Category Archives: original sin

Evolution and Original Sin: How Calvin’s TULIP Falls Apart

Posted on July 17, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Genesis 2-3 tells the story of Adam and Eve with a focus on their ‘fall’ from innocence by the disobedience of eating the forbidden fruit. We discussed last time why we should not take this story as an historical narrative; … Continue reading →

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Original Sin or Original Self-Centeredness?

Posted on April 25, 2016 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Many Christians believe humanity is so broken, and nature so violent, because of Adam’s disobedience in the garden. They say the world was originally perfect but Adam ruined everything. Furthermore, all Adam’s descendants are born with ‘original sin’ and alienated … Continue reading →

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We Do Not Inherit Original Sin from Adam

Posted on April 18, 2016 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Fear, pain, guilt, shame… Misery, insecurity, conflict, alienation… Greed, hate, exploitation, violence…Death. This is the world we live in. It has been this way in all times and all places. It is our human condition. Sometimes it is somewhat bearable; … Continue reading →

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What does the Story of Eden Tell Us? Is it about Sin?

Posted on April 11, 2016 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Have you ever heard the story of the Garden of Eden? Well of course you have! I doubt there is a person reading this post who doesn’t know the story of Eden. However, not everyone who knows the story understands … Continue reading →

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Original Sin or Something Else?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jesuswithoutbaggage

As we look around us we see a world filled with pain, violence, destruction, and death. Life is never safe for we are ever at the mercy of destructive forces of nature, the onslaught of disease, and victimization by power … Continue reading →

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Paul Had Remarkable Insights but He was not Inerrant

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Paul looms large in the New Testament, in church history, and in theology. To many, he is the authoritative source of their detailed theologies–a reservoir of revelation from God. I agree that Paul made invaluable contributions to the spread of … Continue reading →

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