First off I think I am going to post the 9 article...

2007-10-24T18:25:00.000-07:00

First off I think I am going to post the 9 article of religion from The 39 Articles of Religion. Which is the bases of Anglican Theology.

So here is: "9. Original or Birth-sin: Original sin is not found merely in the following of Adam's example (as the Pelagians foolishly say). It is rather to be seen in the fault and corruption which is found in the nature of every person who is naturally descended from Adam. The consequence of this is that man is far gone from his original state of righteousness. In his own nature he is predisposed to evil, the sinful nature in man always desiring to behave in a manner contrary to the Spirit. In every person born into this world there is fund this predisposition which rightly deserves God's anger and condemnation. This infection within man's nature persists even within those who are regenerate. This desire of the sinful nature, which in Greek is called fronema sarkos and is variously translated the wisdom or sensuality or affection or desire of the sinful nature, is not under control of God's law. Although there is no condemnation for those that believe and are baptized, nevertheless the apostle states that any such desire is sinful."

I will post a little bit later on some the issue more fully but for now Courage (on your part) and I have Greek homework.

Grace and Peace
Jesse

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First off I think I am going to post the 9 article...