On Total Depravity
The doctrine of total depravity is the linchpin of Reformed doctrine. All other doctrines flow from it. If man is “spiritually dead” from birth and is UNABLE to choose to turn to God in repentance and faith, and must be enabled by God to do so, then other Reformed doctrines (unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints, etc) necessarily follow. If the doctrine of Total Depravity can be compellingly refuted, none of the rest of it is necessary, and the interpretation of the biblical texts that are used in support of the other doctrines need to be reevaluated.
The following is my response to my beloved opponent to refute the doctrine of total depravity. He sent me a page of links on the subject. I read most of them and used a couple of them to structure my argument. The page of links is at:
http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/topic/depravity.html
If you don’t feel like you have a handle on what the doctrine of total depravity is, you could start there.
Start on the first link below and then follow the first link at the bottom of each page. As in the Romans 9 pages, it is important to read the pages in order.
The Fall of Man – Genesis 3-6
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