How does the Bible picture the sinner?

In "Word Focus" Glenn McClure writes:

This is the picture Paul gave of fallen man: helpless (v. 6), hopeless (v. 8), and hostile (v. 10). He had no means of justification — yet God provided the means. He had no hope of getting on course — yet God provided the way. He had no method of being reconciled to his Creator — yet God provided a plan.

Source: Studies in Romans: Adult Teacher's Insights, page 16.