Why “Born Innocent” Is a Dangerous Lie and Why the Doctrine of Sin Matters
Update: 2025-12-19
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According to the 2025 State of Theology, a majority of evangelicals believe that people are born innocent or mostly good by nature. This belief is not a minor misunderstanding. It is a direct rejection of the biblical doctrine of original sin and strikes at the very foundation of the gospel. In this episode of The Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins explains why Scripture teaches that we are not born morally neutral or spiritually alive, but sinners by nature in Adam, and why denying this truth undermines grace, the cross, and the need for repentance. This episode addresses how the "born innocent" belief appears in modern preaching, discipleship, worship, and evangelism, and why recovering a biblical doctrine of sin is essential for gospel clarity, faithful ministry, and true hope in Christ. Key passages include Psalm 51:5, Romans 3:10 –12, Romans 5:12 , Ephesians 2:1–3, and Jeremiah 17:9. The doctrine of sin is not harsh. It is hope-giving, because only sinners can be saved by grace alone through Christ alone. For more from Contending for the Word podcast please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/
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