Does Original Sin Damn?

By Luther W. Martin This study is designed to answer the question that serves as its title! However, several definitions are in order, and will help in preventing misunderstanding and confusion. (1) Original sin: Refers to the transgression of Adam and Eve, our first parents, in the Garden of Eden, at the behest of Satan. God …

Can Sin Be Inherited?

By Cecil Willis Introduction: Hereditary total depravity is the foundation-stone of all forms of Calvinism. From this premise, the whole Calvinistic theological system is fabricated. The classic statement of this doctrine is found in the Confession of Faith of the ultra-Calvinistic Presbyterian Church: By this sin (eating of the forbidden fruit) they (our first parents) fell …