What does the Bible say about being spiritually dead?
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The Bible teaches that all individuals are spiritually dead in their sins due to the fall of Adam, as stated in Ephesians 2:1.
In Ephesians 2:1-3, Paul clearly articulates the condition of all humanity prior to divine intervention, asserting that individuals are 'dead in trespasses and sins.' This spiritual death stems from Adam's sin and the ensuing fall, which has affected all of humanity. As a result, we are born ruled by sin, trapped in our old nature, and inherently separated from God. Spiritual death, therefore, encompasses not just outward acts of wrongdoing, but also a corrupt nature that is opposed to God, characterized by ignorance and rebellion against His holiness.
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