Before and After

Paul address those that are already saved, whether Jew or Gentile.. He wants them to fully understand who they are in Christ. Is it any different today? Do the saved understand what took place when God saved them? It isn't enough that God takes you into His presence; God takes His presence and places it in you.
Before God saved you, you were like the Gentiles of the Old Testament: without honor, help, heritage, home, hope or holiness. But God! Remember who you were but realize who you are now.