Are People Born Good or Born Broken? | Genesis 3

If someone told you they were basically a good person and didn't need Jesus, would you know how to respond? This lesson answers that question from Genesis 3. This is part two of the theology section in our Genesis 3 series. We finish the doctrine of sin and look at three major theological perspectives on original sin: Pelagianism (people are born good), Arminianism (inherited sin and prevenient grace), and Calvinism (total depravity). Then we look at the three things Millard Erickson says every Christian needs to agree on, and why understanding the nature of sin is essential for sharing the gospel. We close by looking at what Genesis 3 reveals about God's character and plan, and what it means to live in the already but not yet. 📖 Key Passages: Genesis 3 | Genesis 3:15 | Romans 5 | Ephesians 2:3 ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Worship and Opening Prayer 7:00 Introduction: What Is Original Sin? 13:00 Pelagius: People Are Born Good 27:00 Arminius and Calvin: Two Views on Human Nature 43:00 The Three Fundamentals Every Christian Needs 52:00 Why You Need the Bad News to Share the Good News 62:00 God's Character and Plan in Genesis 3 75:00 The Already But Not Yet This is part of an ongoing verse-by-verse study through Genesis 3. Catch the full series on our channel. Life Church of San Antonio is a gospel-centered church on the Southside of San Antonio, TX. We exist for the glory of God, to create disciples through gospel-centered teaching, worship, service, and witness. 🌐 Website: https://www.lcsa.us 💛 Give Online: https://www.lcsa.us/give 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifechurchsa 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lcsa.us ▶️ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeChurchofSanAntonioTX