The Bible describes spiritual death as being dead in trespasses and sins, a condition that affects all humanity due to Adam's sin.
Spiritual death is a state where a person is separated from God due to sin. Ephesians 2:1 states, 'And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.' This refers to the inability of fallen humanity to respond to God or seek after Him without divine intervention. Romans 5:12 confirms that death spread to all because of one man's sin, highlighting the pervasive nature of this spiritual death. Just as Adam disobeyed and brought death into the world, all his descendants are born into this state of separation from God, unable to come to Him without being made alive by the Spirit of God.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:1, Romans 5:12, John 11:14, Luke 8:52, Jeremiah 8:21-22, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 3:10-12, Genesis 3
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