138 Calvinism vs. Arminianism 2: Total Depravity

This is part 2 of the Calvinism Debate

Just how fallen are we? What does it mean to be dead in trespasses and sins? Are we so depraved and mired in sin that we cannot even have faith in God? Blake Cortright says answers, “Yes.” Unless God quickens us through his spirit, we are innately unable and unwilling to reach up to him in faith. Jacob Rohrer says, “No.” Though we are fallen, we are still capable of responding to God’s call.

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• Check out the other posts in this debate here
• More info about Jacob and Blake here
• See Jacob Roher’s interview on the gospel or watch his sermon, “How to Treat Other Christians.”  His email is [email protected]
• See Blake Cortright’s podcast on spiritual disciplines as well as how to quit pornography.  Follow him on Twitter @blakecortright
• Intro music: Jazzy Frenchy by bensound.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.