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

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The doctrine of total depravity, which states that sin affects every part of a person, is evidenced by the pervasive rebellion against God illustrated in scripture, particularly in the actions of figures like Absalom.

Total depravity is a foundational doctrine in Reformed theology that claims every aspect of humanity is corrupted by sin. This concept is illustrated vividly through the actions and motivations of Absalom during his rebellion against King David. His prideful heart, as described in the sermon, showcases the tendency for humankind to rebel against God, asserting self-interest above God's divine order. The scriptures support this doctrine, as seen in passages that reveal our innately sinful nature and the necessity for divine grace to bring regeneration and change. Furthermore, Romans 3:10-12 affirms that 'none is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God,' reinforcing the comprehensive nature of human depravity.
Scripture References: Romans 3:10-12, 2 Samuel 15:1-6, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 3:23, John 1:11, Mark 6:6, Ephesians 2:1, Genesis 25:21-22, Romans 8:7-8, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Ephesians 2:1-5, Romans 5, Romans 3, Isaiah 59, Matthew 15:19, Psalm 51:5, Romans 3:10-18, 1 John 1:8, Psalm 53, Genesis 6:5-8, Psalm 38, John 1:13, Romans 7:14-21, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 8:7, Romans 5:12, Ezekiel 37:1-3, John 3:3, Ecclesiastes 7:29, Genesis 4:5; Romans 3:10; Ephesians 2:1-3, Judges 3:12-14, Genesis 6:5, John 6:44, John 15:5, John 5:1-16, Philippians 3:9, John 5:40, Romans 3:9, Romans 7:18, Genesis 3, Acts 28:25-27, Isaiah 1:5-6, 2 Samuel 13:20-22, Mark 10:17-27, Romans 3:10, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Romans 10:17, John 3:19, Romans 7:14, Genesis 3:17-19, Matthew 13:19-22, Ezekiel 16:1-14, Psalm 109:22, Genesis 5:3, Revelation 3:17-18, Mark 8:22-25, John 3:19-20, Matthew 15, Romans 7, 1 John 3:12, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 1:6, Colossians 2:13, Acts 3, Romans 7:9-11, Psalm 58:3, Isaiah 51:5, Ezekiel 16:5, Ezra 9:6, Psalm 14:1-3, Genesis 3:6-8, Romans 7:7-13, Ephesians 4:18-19, Romans 3:11, Romans 7:14-25, Isaiah 65:1, Psalm 14:2-3, Proverbs 14:12, John 8:34, Ephesians 2:1-2, John 3:6, Luke 15:8-10, Romans 3:9-20, Psalm 73:22, Genesis 3:6, Exodus 32:1-4, Romans 3:10-20; Jeremiah 17:9, Titus 3:5, Romans 7:14-24, Matthew 13:15-16, Luke 24:45, John 12:39-40, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 1:18-32, Ecclesiastes 7:20, 1 Peter 1:25, Mark 5:26, John 16, Isaiah 40:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Job 15:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:12, Ephesians 2:3, Genesis 18:27, Job 40:4, Psalm 22:6, Isaiah 6:5, Luke 5:8, 1 Timothy 1:15, Romans 7:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 3:6-7, Mark 10, Mark 5:1-20, Ecclesiastes 2, Mark 5:3-6, Psalm 51, Luke 5:31-32, Isaiah 6:9-10, Zechariah 1:4, Romans 6:17, 1 Corinthians 1:21, Romans 1:21, Romans 7:18-24, John 15:25, Galatians 1:6-7, Isaiah 53:6, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Ephesians 4:18, Romans 5:12-14, Titus 3:3, Genesis 5:21-24, 1 Samuel 17:55-58, John 6:63, Jeremiah 44, Romans 12:3, 2 Samuel 11-12, Romans 11:25-26, John 3:5, Esther 3:1-6, Romans 5:19, Ephesians 2:12, Acts 16:19-34, Judges 13, 1 Samuel 8:7-9, Jeremiah 7:8, I Corinthians 2:14, 1 John 5:19, Galatians 1:4, Romans 7:5, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Jeremiah 8:6-7, Acts 16:14, Ephesians 2:2, Luke 7:30, Proverbs 1:25, Ezekiel 18:32, Luke 19:14, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 8:43-44, Matthew 26:14-16, Romans 3:18, Mark 3:13, Luke 18:19, Romans 3:9-23, Isaiah 40:6, Romans 1:30, John 6:70-71, Romans 3:9-12, Jeremiah 12:3, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 23:27, Romans 5:6, James 3:2

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