--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: From what the Scriptures say of man's…" description: "\"“From what the Scriptures say of man's state by nature. It is declared to be a state of \" blindness \" and \"darkness \" and of \"spiritual death.\" Eph. iv..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ef/archibald-alexander-hodge-3188_bible_from-what-the-scriptures-say-of-man-s-st_2066756.jpg" --- # From what the Scriptures say of man's state by nature. It… ![“From what the Scriptures say of man's state by nature. It is declared to be a state of " blindness " and "darkness " and of "spiritual death." Eph. iv. 18; Col. ii. 13. The unregenerate are the "servants of sin" and "subject to Satan." Rom. vi. 16, 20; 2 Tim ii. 26; Matt. xii. 33 -- 36.” quote by Archibald Alexander Hodge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ef/archibald-alexander-hodge-3188_bible_from-what-the-scriptures-say-of-man-s-st_2066756.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ef/archibald-alexander-hodge-3188_bible_from-what-the-scriptures-say-of-man-s-st_2066756.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ef/archibald-alexander-hodge-3188_bible_from-what-the-scriptures-say-of-man-s-st_2066756.jpg) > ““From what the Scriptures say of man's state by nature. It is declared to be a state of " blindness " and "darkness " and of "spiritual death." Eph. iv. 18; Col. ii. 13. The unregenerate are the "servants of sin" and "subject to Satan." Rom. vi. 16, 20; 2 Tim ii. 26; Matt. xii. 33 -- 36.”” [Archibald Alexander Hodge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/archibald-alexander-hodge/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human nature is portrayed as spiritually blind, dead, and enslaved to sin, requiring divine regeneration. **In simple terms:** People are spiritually lost without God. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual renewal. Themes sin spiritual blindness human nature Mood reflective solemn Type theological didactic When to use this quote - personal prayer - church teaching - counseling - mission work - ethical decision making Key Concepts original sin regeneration spiritual death Questions to Reflect On - How do you understand spiritual blindness? - What steps lead to regeneration? A Different Perspective The quote assumes a specific theological framework not shared by all faiths. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bible/) [Darkness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/darkness/) [Nature](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nature/) ## Related quotes > [“From what the Scriptures say of man's state by nature. 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