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Why is understanding our natural state important for Christians?

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Understanding our natural state helps Christians appreciate the depth of God's grace and our need for salvation.

Recognizing our natural state as spiritually dead and hostile to God allows believers to appreciate the vastness of God's grace. It is essential for Christians to understand that prior to salvation, we were unable to seek God or comprehend His truths, as alluded to in Scriptures like Romans 3:10-12. When we see our lives transformed by God's grace, it deepens our gratitude and admiration for the miracle of new birth. This understanding reinforces the truth that our conversion is solely a work of divine mercy, which encourages humility and reliance on God rather than self.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 3:10-12

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Separated and Called by Grace
Wayne Boyd · Jun 13, 2018
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