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What does total depravity mean in the Bible?

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Total depravity indicates that every part of human nature is affected by sin, rendering people incapable of saving themselves.

Total depravity is a doctrinal concept asserting that every aspect of humanity—mind, will, and emotions—has been corrupted by sin. Paul outlines this condition in Romans, highlighting that all humanity, whether Jew or Gentile, is subject to sin and is unable to meet God's standards of righteousness on their own. The apostle emphasizes that people suppress the truth and are inherently hostile to God. This depravity underscores the necessity of divine grace and the gospel; without acknowledging this fallen state, one cannot grasp the need for Christ's redemptive work and the full scope of salvation.
Scripture References: Romans 3:10-18, Romans 1:18-21

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