What does the Bible say about the nature of man and salvation?

Scripture reveals that due to the Fall, humanity is in a state of total depravity. This means that left to their own devices, no one desires the salvation that comes by God's sovereign grace. In John 6:44, we learn that no one can come to Christ unless the Father draws them. This truth highlights the necessity of God’s intervention in the heart of the sinner, as seen in Ezekiel 36:26-27, where He promises to give a new heart and spirit. Thus, salvation is a work of God's grace alone, making the sinner willing to believe in Christ for forgiveness and righteousness.