02/24/23 CORRUPTED BUT NOT GUILTY

02/24/23 CORRUPTED BUT NOT GUILTY

Contrary to popular (but errant theology) we are not born guilty because of Adam's sin. We are born corrupted because of Adam's sin. In fact, we are conceived with a sinful nature, as a result of Adam's sin. And yes, everyone who is a child of Adam does choose to sin at some point in his or her own life.

Though we inherited a sinful nature from Adam, and that sinful nature eventuates in wilful disobedience to God (for which we are accountable to God), we are not held accountable for Adam's sin. The Bible clearly says we are answerable for our own sins and not for the sins of another person. This is consistent with the nature of God's justice.
Simply stated, we are corrupted from the time of our conception and need the redemptive work of Christ (which He provided for all men, and is therefore the Savior of all men), but as young people we sinned against God and we are in need of forgiveness, newness of life, deliverance from sin's penalty, power and pollution (which Christ gives freely to whoever turns to Him by faith). This is consistent with the mercy of God.

Though we are conceived with sinful nature, God has unilaterally covered the pre-born, the new born and the infant.

Though everyone who survives into childhood sins against God God has given us the opportunity to believe on Christ and be saved. 

Hebrews 2:3
3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;