Belgic Confession | Article 14 | Seye Maj'

Seye Maj' in this sermon explores the biblical doctrine of the fall of man and his inability to do good. He explores this topic under the following themes.1. The Original State of Man: Created Good in God’s ImageMan was created good, righteous, and holy, capable of following God’s will. Seye Maj' emphasizes that man was not originally sinful—he was created to obey God freely.2. Man’s Fall: The Entrance of Sin and DeathMan willingly disobeyed God by listening to Satan. Sin brought death, both physically and spiritually. Because of Adam’s sin, all humanity is now fallen and corrupt. 3. The Effects of the Fall: Total Inability to Do GoodBecause of sin, man is now spiritually dead and cannot seek God. Man's mind is darkened, his will is enslaved to sin, and he is incapable of true righteousness. doctrine refutes the idea that humans are naturally good or can save themselves.4. What Remains of God’s Image in Fallen Man?Though the image of God is marred by sin, some remnants remain. Man still has reason, a sense of morality, and the ability to appreciate beauty. This is why even unbelievers can do "good" things outwardly, but not in a way that pleases God.Conclusion: Man’s Only Hope is in ChristBecause of sin, man cannot come to God unless God first draws him. Salvation is entirely by grace—no one can earn it. Only through faith in Christ can a person be restored to God.Seye Maj emphasizes that our ability to heed the call of the gospel is not out of our ability to do good but out of God's graciousness to call us to himself, and that inspires doxology in us not a sense of superiority.Please listen and share.