Ephesians 2:1-3 Dead Man Walking - The Nature of Spiritual Deadness



Theologians in the "total depravity of man"

“To teach men that they possess the ability to turn from sin when they choose to do so is to hide the true extent of their need.”
― Iain H. Murray, The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones - 1899-1981

“So then, let "Deserved" be written on the door of hell, but on the door of Heaven and life, "The free gift" (68).”
― Richard Baxter




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