Hamartiology- The Study of Sin

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In another thread whether an infant is born sinless was being discussed. Many churches do not teach Hamartiology its taught in Seminaries. I thought this would be a great study and discussion that we could deal with in depth. I know there are different views but we can agree to disagree and still be Christian.



Here goes:


I propose that in the Garden Adam and Eve had already within them (because they were flesh the ability to sin). If they would not have then they would still be in the garden. The ability to sin did not suddenly erupt into the human race because of the sin of Adam. They were made with a will to choose.

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[huh-mar''-tee-awl''-uh-gee] (Greek hamartia, “sin”)

The study of the doctrine of sin. Hamartiology includes an investigation into the origin and effects of sin on all creation. Included in this study is the doctrine of imputed sin, inherited sin, and personal sin. Imputed sin refers to the belief that all mankind is held guilty for the sin of Adam. Inherited sin speaks to the transfer of the sin nature from generation to generation. Personal sins are the individual acts of sin that each person engages in.