Original Sin

Ancestral sin: inherited mortality and corruption, not inherited guilt

Original sin affirmed; humanity inherits guilt and corruption from Adam's fall

Inherited sin and guilt; baptismal regeneration; classic Catholic anthropology

Original sin: inherited guilt and deprivation removed by baptism

Inherited guilt through Adam; baptism wipes original sin; Council of Trent doctrine

Ancestral sin brings mortality and weakness; not personal guilt transmitted to descendants

Ancestral sin: inherited mortality and weakness, not personal guilt from Adam

Ancestral sin: inherited mortality and corruption, not Adam's personal guilt

Ancestral sin: inherited mortality and corruption, not Adam's personal guilt

Ancestral sin: mortality and corruption inherited, but not Adam's personal guilt

Original sin inherited from Adam; concupiscence affirmed

Total depravity inherited from Adam; human will enslaved to sin

Fallen human condition acknowledged; strict Calvinist formulation not required

Original sin inherited; total depravity before God affirmed

Total depravity; inherited guilt and corruption; infants born in sin and guilt

Original sin inherited; prevenient grace counters it for all people

Total depravity inherited; Adam's guilt and corruption imputed to all

Adam as federal head; total depravity; inherited guilt and corruption; Canons teaching

Adam's sin brought universal guilt and depravity; all humans are fallen sinners

Humanity inherited a fallen sin nature through Adam's transgression

All humans inherit sinful nature; require sanctification beyond justification

Total depravity; inherited guilt and corruption; human will bound by sin

Inherited sin nature makes all people prone to evil and estranged from God

Human sinfulness; inherited sinful nature; need for regeneration through Christ

Adam's sin brought corruption and guilt to all humanity; universal sinfulness

Total depravity; humans born in sin; need for regeneration and conversion

Inherited sinful nature; inherited guilt debated; prevenient grace restores ability

All humans are fallen, sinful, and in need of redemption through Christ

Adam's fall corrupted all humanity; all are sinners needing redemption

Federal headship; total depravity; inherited guilt and corruption; radical fallenness

Total depravity; inherited guilt and corruption through Adam; bondage of will

Inherited depravity from Adam; inbred sin; cleansed through entire sanctification

Total depravity; inherited guilt from Adam; infants born in sin and corruption

Human sinfulness and need for redemption are universally affirmed

Inherited sinful tendency; not inherited guilt; entire sanctification cleanses nature

Human sinful nature inherited; total depravity qualified by prevenient grace

Inherited sinful nature; free will restored by prevenient grace for response

Humanity is fallen and spiritually dead; all need redemption in Christ

Humanity is fallen and prone to sin; grace and community are needed

All humanity inherits sinful nature; grace enables response; Wesleyan understanding

Sinful tendency inherited; community calls to repentance; less juridical than Reformed

Humanity is fallen; grace and communal support are needed for faithful life

All humans are fallen and prone to sin; grace and transformation are needed

Human sinfulness affirmed; Augustinian original sin not universally taught

Inherited sinful nature universally; not direct inherited guilt; Arminian anthropology maintained

Sin nature inherited; personal guilt only for one's own sins

Sin nature inherited; infants innocent; guilt comes from personal sin

Humanity is fallen; all inherit a sinful nature but not Adam's guilt

All humans inherit fallen nature; need divine regeneration.

All humans inherit fallen nature from Adam; born spiritually dead.

Affirm sinfulness and fallen nature; Inner Light overcomes it

Humanity fallen into sin; all inherit sinful nature from Adam

Affirm original sin; humanity fallen and depraved

Humanity fallen through Adam; regeneration through baptism and Spirit required

Humanity fallen through Adam; all inherit sinful nature; demonic oppression exploits sinfulness

Humanity fallen into sin; all inherit sinful nature from Adam

Adam's sin brought mortality; inherited guilt broadly rejected; all sin personally

No inherited guilt from Adam; Adam's sin brought mortality, not legal condemnation

Adam's sin brought mortality and tendency to sin; inherited guilt broadly rejected

Adam's sin brought inherited death and imperfection; Christ's ransom is the remedy

Adam's fall corrupted human nature; all people are sinners in need of the new birth

Original sin rejected; humans are inherently dignified and capable of good

Human sinfulness affirmed; Restoration heritage rejects infant guilt

Adam's fall blessed humanity with agency; children are innocent at birth

Human nature is carnal and hostile to God; not Augustinian original guilt; individual responsibility

Original sin is not real; evil is an error of mortal mind

Hereditary evil inclination; not Augustine's guilt; overcome by regeneration

Humanity inherits sinfulness from Adam; need for redemption through Christ

Serpent seed doctrine: Cain was offspring of Eve and Serpent; original sin tied to this

Yetzer hara (evil inclination) in all humanity; need for Messiah redemption

Humanity fallen through Adam; baptism and sealing needed for regeneration

Humanity fallen through Adam; all persons inherit sinful nature; new birth and holiness required

Humanity is in need of redemption; Kimbangu brings Spirit's healing ministry

All humanity fallen; original sin necessitates new birth; Spirit regeneration

Humanity needs redemption from sin; Jesus provides healing liberation