The Fall of Man
We believe
a. That man was created in innocence (in the image and likeness of God) under the law of his Maker, (Gen 1:26-27; 2:25)
b. But by voluntary transgression Adam fell from his sinless and happy state, and all men sinned in him, (Gen 3:1-6)
c. In consequence of which all men are totally depraved, are partakers of Adam’s fallen nature, and are sinners by nature and by conduct, (Jer 17:9; Isa 64:6; Rom 3:10-19; 5:12, 19)
d. Therefore all men are under just condemnation without defense or excuse. (Rom 1:18, 32; 3:23)