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How does total depravity affect our ability to come to God?

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Total depravity teaches that humans are unable to seek God without divine intervention.

Total depravity is a doctrine that asserts the complete inability of the unregenerate person to seek salvation or righteousness in and of themselves due to their fallen nature. This concept is grounded in Romans 3:9-19, which explains that all people are under sin and that no one seeks after God. Because of original sin, human beings are spiritually dead, incapable of approaching God unless God first changes their hearts. This underscores the necessity of the Holy Spirit’s work in regeneration, where He brings the dead to life and enables them to respond to the gospel, thus affirming God's sovereignty in the act of saving graceless sinners. This understanding cultivates humility and appreciation for God's tremendous mercy in saving those who are unable to save themselves.
Scripture References: Romans 3:9-19, Ephesians 2:1-3

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