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What does the Bible say about man's inability to save himself?

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The Bible teaches that man is dead in trespasses and sins, unable to help himself or attain salvation through his own efforts.

Scripture clearly illustrates the concept of man's inability to save himself. In Ephesians 2:1, we are taught that we were dead in our trespasses and sins, depicting our spiritual lifelessness and incapacity to choose God. Just as the impotent man at the pool of Bethesda was powerless and entirely dependent on divine intervention for healing, so are we totally reliant on God's sovereign grace for salvation. Romans 3:10-12 affirms that none are righteous, and all have turned aside; this emphasizes the universal need for Christ's redemptive work. Furthermore, passages such as John 5 illustrate that it is God who initiates healing and restoration, highlighting His sovereign will in the salvation of His people.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:1, Romans 3:10-12, John 5, John 5:1-9, Romans 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2

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A Certain Man
Wayne Boyd · Nov 12, 2017
Man's Absolute Inability
James H. Tippins · Dec 31, 2017
Five Take Aways
David Pledger · Jan 1, 2023
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