1. Once Alienated from God, I am United with Christ (v. 11-12) In His Death (v. 11) “In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christâ€
In His Burial (v. 12a) “having been buried with him in baptismâ€
In His Resurrection (v. 12b) “in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.â€
2. Once Dead in Sin, I am Made Alive with Christ (v. 13a) “And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with himâ€
3. Once a Debtor to God, I am Forgiven Because of Christ (v. 13b-14) “having forgiven us all our trespasses by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.â€
4. Once Defeated by Sin, I am Promised Victory in Christ (v. 15) “He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.â€
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