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How do we know total depravity is true according to the Bible?

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The truth of total depravity is affirmed throughout Scripture, particularly in Romans, where it states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Total depravity is supported by numerous passages in the Bible, especially in the book of Romans. Romans 3:23 declares, 'For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God,' indicating that every person is inherently sinful and incapable of achieving the holiness required for salvation. Additionally, Romans 7:18 underscores the believer's struggle with sin, suggesting that apart from Christ's righteousness, no good can be produced in the natural man. The doctrine asserts that it is not just actions but the entire disposition of a person's heart that is corrupted, leading to their inability to seek God unless moved by His grace.
Scripture References: Romans 3:23, Romans 7:18, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 3:10-12, Ephesians 4:18, Romans 8:7-8

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