We all are originally sinners as Adam and in Adam, his…
“We all are originally sinners as Adam and in Adam, his leprosy cleaving faster to us than Naaman's did to Gahazai, so that even the infant, before it has seen the light of the world, has this blemish inherent in its unborn members.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human nature inherits sin from Adam, making even newborns morally flawed from conception.
In simple terms: All humans inherit sin from Adam.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge inherent sinfulness.
Themes
original sin
human nature
theology
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- baptism
- confession
- ethical teaching
Key Concepts
Doctrine of original sin
inheritance
spiritual corruption
Questions to Reflect On
- Is moral corruption present at birth?
- How does this belief shape views on punishment?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that innocence persists until experience.