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What does it mean for fallen man to be unclean?

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Fallen man is considered unclean because of sin, making him unacceptable to God without the cleansing provided through Christ.

The concept of uncleanliness in the biblical context denotes a state of impurity that disqualifies one from acceptance by a holy God. According to Scripture, all of humanity is tainted by sin, and as stated in Isaiah, our righteousness is as filthy rags. This inherent uncleanness renders humanity incapable of pleasing God or earning His favor through self-efforts or good works. The sacrificial system highlighted this reality, demonstrating the need for an outside cleansing agent—namely, the Lamb, Christ—which is indispensable for sanctification and acceptance before God. Only through His sacrifice can the unclean be made clean, symbolizing the transformative power of grace.
Scripture References: Isaiah 64:6, Job 14:4

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A Lamb For An ASS
Don Fortner · Jan 15, 2008
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Joshua

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