HUMAN DEPRAVITY---Joel Beeke

The Bible tells us that although fallen man is capable of doing some externally good acts, he cannot do anything truly good or pleasing in God’s sight (Rom 8:8) unless he is regenerated by the Holy Spirit (Joh 3:1-8). From God’s standpoint, which is the only true standpoint, natural man is incapable of goodness in thought, word, or deed, and thus cannot contribute anything to his salvation. He is in total rebellion against God.