Total Depravity is a theological concept primarily associated with Reformed theology, which posits that as a result of the Fall of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3), all human beings inherit a sinful nature that affects every aspect of their being—mind, will, emotions, and flesh. This doctrine asserts that humans are incapable of achieving righteousness or salvation on their own due to the pervasive nature of sin. Key biblical references supporting this doctrine include Romans 3:10-12, which states, "As it is written: 'There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one,'" and Ephesians 2:1-3, which describes people as "dead in transgressions and sins."Total Depravity does not mean that humans are as evil as they could possibly be, but rather that every part of their nature is affected by sin, making them unable to choose God without divine intervention. This doctrine emphasizes the necessity of grace for salvation, as highlighted in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." Through this lens, the need for Christ's redemptive work on the cross becomes paramount, providing the only means by which individuals can be reconciled to God despite their inherent depravity.