Original Sin

The sermon presents a profound theological exploration of original sin, rooted in Romans 5:12–21 and the Belgic Confession Article 15, emphasizing that sin and death entered the world through Adam's disobedience and are imputed to all humanity, not merely by imitation but by federal representation. It affirms that this inherited depravity corrupts every aspect of human nature, even affecting infants, and is so severe that it alone condemns the entire human race, yet is not imputed to believers for condemnation due to God's grace in Christ. The doctrine is not meant to induce despair but to deepen awareness of human helplessness apart from grace, fueling a longing for redemption and a proper appreciation of Christ's righteousness, which is imputed to believers, enabling them to groan under their sin while anticipating eternal purification. The sermon concludes by linking this truth to the believer's hope in Christ's return, where they will be clothed in spotless righteousness, not by their own merit, but by divine grace.