to be alive in Christ! What does this mean?
Listening Guide – Thankful (Part 1)
