Total depravityIf total depravity is disproven, all of Calvinism falls with it. The whole system is bound together.What it is not:Complete absence of goodBelief that natural man cannot do any good before GodWhat it is:Belief that man cannot understand spiritual goodBelief that man cannot even desire spiritual goodEffects of Calvinism:It makes God out to be a respecter of persons.It makes the preaching of the gospel to sinners a mockery. Mark 16:16Proof texts:Romans 5:12 – Death passed upon all because all have sinned – not because Adam sinned.Psalms 51:5 – This is hyperbolic language. David was not truly sinful from birth.Psalms 22:10; 71:6 – These prove that David was not born totally depraved.Ephesians 4:17-19 – The people became callous and changed their own minds.John 6:44-45 – People are drawn to God by His Word.I Corinthians 2:14Further proof:Acts 2:31 – The sinner can desire spiritual good.Acts 16:30Acts 9:6How can one come to God for salvation?One must be drawn to Him by the teaching that He has given. John 6:44-45; Romans 10:17There is only one source in which the teaching is found. Matthew 18:18; John 16:13; II Timothy 3:16-17Peter was the first to announce the terms of salvation. Matthew 16:19He did announce them. Acts 2:38Those who teach otherwise will be anathema. Galatians 1:8Those who obey this form of doctrine will be freed from sin and made servants of righteousness. Romans 6:16-18They keep pressing on (Philippians 3:13-14), walking in the light (I John 1:7), and abounding in the work of the Lord (I Corinthians 15:58), and you will be saved.But remember, after we have done all commanded of us, we are still unprofitable servants. Luke 17:10
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