Why is understanding total depravity important for Christians?
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Understanding total depravity is crucial as it helps Christians recognize their need for God's grace and the sufficiency of Christ's atonement.
Total depravity teaches that every aspect of human nature is affected by sin, making us incapable of seeking God on our own (Romans 3:10-12). This doctrine underscores the need for God's grace in our salvation. Realizing that we are spiritually dead and can do nothing to earn favor with God emphasizes the importance of Christ's sacrificial death and righteousness. It is through Him alone that we can be redeemed and sanctified (1 Corinthians 1:30). This understanding instills humility in believers as they grasp that their salvation is solely the work of God, highlighting the necessity of being born again by the Spirit to have faith in Christ.
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