Scripture as a whole testifies to the fact that mankind has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Subject to condemnation, we are all prisoners of sin in the sense that we cannot stop sinning.1 As a result of our sinful nature we are unable to render the obedience that is required for eternal life in God’s presence.
22 But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.