But are we guilty of sin when we are born? No if we have not chosen to disobey God, we are not guilty. But we do, so all have sinned.
I believe that we are not guilty of sin at birth, as a newborn is incapable of sinning. However, due to the Fall, all humanity stands guilty before God. Adam and Eve were initially in a perfect, innocent, and sinless state. They walked in the garden without realizing their nakedness. But after eating from the forbidden tree, which God had commanded them not to eat from, they lost their innocence. Before this act, they were spiritually alive and connected to God. Afterward, they became spiritually dead and severed from God
Adam and Eve were created with a perfect nature, but their disobedience in eating from the forbidden tree resulted in a fundamental change. This act introduced a flawed nature into humanity, often referred to as the 'sinful nature.' Consequently, every human born thereafter inherited this inherent flaw, a spiritual separation from God, regardless of their innocence at birth.
This separation, as described in the Bible, remained unbridged until the arrival of Jesus, referred to as the Son of Man, was born of a virgin, conceived by the Holy Spirit, and thus, was not subject to the inherited sinful nature passed down from Adam. As the second Adam, Christ came from heaven and lived a sinless life, which qualified Him as the only perfect sacrifice. His purpose was to restore the broken relationship between humanity and God. Through faith in Jesus, individuals can experience a spiritual rebirth, becoming 'born again,' and reestablish their connection with God.
It’s a subject of much debate, but there’s a perspective within Christianity which I hold to is that, due to Christ’s redemptive work, all infants are encompassed by His grace. This belief posits that if an infant were to pass away, they would be received into heaven, covered by the sacrificial act of Jesus. This view emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of Christ’s atonement as an automatic provision of grace, particularly for those unable to make a conscious decision for Christ.[/QUOTE]
Do you have ANY inspired scripture to substantiate any of this?? Especially the part about “every human born INHERITED a “sinful nature’, a spiritual separation from God”? Where is your proof from God’s word for any such doctrine as this? Especially when Ezekiel 18 says that no one ever INHERITS sin—from anyone—neither Adam or their earthly fathers. He makes it very plain that a person is only charged with his OWN SIN—NOT the sin of someone else.
This is a man made doctrine pure and simple. Jesus said it’s no use worshipping God if you’re teaching the commandments of men. Your worship is vain ( useless). Matt. 15 and Mark 7 both say, “ In vain they worship me teaching as doctrine the commandments of men.” Do we live in a sinful world—yes. Adam’s sin brought sin into the world. So yes, we are tempted by sin —that is the devil’s job. But God says He does not temp anyone (with sin). If we inherit, from God , a sinful nature wouldn’t that make God responsible for our sin? As far as I can tell, there is NOTHING about “inheriting” a sinful nature from God in His Bible.
2 John 9 - “Whoever transgresses and does not ABIDE IN THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST DOES NOT HAVE GOD.” Be very careful.
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