Bible Verses About "What Is the Doctrine of Original Sin"
Original sin is the doctrine that all human beings inherit a sinful nature and guilt from Adam, our first father.
Original sin is the doctrine that all human beings inherit a sinful nature and guilt from Adam, our first father.
"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 the Doctrine of 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."
"And were by nature the children of wrath, even as others."
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