How do we know the doctrine of total inability is true?
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The doctrine of total inability is confirmed by various biblical passages that affirm humanity's lack of righteousness and ability to seek God.
Scriptural evidence for total inability is found throughout the Bible, particularly in Romans. Romans 3:10-12 clarifies that no one is righteous, and Romans 8:7-8 elaborates that the carnal mind is enmity against God and cannot please Him. This implies that without God's grace, individuals remain in a state of spiritual death, incapable of seeking or understanding anything spiritual. This doctrine underlines the necessity for God's sovereign action in salvation, demonstrating that it is not by human effort but through divine grace that one becomes capable of responding to God.
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