WERE WE BORN SINNERS?

WERE WE BORN SINNERS?

Beloved, some of us who came out of other religions to embrace the Christian faith burned down the bridge and there is now no place to go back to but to defend the truth of the Bible with the Bible.

Sound doctrine is the life of the Christian faith and it must be defended and protected at all cost.

The word of God can only be explained with love and no arrogance. We are ready with the help of the Holy Spirit to give full Bible based corrections to misleading sermons affecting the body of Christ.

Today, we shall be looking into the subject of "BEING BORN A SINNER”.

Let’s start by examining the most quoted scripture when we talk of being born a sinner. Psalm 51:5.

What does the psalmist mean when he said in psalm 51:5: "behold I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me? 

The psalmist (King David) is expressing a very profound understanding of human nature and the reality of sin. 

David was merely acknowledging that he was born with a natural inclination towards sin, a tendency that's present from birth.

When he said “In sin did my mother conceive me": This phrase doesn't mean that David's birth was illegitimate or that his mother sinned by conceiving him. Rather, it highlights that even from conception, David was part of a sinful humanity, affected by the sin nature passed down from Adam.

David is saying that sin is an inherent part of human nature, and he's not exempt from it. He's not blaming his mother or his birth, but rather acknowledging the universal human condition.

In essence, David is saying:

I was born with a bent towards sin and I've been a sinner from the very beginning.

He was accepting the fact that he was part of a sinful humanity, and he needs God's mercy and forgiveness.

This verse is not about blaming others or circumstances but about taking personal responsibility for his own sinfulness and acknowledging his need for God's redemption.

Secondly, How do you explain the fact that the same bible says “ All have sinned and come short of the glory of God?

The verse I mentioned, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23), is a key scripture that highlights the universal sinfulness of humanity.

It doesn't necessarily mean that we're born sinners, but rather that:

1. Everyone has sinned at some point in their lives (past tense: "have sinned").

2. We all fall short of God's perfect standard (present tense: "come short").

In other words, this verse emphasizes that sin is a universal human experience, and we all need salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

This verse complements the idea that we're born with a tendency to sin (original sin), but it's not the same thing. We're not guilty of sin from birth, but we will inevitably sin at some point in our lives due to our natural inclination.

The best way to explain this is that because of the original sin of Adam, we are born with a bent towards sin (a tendency).

The actual fact is that we sin because of our own choices and actions due to the influence of sin which has become a reality.

So, Romans 3:23 highlights the reality of sin in our lives, while the concept of original sin explains why we're prone to sin in the first place.

So why do we need to be delivered from the power of sin?

We need to be delivered from the power of sin because:

1. Sin separates us from God: Sin creates a barrier between us and God, making it impossible to have a relationship with Him (Isaiah 59:2).

2. Sin enslaves us: Sin has a powerful grip on us, making us slaves to our own desires and habits (Romans 6:16-20). 

Paul the apostle explaining this spiritual experience said in Romans 7:21-25: said “I find then a law, that,when I would do good, evilis present with me. 22 For Idelight in the law of Godafter the inward man: 23 ButI see another law in mymembers, warring againstthe law of my mind, andbringing me into captivity tothe law of sin which is in mymembers. 24 O wretchedman that I am! who shalldeliver me from the body ofthis death? 25 I thank Godthrough Jesus Christ ourLord. So then with the mindI myself serve the law ofGod; but with the flesh thelaw of sin.”

3. Sin leads to death: Sin ultimately leads to spiritual death, eternal separation from God (Romans 6:23).

4. Sin corrupts our nature: Sin distorts our thinking, emotions, and actions, making us more selfish and less like God (Ephesians 4:17-19).

Deliverance from the power of sin means:

1. Freedom from sin's grip: We're no longer controlled by sin's power (Romans 6:14).

2. Restoration of our relationship with God: We can have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ (John 14:6).

3. New life in Christ: We receive a new nature, enabling us to live a life that honors God (2 Corinthians 5:17).

4. Empowerment to live righteously: We receive the Holy Spirit's power to overcome sin and live a life that pleases God (Galatians 5:16-25).

In short, deliverance from the power of sin means we can experience freedom, restoration, new life, and empowerment to live a life that glorifies God!

In conclusion, this topic is one of the most argued doctrine in church history, we even talked about it in the late eighties back at the university. I don’t have final authority but for doctrinal balance this is my submission. 

Please take a deeper study of the Bible and you will discover that we were not born sinners, but we were born to inherit a sinful nature through Adam. We therefore inherited the consequences of the act and not the condemnation of the act itself.

The apostle Paul's writings in the New Testament do mention the concept of original sin, but his views on the topic are more nuanced and debated among scholars.

Paul does mention the idea of sin entering the world through Adam (Romans 5:12-19) and that humanity is under the power of sin (Romans 3:9-20). However, he doesn't explicitly state that humans are born sinners or that original sin is a inherent part of human nature.Instead, Paul focuses on:

1. The universal sinfulness of humanity (Romans 3:23)

2. The need for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:24-25, 5:1-2)

3. The idea that sin is a power that enslaves humanity, rather than an inherent part of human nature (Romans 6:1-23)

Some scholars argue that Paul's views on original sin are more focused on the collective guilt and consequences of Adam's sin, rather than the idea that humans are born with a sinful nature.

In Romans 5:12-19, Paul writes that sin entered the world through Adam, but he also emphasizes that Christ's obedience can bring righteousness and life to humanity. This suggests that Paul sees sin as a problem that can be overcome through faith in Christ, rather than an inherent part of human nature.

So, while Paul's writings do touch on the concept of original sin, his views are more complex and focused on the universal need for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

I want to believe this makes sense and strengthens your understanding of Man and Sin. 

May the Lord bless you.