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A-Z: General definitions: Original Sin
Definition
State of disobedience to - and alienation from - God believed to have characterised human beings since the 'Fall of humankind'. All human beings are seen as having an innate tendency to turn away from God and disobey him and therefore need the forgiveness made possible through the death of Christ.
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Big Ideas: Sin
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
Adam and Eve's act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden described in the Old Testament Book of Genesis which led to estrangement from God for them and their descendants.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
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