I. The condition of all people prior to being in Christ. (Eph. 2:1a)
II. The cause of our lifeless condition prior to being in Christ. (Eph.2:1b)
A.Trespasses views our condition prior to being in Christ from the point of those who have intentionally chosen disobedience.
B. Sins views our condition prior to being in Christ from a more general perspective.