How does Lazarus’ story relate to our spiritual condition?

Lazarus’ physical resurrection serves as a powerful analogy for the spiritual rebirth of believers. Just as Lazarus was dead and unable to bring himself to life, all humans are dead in their trespasses and sins and cannot attain salvation on their own. Ephesians 2:1 states that we were dead in sins until God, in His mercy, quickened us together with Christ. This doctrine illustrates the sovereignty of God in salvation and the transformative power of the gospel that brings spiritual life to those who are dead.