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In Salvation by Grace, Matthew Barrett comprehensively defends the doctrine of monergism (the teaching that regeneration is exclusively the work of God) primarily by looking at Scripture but also by examining Reformed theologians and confessions. Barrett also provides a helpful evaluation of both the Arminian position and contemporary attempts to chart a middle course between Calvinistic and...

(privatio boni). As Luther explains, it is not a mere lack of a quality in the will or intellect, but is pervasive deprivation of moral rectitude and ability. It is an inclination to evil and love for darkness.13 These three points help qualify the negative aspects of original pollution. However, original pollution also must be stated positively and can be spoken of in two ways: total depravity and spiritual inability. Before examining what total depravity actually refers to, it is
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