Original Sin/Total Depravity | A Deeper Understanding of a Controversial Doctrine

In this video, I go over scripture to show the goodness of God, the innocence of children, and the real need we all have for Jesus. You'll want to watch the slides for full context.

Navigation:

0:54 What is traditionally taught? (Since Augustine)
1:57 What do I believe now?
5:41 Innocent Children
14:12 Defining Sin
22:00 Righteous Acts and People in Scripture
33:25 Created in the Image of God
37:09 Jesus, God in the Flesh
54:06 Important Questions to Ask

Scripture:

Psalm 22;7-10 - Faithful from the womb
Psalm 139;13-16 - Fearfully and wonderfully made
Psalm 71;5-6 - Faithful from the womb
Psalm 106;35-38 - Innocents sacrificed
Jeremiah 19;4-5 - Innocents sacrificed
Ezekiel 16;20-21 - Innocents sacrificed/God's Children
Matthew 1;1-17 and Luke 3;23-38 - (Genealogies of Christ)
Genesis 3;15 and 1 Timothy 2;13-15 - Saved through childbearing
Hebrews 2;14-18 - Jesus took on the same flesh we have
James 4;17 - If you know to do good and do it not, it is sin
Romans 14;12 - Our account to God
Isaiah 7;14-16 - Jesus prophesy, knowing good or evil
Matthew 18;1-5 - Jesus placing a child as the example to follow
2 Samuel 12;23 - David's child goes to heaven, and David knows it
Genesis 4;6-7 - Cain is given a choice
Ecclesiastes 7;29 - God made man upright
Ezekiel 18 - God will not punish father or son for the others' sins
Psalm 58;3-10 - The wicked go astray from birth, contrasted with the righteous
Deuteronomy 1;39 - The children are innocent while their parents are not
Isaiah 64;5-6 - Righteousness is possible, but does not make us innocent of our sin

(Remember to read the full chapter of all verses referenced here for context! This is not an exhaustive list of relevant verses, but what was shared in this video.)

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger." -Proverbs 15:1
My desire with this video is to share Biblical truth in love to brothers and sisters in Christ, to comfort the grieving, and to show God's love, mercy, and justice.

The background music in this video is from Beyond Remnants Comics, a website I run with my Wife. https://www.beyondremnants.com/