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total depravity

/ˈtəʊtəl dɪˈprævɪti/

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/ˈtəʊtəl dɪˈprævɪti/C2formalpolitical
  • ruТеологическая доктрина, в первую очередь связанная с кальвинистским христианством, утверждающая, что в результате грехопадения человека каждый аспект человеческой природы испорчен грехом, делая людей духовно неспособными выбрать следование Богу или совершать добро без божественного вмешательства.

A theological doctrine, primarily associated with Calvinist Christianity, asserting that as a result of the Fall of Man, every aspect of human nature is corrupted by sin, rendering humans spiritually unable to choose to follow God or do good without divine intervention.

  1. Theological conceptC2formal

    A Christian doctrine stating that as a result of the Fall, every person is born with a sinful nature and is unable to choose to follow God without divine grace.

    ruПолная испорченность

    • Total depravity is a key concept in Calvinist theology.
    • The preacher explained that total depravity does not mean people are as evil as possible, but that sin affects every part of their being.
    • Many theologians debate the implications of total depravity for human free will.