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Ephesians 2::1-5, and what it means to all People!!

 Ephesians 2:1-5. And What it means to all People!!  By Anthony Joseph Hopkins July 12, 2021



       Praise the Lord Saints!! Praise the Lord!!  How are all of you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  Ephesians 2:1-5 says and you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.

 

 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lust of the flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.  But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (By grace you have been saved).   This means in spite of our transgressions and sins, we have been saved by God’s grace.  It is really up to us as a people because Jesus Christ died for all of our sins and transgressions.



       Next, I want to inform all of you that Jesus Christ died for all of my sins long before I was born into this world.  I have a second chance through Him.



       What is the definition of a transgression?  A transgression is an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.  The Biblical definition of the word transgression is What is the biblical definition of transgression?

Transgression means to intentionally disobey or to willfully trespass a command. David was referring to this kind of sin when he wrote, “Blessed is the one whose transgressions are. forgiven, whose sins are covered” (Psalm 32:1). Transgression is connected to a trespass, which is a willful violation of the law.

Further, what is the definition of the word iniquity?  An iniquity is immoral or grossly unfair behavior.  When it comes to the word iniquity, it has a lot to do with our grossly unfair behavior.  This is something that intends to look bad on the person who committed this act or crime.  According to Webster's dictionary, the word iniquity means gross injustice, wickedness or sin. ... The Bible says that through one man, Adam, sin entered the world.

Moreover, when it comes to a sin and an iniquity.  A sin means you miss the mark.  When a sin is repeated against the knowledge of God, it becomes a transgression. If it continues long enough, it eventually becomes iniquity which perverts the flesh.  This is very serious!!  God is watching all of us!! 

Finally, I want to end this essay by sharing my personal testimony.  I learned how to use vulgarity from my parents.  My parents literally cussed each other out all of the time.  My grandmothers and grandfathers did not use any vulgarity in front of me as a child.  My step-father used vulgarity like a Navy Sailor.  I want to inform all of you that I am still a work in progress.  I have not used any vulgarity in over 90 days now.  This is simply because God is watching me and the billions of people who exist on earth.  God is recording our progress.  

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