Doctrine of Sin Flashcards
Hamartiology
Study of sin
Five Consequences of Sin
Spiritual death, physical death, eternal death, broken relationship with God, broken relationship with one another.
Total Depravity
God has to make the first move to our salvation. We are not as depraved as we could be (quality), but all of us is tainted by depravity (quantity).
Original Sin
Pelagianism, Merely Symbolic, Corruption-Only, Realism, Federal Headship
Pelagianism
Heresy that says humans are in their own nature good.
Merely Symbolic/Existentialist
You are not touched by Adam’s sin.
Corruption-Only
Adam and Eve’s sin impacts us. We receive corruption, but not guilt.
Realism
When Adam sinned, his corruption and guilt were transferred to you, making you guilty before the Lord.
Federal/Covenantal Headship
Guilt and corruption passed down through covenant.