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Can a spiritually dead person contribute to their salvation?

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No, a spiritually dead person cannot contribute to their salvation; it requires a sovereign act of God.

The sermon underscores that a spiritually dead person has no ability to contribute to their salvation because they lack the spiritual life necessary to respond to God. Just as a corpse cannot decide to live, so a dead sinner cannot choose God or produce faith. This is a recurring theme in the apostle Paul's writings, particularly in Ephesians 2:1-3, where he explains that we were 'dead in trespasses and sins.' The only way for a sinner to become alive in Christ is through God's grace, which creates faith in their hearts. Thus, the entire process of salvation is initiated and completed by God, affirming the doctrine of sovereign grace.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:1-3

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A New Creation
Mark Daniel · Nov 22, 2015
Joshua

Joshua

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