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

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Scripture confirms human depravity through numerous passages that emphasize our natural state of sin and inability to seek God without divine intervention.

The doctrine of human depravity teaches that all humanity is inherently sinful and unable to turn to God on their own. This is evident in Scripture, which outlines the corruption of human nature since the Fall. Verses like Romans 3:10-12 declare that there is none righteous, not even one, emphasizing our total inability to seek God without His grace. The narrative of the leprous men in 2 Kings 7 illustrates this point; they recognized their helpless condition and acted out of desperation rather than complacency. This aligns with the Reformed understanding that man, due to his sinful nature, possesses a voluntary enmity against God and cannot come to Christ unless called by Him. Therefore, acknowledgment of our depravity is a crucial step towards understanding our need for salvation.
Scripture References: Romans 3:10-12, 2 Kings 7:3

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