The natural state of man is often viewed as being ultimately good by many philosophies and religions, but the Bible reveals that, “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked; who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9). We may perform many good acts throughout our lives, but at the core of us, our own depravity keeps us separated from God, as Revelation 9:13-21 shows. However, God’s mercy and grace through His Son, Jesus Christ, is abundant and available to whoever will turn to Him, even to the end.