If Man Is Totally Depraved, Why Does Satan Blind Unbelievers?

About this episode

Derek Thomas explores the biblical doctrine of total depravity and the role of Satan in blinding unbelievers.

Since fallen humanity is already unable to come to God, what role does Satan play in blinding unbelievers? Today, Derek Thomas explores the biblical doctrine of total depravity and how Satan affects humanity's resistance to the truth of the gospel. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier/if-man-is-totally-depraved-why-does-satan-blind-unbelievers/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.ligonier.org/ . A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

People in this episode

Host: Derek Thomas

Topics covered

• total depravity
• Satan
• unbelievers
• gospel
• biblical doctrine

Keywords

• total depravity
• Satan
• blinding
• unbelievers
• gospel truth

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