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What does total depravity mean in the context of faith?

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Total depravity means that every part of human nature is affected by sin, making us completely reliant on God's grace for faith.

Total depravity is a key doctrine within Reformed theology, indicating that sin has permeated every aspect of human existence, rendering us incapable of saving ourselves or even seeking God without His intervention. This concept is vividly illustrated in the centurion's faith, where he recognizes his own unworthiness and the overwhelming grace of Christ. By understanding total depravity, believers come to see the necessity of relying on the Holy Spirit's work to awaken faith in their hearts and to secure their salvation. Recognizing our sinful state, as illustrated in Luke 7, leads us to understand genuinely that we can approach Christ only through His grace and mercy.
Scripture References: Luke 7:1-10, Romans 3:10-12

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