Question
What do Christians mean by the “universality of sin”?
Some people are sinners.
People might sin.
With sufficient effort, people can live without sin.
Sooner or later, everyone becomes a sinner.
Everyone is naturally born a sinner.
Some people are sinners.
People might sin.
With sufficient effort, people can live without sin.
Sooner or later, everyone becomes a sinner.
Everyone is naturally born a sinner.
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The phrase "universality of sin" in Christian theology refers to the belief that all humans are inherently sinful and that sin affects everyone without exception. This doctrine is often rooted in the biblical teaching of original sin, which posits that humanity inherited a sinful nature due to the fall of Adam and Eve.
Among the options you've provided, the statement that best encapsulates the concept of the universality of sin is:
**Everyone is naturally born a sinner.**
This reflects the idea that sin is a universal condition affecting all people from birth, highlighting the need for redemption through Christ.
Among the options you've provided, the statement that best encapsulates the concept of the universality of sin is:
**Everyone is naturally born a sinner.**
This reflects the idea that sin is a universal condition affecting all people from birth, highlighting the need for redemption through Christ.