We cannot attribute to God the vices of humanity. Some people believe that God made people sinful. Instead, they should look for God's handiwork in Adam's nature when it was still whole and uncorrupted. The blame of our ruin rests solely upon us, not with God. The only cause of our sinful conditions comes from…
Blogging the Institutes | 2.1.9 | Depravity Affects All Parts of the Soul
Ever since Adam revolted against God, all parts of the soul were possessed by sin. Not only did the appetites of the body entice Adam, but also a damnable impiety siezed his mind. Pride penetrated his innermost heart (Romans 7:12). Therefore, it is foolish to confine the corruption of sin merely to bodily desires. It…
Blogging the Institutes | 2.1.8 | Definition of Original Sin
Let's define original sin. I don't have any intention, however, of discussing all the definitions that different writers have adopted. I'm only going to talk about the one which I think is closest to the truth. Original sin, then, is the hereditary corruption and depravity of our nature. It extends to all parts of the…
Raising Lazarus 