3. What did Paul mean when he reminded the Ephesian Christians of their condition as heathen and said, “Remember that … you were separate from Christ … without hope and without God in the world”? (Ephesians 2:12; emphasis added).

The story of Jesus did not end with death, but with resurrection—not with suffering, but with glory.

Jesus’ resurrection points us forward to his return, when he will usher in a new world and make all the wrongs right. In the end, justice will be satisfied. Yet because of his sacrifice, he is able to offer those who will humble themselves and turn to him the opportunity to be on the right side of justice. His sacrifice makes all our sacrifices mea