V.1-3 All of us were dead in sins toward God, both Gentiles and Jews. But to all believers God has given. life. “Quickened” means “given life.”
V.4-7 Both Jew and Gentile believers are now one in Christ — not with Him yet. God has done all this so that He might show His great grace toward us in Christ Jesus in the ages to come.
V.8-9 We have been saved by faith (believing). And then it goes on to explain that even the faith (ability to believe), is a gift too. This is proved in the next verse, that it is no credit to us. Everything is of God. These two chapters are telling God’s side of the story of salvation. It has nothing to do with our responsibility. Remember that.
V.10-13 For we are God’s handiwork. Why? So that we may be able to live on this earth to please Him. We used to be Gentiles or Jews before we were saved. At that time, we were separated from Christ, completely away from Him, and with no right to any help or blessing. But now in Christ Jesus; brought to this place of nearness by the blood of Christ.
V.14 In Christ, all believers are united.
V.19-22 All believers are now in one family, one household. We are built on the apostles and New Testament prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the corner-stone. In Christ, all this building fits perfectly together and grows to be a holy temple, or dwelling place of God.