Originally Posted by Pilgrim
Originally Posted by AC.
I think as total-depraved beings our hearts are not broken easily and if the narrow way is truly narrow I think we need to remain watchful and sober yet hopeful and faithful.
Classic Reformed Theology doesn't teach that the regenerate are total depraved. That is a flat contradiction on its face. Regeneration removes total depravity since regeneration is that radical transformation of the soul whereby a new godly disposition is created. That a remnant of of the "old nature" remains is hardly to be equated with Total Depravity.

no,no you misunderstand me, I was making 2 different points, 1st that as unregenerate we are totally depraved and once we are regenerated we will walk a way that is strait and narrow as did Christian in Pilgrims Progress. A serious way filled with many trials and tribulations as well as moments of peace, hope and joy.

Last edited by AC.; Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:59 PM.
The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine