I chose "Total Depravity" although I could have also selected "Justification by Grace Alone" because they are two facets of the same jewel. The reason I chose total depravity is that man can do nothing to buy his own salvation which was being taught by the Roman Catholic church and rejected by the Reformers. Luther taught that man was saved by faith apart from works. The doctrine of justification by faith alone was the key teaching that upset the papacy and got Luther thrown out.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts