**Ephesians 2:1–10, 18–22**
 
What does it really mean to be made alive in Christ? In this message from *The Spirit-Filled Life* series, Pastor Arthur Benjamin walks through Ephesians 2 and the extraordinary work of God that takes us from spiritual death to new life in Jesus.
 
The gospel is not simply about bad people becoming better people—it is about spiritually dead people being made alive with Christ. We could not rescue, reform, or resurrect ourselves. But because of His great love, rich mercy, and amazing grace, God moved toward us and did for us what we could never do for ourselves.
 
Pastor Arthur explores three powerful truths: **I was dead, but God made me alive. I was helpless, but grace saved me. I was far away, but God made us His dwelling.** Salvation is God's gift, transformation is the fruit of new life, and the Holy Spirit now dwells within God's people.
 
Discover the beauty of a Spirit-filled life that is **made alive by grace, made new in Christ, and built together by the Spirit—all for the glory of God.**

**Ephesians 2:1&ndash;10, 18&ndash;22** &nbsp; What does it really mean to be made alive in Christ? In this message from *The Spirit-Filled Life* series, Pastor Arthur Benjamin walks through Ephesians 2 and the extraordinary work of God that takes us from spiritual death to new life in Jesus. &nbsp; The gospel is not simply about bad people becoming better people&mdash;it is about spiritually dead people being made alive with Christ. We could not rescue, reform, or resurrect ourselves. But because of His great love, rich mercy, and amazing grace, God moved toward us and did for us what we could never do for ourselves. &nbsp; Pastor Arthur explores three powerful truths: **I was dead, but God made me alive. I was helpless, but grace saved me. I was far away, but God made us His dwelling.** Salvation is God's gift, transformation is the fruit of new life, and the Holy Spirit now dwells within God's people. &nbsp; Discover the beauty of a Spirit-filled life that is **made alive by grace, made new in Christ, and built together by the Spirit&mdash;all for the glory of God.**

This is the radio teaching ministry of a brand new church plant called 242 Church San Diego. Pastor Arthur Benjamin is the founding and Senior Pastor of 242 Church San Diego, a Christ-centered, Spirit-filled church devoted to helping people know Jesus, grow in His Word, experience His presence, and live on mission. With more than two decades of pastoral ministry, Pastor Arthur has served as a pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker, and ministry leader both locally and internationally. Alongside his wife, Violet, and their daughter, Psalm Olivia, he is passionate about building a healthy, multiethnic church where people experience authentic community, healing, spiritual growth, and become devoted disciples of Jesus Christ.

Instagram: @242churchsd

This is the radio teaching ministry of a brand new church plant called 242 Church San Diego. Pastor Arthur Benjamin is the founding and Senior Pastor of 242 Church San Diego, a Christ-centered, Spirit-filled church devoted to helping people know Jesus, grow in His Word, experience His presence, and live on mission. With more than two decades of pastoral ministry, Pastor Arthur has served as a pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker, and ministry leader both locally and internationally. Alongside his wife, Violet, and their daughter, Psalm Olivia, he is passionate about building a healthy, multiethnic church where people experience authentic community, healing, spiritual growth, and become devoted disciples of Jesus Christ.
Instagram: @242churchsd