
Grace to You: Radio Podcast The Doctrine of Absolute Inability B
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Jan 16, 2026 John MacArthur, a veteran Bible teacher and pastor, dives into the profound doctrine of absolute inability, highlighting humanity's utter helplessness in achieving salvation. He utilizes Biblical passages to illustrate spiritual deadness and explores the paradox of Christ’s universal offer against the backdrop of limited divine enabling. MacArthur emphasizes that unregenerate hearts are enslaved to sin, unable to seek truth, and argues that repentance and faith are gifts from God, ultimately affirming that salvation is entirely a work of divine grace.
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Scripture's Stark Diagnosis Of The Heart
- The Bible depicts the human heart as wholly corrupt and continually inclined to evil.
- MacArthur uses Genesis, Jeremiah, and Psalms to show heart corruption is universal and pervasive.
The Mind's Spiritual Blindness
- The unregenerate mind is described as darkened, futile, and non-functioning toward God.
- Romans and 2 Corinthians show minds blinded by sin and Satan so the gospel cannot be comprehended.
Will Enslaved To Sin
- The unregenerate will is enslaved to sin and aligned with Satan's desires.
- MacArthur emphasizes people 'will to do the desires of your father' referring to the devil.



