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What role does total depravity play in responding to the Gospel call?

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Total depravity means that humans are unable to respond to God's call without His sovereign intervention due to their sinful nature.

Total depravity illustrates that every aspect of human nature is affected by sin, rendering individuals unable to respond positively to the Gospel call on their own. This biblical doctrine underscores the necessity of God's grace to overcome the inherent sinful disposition of humanity. Ephesians 2:1-5 speaks about being dead in transgressions and sins, emphasizing that spiritual life can only be given through divine regeneration, making a person willing to come to Christ. The act of responding to the Gospel is thus a result of God's sovereign work within the heart of the believer.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:1-5, John 6:44, Romans 3:10-12

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