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Romans 3:9 - Our Sin and God’s Love

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  • P. Niemeijer

This article on Romans 3:9 focuses on our sin, the sin of Adam as our sin (original sin), the wrath of God, and the gospel for sinners.

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Augustine

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article is about Augustine (354-430 A.D.), his life and his relation to Pelagius. Augustine's view on original sin and his book "City of God" is also discussed.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Original Sin

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  • Sam Storms

This article points to ten things you should know about original sin.

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The doctrine of original sin is the only doctrine empirically validated by thousands of years of human history. G. K. Chesterton
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The Belgic Confession of Faith Article 15: Of Original Sin

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  • A. M. Den Boer

What is original sin? This is the same that came to all mankind through the disobedience of Adam. How? Based on Article 15 of the Belgic Confession this article explains what original sin is, how through Adam’s headship original sin affected all mankind. 

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The Belgic Confession of Faith: Article 15

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  • C. Vogelaar

Man is corrupt by nature. How do we know this? This article is based on Article 15 of the Belgic Confession, which explains the doctrine of original sin, as well as the total depravity of man that results from original sin. 

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Original Sin

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  • Andre Scheepers

God does not help those who help themselves. Original sin means that man is born with a sinful nature and a natural inclination to sin. Man cannot please God in anything he does. It is only God in Christ who can make man believe in Him and please Him.

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Belgic Confession Article 15: Original Sin

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  • Klaas Stam

This article explains article 15 of the Belgic Confession (on original sin). It also provides content questions.

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The Pauline Concept of Original Sin, in Light of Rabbinic Background

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  • Stanley E. Porter

Does the rabbinic tradition have a concept of original sin? This article first gives an overview of the view in the rabbinic tradition of the origin of evil and original sin. Next, it gives a thorough treatment of the apostle Paul's idea of original sin by examining Romans 5:12-21, Romans 7:7-25, and 1 Corinthians 15:20-22.

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The Reformation and the Doctrine of Man: Man’s Total Depravity

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

John Calvin understood original sin to refer to the truth that through Adam’s fall all men are depraved by nature, sinful and corrupt, lacking all of the original righteousness with which Adam was created. This is the truth of total depravity, which this article fleshes out.

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The Doctrines of Grace in Calvin and Augustine

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  • Larry D. Sharp

This article wants to compare Augustine and Calvin on a number of aspects of the Christian faith.

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The Doctrine of Original Sin: A Comparison of Augustine, Pelagius, and Aquinas

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  • Jeremy T. Alder

This paper discusses the theological views of Augustine, Pelagius, and Aquinas on original sin. The contention of the author is that one's estimation or understanding of the grace of God is determined by their view of original sin.

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The Doctrine of Sin

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  • G. H. Kersten

This article explains the difference between original sin and actual sin. In explaining original sin, the author includes in the discussion such subjects as the covenant of works and the covenant of grace. In the second part, the nature and evidence of original sin is discussed. In the final section, the author discusses the punishment of sin, which includes death in its three forms and the moral state of sinful man.

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Romans 5:12-21 – Universal Sin and Salvation

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  • Mark Rapinchuk

A contested doctrine is that of original sin or "inhereted sin." Romans 5:12-21 often functions as the foundational text for this doctrine. This article challenges such a reading of this text.

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The Doctrine of Original Sin

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  • G. H. Kersten

This article explains the relationship between original sin and actual sin, pointing out that actual sin is the fruit of original sin. It also discusses God's punishment of sin.

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Adam's Fall and Mine

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  • R. C. Sproul

How can God be just by counting us guilty based on the fall into sin? This article looks at three theories that attempt to answer this question: the mythical view that treats that story of the fall as a myth, the realism view that claims that mankind actively sinned with Adam, and the federal view which shows that original sin does not refer to the first sin but to the result of that first sin because Adam acted as our representative.

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The Impotency of the Human Will

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  • Arthur W. Pink

This article is a short description of the doctrine of total depravity and original sin.

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Total Depravity

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  • Loraine Boettner

The doctrine of total depravity teaches the extent and effects of original sin in man. However, it also aims at making man realize the sovereignty of God's grace in salvation. This is what the article explains.

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John Wesley's Concept of Sin

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  • Leo G. Cox

John Wesley's doctrine of Christian perfection makes it necessary for him to make clear how he understands the doctrine of sin. He had a specific view of holiness. In this paper the author's intention is to clarify Wesley's concept of sin.

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Depravity Infects Everyone

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  • J. I. Packer

"Original sin" is the reality that we sin because we are descendants of Adam, and the implication is our total depravity. This is what the article explains.

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Should We Still Believe in a Historical Adam?

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  • Bryan D. Estelle

Has the study of history proven the impossibility of believing in the historicity of Adam? This article addresses this question, warning the reader that questioning the historicity of Adam results in a drastic revision of the doctrine of original sin.

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Original Sin in the Structure of our Being

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  • P. Houtman

This article describes how original sin is passed on since Adam through the generations. The author looks at some structural aspects and relationships that play a role in inheriting original sin, and the impact they have on everyone.

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Looking at Original Sin Together With Others

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  • P. Houtman

This article reviews the nature of original sin and the way in which it is transferred to us. The author also discusses how original sin impacts our view of ourselves and others.

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God and Our Original Sin

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  • P. Houtman

Looking at original sin from God's perspective, this article shows that sin did not occur outside of God's boundaries. He allowed it to happen for a reason.

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Substitution – or What?

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about the substitution in atonement, Jesus Christ as the representative of believers, and the union with original sin.

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Original Sin Article 15 – Belgic Confession

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article covers the topic of Article 15 of the Belgic Confession: original sin.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 6

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  • Jeffrey K. Jue

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 6 is about Adam and original sin.

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The Immaculate Conception

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about the immaculate conception of Mary. It focuses on the Roman Catholic view of Mary, and also on Mary and original sin.

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Original Sin and Feminism

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about original sin and the objections that feminism has against this doctrine.

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Little Innocents?

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

This article is about the sinfulness of our children. The author discusses total depravity, Adam and original sin, and the parenting of sinful children

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The virgin birth

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is about the virgin birth of the Son of God, and the relation of the incarnation of Jesus Christ and original sin.

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Thus it is in hell: The wicked shall be always dying but never dead. Thomas Watson
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