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What does the Bible say about being dead in sin?

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The Bible teaches that unconverted men are spiritually dead in their sins, lacking the life of God and being unable to perform any acts acceptable to Him.

According to Ephesians 2:1, unconverted individuals are described as being dead in their trespasses and sins, emphasizing a total removal of spiritual life. This state of spiritual death parallels natural death, where a dead person cannot act or perceive; similarly, those dead in sin are utterly incapable of holy obedience unless quickened by the Holy Spirit. Just as a body devoid of the soul cannot function, a soul separated from God's grace is incapable of spiritual acts.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:1, Romans 8:7, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 6:23, Revelation 3:1, John 5:25, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Romans 5:12, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23, Romans 7

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