Sin And Salvation

Question 1

What is the ‘original sin’ and where can it be found?

Answer 1

• Can be found in Genesis.
• ‘Original sin’ is how Adam and Eve are tempted by the devil to eat from the tree of good and evil
• As punishment, they were evicted from the Garden of Eden.

Question 2

What do Christians believe about the original sin?

Answer 2

• Christians believe humans were all descended from Adam and Eve, tainted from this act all humans have an inbuilt tendency to disobey God
• Sin separates man from God, brining eternal punishment.
• As humans are full of sin only God can rectify problem

Question 3

How did God rectify the problems that people are full of sin

Answer 3

• Christians believe God offered salvation through the sacrifice of Christ

Question 4

What do most Christians take from Genesis?

Answer 4

• Most don’t take it literally
• Think it conveys the message that humanity has the inclination to do what told not to (hence disobeying god) - which damages their relationship with Him