ARTICLES OF FAITH & DOCTRINE


To be interpreted as expressed in and according to the natural and literal meaning of the respective passages of the Word of God referred to under each article.  Click on an article for more information.  Clicking on the Bible reference passage(s) will open a pop-up window showing the verse from the Literal Word.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

06 - The Total Depravity of Humans


We believe that this spiritual death, or total corruption of human nature, has been transmitted to the entire race of human beings, the man Christ Jesus alone excepted; and hence that every child of Adam is born into the world with a sinful nature.


Genesis 6:5


Jeremiah 17:9


John 3:6


Psalms 14:1-3;  51:5


Romans 5:12-19