Character Quote by Archibald Alexander Hodge
““The Articles of the Synod of Dort affirm that moral depravity is inflicted upon all the descendants of Adam at birth "by the just judgment of God." Ch. 3., s. 2. This””
About This Quote
Source Document: Synod of Dort, Chapter 3, Section 2, 1618-1619
The doctrine states that all humans inherit sin from Adam, imposed by God's righteous judgment at birth.
In simple terms: All people are born sinful due to Adam's legacy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inherent human imperfection.
Themes
theology
original sin
divine justice
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- religious education
- ethical debates
- personal reflection
- pastoral counseling
Key Concepts
Calvinism
predestination
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this belief affect moral accountability?
- Can compassion coexist with this doctrine?
A Different Perspective
This view may overlook personal responsibility and cultural influences on behavior.
![“In a manner to us incomprehensible and inexplicable, [the Savior] bore the weight of the sins of the whole world; not only of Adam, but of his posterity; and in doing that, opened the kingdom of heaven, not only to all believers and all who obeyed the law of God, but to more than one-half of the…” quote by John Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/531/john-taylor-11046_family_in-a-manner-to-us-incomprehensible-and-i_766585.jpg)
![“As to the fragments of morality that are irregularly and thinly scattered in those books [the Bible], they make no part of this pretended thing, revealed religion. They are the natural dictates of conscience, and the bonds by which society is held together, and without which it cannot exist ; and…” quote by Thomas Paine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa6/thomas-paine-267_bible_as-to-the-fragments-of-morality-that-are_964723.jpg)
