Original Sin
(and Total Depravity)
are False
Dan Corner
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The Calvinistic concepts of Total Depravity (and original sin) are not Scriptural. Babies and little children are alive spiritually. All babies who die, go into the presence of God and not hell, unlike what Calvinism teaches. There is an age of accountability, which is implied in Scripture. (Click here to read more http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/misc_spiritual_truths3.htm )
Augustine originated the doctrine of original sin, which allegedly refers to the adverse spiritual effect Adam’s disobedience had on his ancestors (the whole human race, except Mary). Baptism is supposed to wash away original sin, according to Augustine.
The truth is, all five points of Calvinism are demonic, but some are much worse than others. The most sinister one, by far, is eternal security (once saved always saved or the perseverance of the saints). That means the Calvinistic doctrine of original sin can NOT compare with the danger inherent within once saved always saved. Also, Christians are specifically commanded to contend against a license for immorality (Jude 3,4).
Once saved always saved is the monster heresy of our day in Bible believing circles, adversely affecting untold millions of precious eternal religious souls. It must be opposed by Christians and not tolerated. The first point of Calvinism (and the related original sin) is tiny and insignificant compared to the last point—like comparing the proverbial mole hill to a mountain.
Moreover, while original sin is false, it is never shown to be a problem in the New Testament like eternal security is. There is a whole book of the Bible written about those who change grace into a license for immorality. Please read the acid test to identify any license for immorality teacher http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/acid_test.htm
The Bible does not teach: infant baptism http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/infantbaptism.htm or baptismal regeneration http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/baptism.htm
For more information on Calvinism, click here http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/calvinismrefuted.htm
God bless you.
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