Why is recognizing our spiritual deadness important for Christians?

Understanding our spiritual deadness is foundational for true transformation and faith. As the sermon points out, if we fail to see our state of deadness, we may erroneously believe that our efforts, decisions, or works can earn God's favor. By acknowledging that we are like the dry bones in the valley—incapable of life without divine intervention—we shift our focus from self-reliance to reliance on Christ’s righteousness. This recognition fosters humility and gratitude, reminding believers that salvation is entirely a work of grace. The reliance on God ensures that all glory in our salvation is rightly attributed to Him, in keeping with the tenets of sovereign grace theology.