Bible Verses About "What Is Original Sin"
Original sin is the doctrine that all humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam and Eve's first disobedience in the Garden of Eden.
Original sin is the doctrine that all humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam and Eve's first disobedience in the Garden of Eden.
"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned." — Romans 5:12 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Original Sin?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned."
"Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me."
"For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous."
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What Is Sin According to the Bible?
Romans 3:23 · Romans 6:23 · 1 John 3:4
How Are You Saved According to the Bible?
Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 10:9-10 · John 14:6
Who Were Adam and Eve?
Genesis 2:7 · Genesis 3:6 · Romans 5:12
What Is the Unforgivable Sin?
Matthew 12:31-32 · Mark 3:29 · Hebrews 6:4-6
Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
Romans 5:8 · Isaiah 53:5 · 2 Corinthians 5:21
What Is the Gospel?
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Romans 1:16 · John 3:16
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