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Why is the concept of total depravity crucial in Reformed theology?

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Total depravity underscores that humanity is incapable of choosing God, necessitating divine intervention for salvation.

Total depravity is a foundational concept in Reformed theology, asserting that every aspect of humanity is affected by sin, rendering individuals incapable of seeking God or saving themselves. Scripture supports this idea through passages like Romans 3:10-12, which states that there is none righteous, no, not one; there is none that understandeth; there is none that seeketh after God. This total inability necessitates God's sovereign grace to intervene through regeneration. John 6:44 emphasizes this by stating, 'No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him.' Thus, recognizing total depravity leads to an understanding of the need for God's initiating grace in the salvation process, making it crucial in articulating the gospel's true nature.
Scripture References: Romans 3:10-12, John 6:44

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