[D-fendr]

In reformed theology we understand that man is depraved, but not utterly so.

Totally depraved, but not untterly depraved. Ok, now I'm gonna have to ask you to 'splain the difference.

[Athena1]

"Totally depraved, but not untterly depraved. Ok, now I'm gonna have to ask you to 'splain the difference." Total depravity speaks to the entire being of man being corrupted; in his spirit, flesh, and heart. The totality of the corruption has not erased God's image, only marred every part of it. To be utterly depraved would be to have God's image eradicated. To not just corrupt every part but destroy every part that could give witness to being like God. To be utterly corrupt would be to have been corrupted to the furthest possible extent. Utter depravity is to become no longer recognizable as a human.