The Origin of Sin The origin of this sinful nature comes from the sin of Adam in paradise. Adam acted as the representative head of the whole human race when he disobeyed God and came under the condemnation of God. God had clearly told Adam that he could eat of all of the trees of […]
The Doctrine of Total Depravity (2): Sin
Sin: Intensive and Extensive A study of “total depravity” should include the realization that the natural (unregenerate) man is not as bad as he could be in his actions. If that were the case then the unbeliever would be constantly in an open physical rebellion and confrontation with the church all of his days. We […]
The Doctrine of Total Depravity (1): Free Will
The Flower of Calvinism Among many who have a Reformed heritage, the flower of Calvinism–the TULIP–is wilting. In examining each of the doctrines of Calvinism more closely we will follow the usual order of the acrostic “T U L I P”: Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints The Canons […]