1308. God has made us alive by the Holy Spirit given through Christ.

Rom 8:2, Eph 2:5, Col 2:13

In the Old Testament, God gave life to dry bones and gave them life. (Ezekiel 37:4-5)

Ezekiel 37:4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. 5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:

God has poured out the Holy Spirit on us who believe in Jesus Christ so that we can live. (Rom 8:2, Ephesians 2:5, Col 2:13)

Rom 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

Col 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;