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What does the Bible say about our lost condition?

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The Bible speaks of our lost condition as one of total depravity, highlighting our inability to seek God and our inherent sinfulness.

The Bible portrays the human condition as one of total depravity, indicating that we are born in sin and shaped in iniquity (Psalm 51:5). We are fundamentally incapable of seeking God or doing good on our own; we are described as lost, having no hope and found in a pitiful state, much like an abandoned infant (Ezekiel 16:5-6). This state of helplessness emphasizes the need for God's intervening grace for salvation, further illustrated in the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:4-7), where the shepherd actively seeks the lost. Our lostness is underscored throughout Scripture, reminding us that we were dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1), entirely dependent on God's sovereign grace for redemption.
Scripture References: Ezekiel 16:5-6, Psalm 51:5, Ephesians 2:1, Luke 15:4-7

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