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How do we know the doctrine of total depravity is true?

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The doctrine of total depravity is supported by Scripture, particularly Romans 8:7-8 and 1 Corinthians 2:14, which affirm the inability of the natural man to please God.

Total depravity asserts that every part of a person is affected by sin, rendering them incapable of seeking God without divine intervention. This concept is rooted in passages like Romans 8:7-8, which states that the carnal mind is enmity against God and is not subject to His law. Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 2:14 reinforces this by declaring that the natural man cannot understand spiritual things, as they are spiritually discerned. This doctrine is crucial to understand the necessity of God's grace in regeneration, as it highlights the absolute need for the Holy Spirit to enable one to respond to the Gospel.
Scripture References: Romans 8:7-8, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 51:5, Romans 3:10-18, 1 John 1:8, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 7:14-21, Jeremiah 17:9, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:1, John 6:44, Genesis 3:17-19, Matthew 13:19-22, Ephesians 2:1-5, John 3:19-20, Proverbs 14:12, Genesis 3, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 5:12-14, Ephesians 2:12, Acts 16:19-34, Romans 5:12

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