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What Does it Mean to be Turned
Over to a Reprobate Mind?
By Leighton Garner
The phrase "turned over to a reprobate mind" comes from Romans 1:28 in the Bible, where the Apostle Paul describes God's judgment on those who persistently reject Him and embrace sin. Here’s a breakdown of its meaning:1. Definition of a "Reprobate Mind"
Reprobate (Greek: adokimos) means "disapproved," "rejected," or "morally corrupt."
A reprobate mind refers to a spiritually depraved or debased mindset—one that is so hardened against God that it no longer discerns right from wrong.
2. Why Does God "Give Them Over"?
Earlier in Romans 1:24, 26, Paul explains that when people persistently suppress the truth (Romans 1:18) and deliberately exchange God’s truth for lies (Romans 1:25), God may "give them over" to their sinful desires.
This is a form of judgment, where God allows people to experience the full consequences of their rebellion, leading to further moral and spiritual decay.
3. Characteristics of a Reprobate Mind (Romans 1:29–31)
People with a reprobate mind are marked by:
Moral corruption (wickedness, greed, evil)
Sexual depravity (impurity, dishonorable passions)
Social breakdown (envy, murder, strife, deceit)
Hardened conscience (no repentance, approval of sin)
Reprobate (Greek: adokimos) means "disapproved," "rejected," or "morally corrupt."
A reprobate mind refers to a spiritually depraved or debased mindset—one that is so hardened against God that it no longer discerns right from wrong.
2. Why Does God "Give Them Over"?
Earlier in Romans 1:24, 26, Paul explains that when people persistently suppress the truth (Romans 1:18) and deliberately exchange God’s truth for lies (Romans 1:25), God may "give them over" to their sinful desires.
This is a form of judgment, where God allows people to experience the full consequences of their rebellion, leading to further moral and spiritual decay.
3. Characteristics of a Reprobate Mind (Romans 1:29–31)
People with a reprobate mind are marked by:
Moral corruption (wickedness, greed, evil)
Sexual depravity (impurity, dishonorable passions)
Social breakdown (envy, murder, strife, deceit)
Hardened conscience (no repentance, approval of sin)
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4. Is There Hope for Someone with a Reprobate Mind? While this is a severe state, God’s grace can still reach even the most hardened sinners (e.g., Paul himself was once a persecutor of Christians—1 Timothy 1:13–16). However, continued rejection of God’s truth risks eternal consequences (Hebrews 6:4–6; 2 Thessalonians 2:10–12).
ConclusionBeing "turned over to a reprobate mind" signifies God’s judicial act of allowing stubborn sinners to spiral deeper into sin when they refuse to repent. It serves as a sobering warning about the dangers of rejecting God’s truth. Yet, the Bible also emphasizes that repentance and faith in Christ can bring redemption (Acts 3:19; 2 Peter 3:9).
Soon we will have another article named "The Noetic Effects of the Fall" by Albert Mohler. which will delve deeper on this important subject.
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