What does the Bible say about the condition of the soul?
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The Bible describes the natural condition of all people as being in bondage to sin and spiritually dead.
The natural state of mankind is one of bondage and spiritual death, as Paul outlines in Ephesians 2, where he states that we were dead in trespasses and sins. This state of bondage is universal, affecting both Jews and Gentiles alike, as seen in Romans 3:9-10, confirming that all are under sin. The imprisonment of the soul, devoid of spiritual freedom, is illustrated throughout scripture, where the unregenerate live in darkness and despair, unaware of their true condition. It is only through the work of the Holy Spirit that one can begin to perceive their need for deliverance.
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