What was the spiritual condition of the Gentiles before Christ in the Old Testament?
Before Christ, Gentiles were without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise. They had no hope and were without God in the world. During the Old Testament economy, God dealt with Israel on the covenant basis, while Gentiles were outside those promises.
Les explains that Paul is reminding Gentiles of their past condition. At that time, while God was still dealing with Israel on the covenant basis in the Old Testament economy, Gentiles were called "uncircumcision" by the circumcision made with hands. They were aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world. Les notes that some people object that God was unfair, but he insists God has always been fair, just, and righteous.
That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
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What was the condition of Gentile forefathers before they were in Christ?
Gentile forefathers were without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
What was the spiritual condition of the Gentiles before God dealt with them?
The Gentiles' condition was one of having no hope and being without God in the world, which was the lot of the Gentiles.