ETCF VI.52 HUMAN DEPRAVITY

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part VI. Human Beings and the Fall
52. HUMAN DEPRAVITY

Summary:

1. Humanism sees sin at the edge or periphery of human life. It considers human beings to be basically good.
2. Biblical Christianity teaches that sin permeates the core of our life.
3. Total depravity is not utter depravity. We are not as wicked as we
possibly could be.
4. Radical corruption points to the core sinfulness of our hearts.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Jeremiah 17:9;
Romans 8:11-11;
Ephesians 2:1-3;
Ephesians 4:17-19;
1 John 1:8-10;

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