How does total depravity relate to being in Christ?
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Total depravity teaches that without Christ, humanity is completely incapable of coming to God; being in Christ transforms that state by His grace.
Total depravity underscores the consequences of the fall, illustrating that all men are inherently sinful and incapable of seeking God on their own (Romans 3:11). Ephesians 2:1 states, 'And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins,' which captures the essence of this doctrine. By being in Christ, believers receive new life—a divine transformation initiated by God's grace, enabling them to respond to the Gospel. The miraculous change from death to life is solely attributable to God's mercy and the work of Jesus, who made it possible for us to be accepted and righteous before a holy God despite our sinful nature.
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