The Doctrines of Grace and the Gospel - Message 1 - Total Depravity Requires the Gospel - Rom. 3:9-19. In this message, Evangelist James Moore defines the doctrine of total depravity, giving us insight into the thinking and ability of those to whom we preach the gospel. Their inability should not prevent us from preaching, but it should embolden our preaching, for only the truth of the Gospel is the power of God to salvation!