| Before | After |
| Dead because of sin | Made alive with Christ |
| Under God’s anger | Shown God’s mercy and given salvation |
| Followed the ways of the world | Stand for Christ and truth |
| God’s enemies | God’s children |
| Enslaved to the devil | Free in Christ to love, serve, and sit with him |
| Followed our evil thoughts and desires | Raised up with Christ to glory |