Why is understanding our bondage to sin necessary for salvation?
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Recognizing our bondage to sin is essential for salvation as it leads to an awareness of our need for redemption in Christ.
The acknowledgment of our bondage to sin is foundational for genuine repentance and faith. The doctrine of total depravity teaches that all individuals are born in a state of rebellion against God, as expressed in Romans 3:23, which states that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory. This realization induces a state of desperation, compelling the sinner to seek deliverance from the God who can liberate. The prayer of David serves as a model for this; he identifies his deep need for help, and only by recognizing his imprisoned state can he truly cry out for the Lord to deliver him. It is within this context that the offer of redemption through Christ becomes vital.
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