Augustine
Ten Things You Should Know about Original Sin
This article points to ten things you should know about original sin.
The doctrine of original sin is the only doctrine empirically validated by thousands of years of human history.
The Belgic Confession of Faith Article 15: Of Original Sin
The Belgic Confession of Faith: Article 15
Original Sin
Belgic Confession Article 15: Original Sin
The Pauline Concept of Original Sin, in Light of Rabbinic Background
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.
The Reformation and the Doctrine of Man: Man’s Total Depravity
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.
The Doctrines of Grace in Calvin and Augustine
The Doctrine of Original Sin: A Comparison of Augustine, Pelagius, and Aquinas
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.
The Doctrine of Sin
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.
Romans 5:12-21 – Universal Sin and Salvation
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.
The Doctrine of Original Sin
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.
Adam's Fall and Mine
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.
The Impotency of the Human Will
This article is a short description of the doctrine of total depravity and original sin.
Total Depravity
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.
John Wesley's Concept of Sin
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.
Depravity Infects Everyone
"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.
Should We Still Believe in a Historical Adam?
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.
Original Sin in the Structure of our Being
Looking at Original Sin Together With Others
God and Our Original Sin
Original Sin Article 15 – Belgic Confession
Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 6
This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 6 is about Adam and original sin.
The Immaculate Conception
Substitution – or What?
Original Sin and Feminism
Little Innocents?
This article is about the sinfulness of our children. The author discusses total depravity, Adam and original sin, and the parenting of sinful children
The virgin birth
This article is about the virgin birth of the Son of God, and the relation of the incarnation of Jesus Christ and original sin.