1. Passing back… From Death to Life
John 5:24  1 John 3:14  Ezekiel 37:1-3
Becoming a Christian is a process by which we pass from DEATH to LIFE. The result is that we live lives for Jesus filled with joy and love, and characterized by being spiritual minded.

2. From Death to Life The Process
We were dead in sins (Ephesians 2:1-3)
We came to life by God’s grace (Eph. 2:4-6)
When we heard the gospel (1 Peter 4:6; John 5:25)
And believed (John 5:24)
And were baptized (Colossians 2:11-13; Romans 6:3-4)

3. From Death to Life The Product
Living life for Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)
Joy (Luke 15:22-24, 31-32)
Love (1 John 3:14)
Being spiritually minded (Romans 8:6; 1 Timothy 5:6)

4. “Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” (Ephesians 5:14)