Article II - Section 4: People

Must we say more than this? Need we say all of this?

Section 4: People
A. God created Adam and Eve without sin.

1. Sinless Creation – Genesis 1:31 (see also Doctrine of God for why God cannot create sin)

B. Individuals are composed of material and immaterial aspects.

1. Material – Genesis 2:7; Psalm 31:9
2. Immaterial – Genesis 2:7; Psalm 31:9; Romans 8:16

C. Since all existence outside God is dependent on God, all existence outside God has a responsibility of obedience to Him

1. Responsibility – Genesis 1:1, 26-27; 2:15-16; Psalm 96:8; Hosea 6:7; Romans 9:20

D. Adam sinned against God resulting in condemnation—separation from God.

1. Adam’s Sin – Genesis 3:1-7
2. Condemnation – Genesis 3:17-19; Proverbs 11:21; Romans 6:23

E. All individuals bear the guilt of Adam’s original sin and corrupted nature.

1. Guilt of Original Sin – Romans 5:12-14, 18-19
2. Corrupted Nature – Genesis 6:5-6; Psalm 58:3; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Jeremiah 17:9