What does it mean to be dead in trespasses and sins?
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Being dead in trespasses and sins means a total inability to respond to God without His intervention, as described in Ephesians 2.
The phrase 'dead in trespasses and sins' (Ephesians 2:1) refers to the spiritual death of those who are unregenerate and separated from God due to sin. It indicates that individuals are unable to seek God or respond to Him without divine action. Just as physical death signifies the inability to engage with the living world, spiritual death denotes a complete lack of spiritual awareness or capability. Consequently, regeneration is crucial, as only God can infuse spiritual life into the dead souls of humanity, making them alive in Christ, for it is by grace we are saved through faith (Ephesians 2:5).
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