FAQs Mondays: How Did It Effect the World?

Last week, we looked at the question "What went wrong?" You can read that post here. We learned that sin had dire consequences for Adam and Eve, but we were left wondering how it effected the rest of the world. To this question, we turn our attention.

What effect did the sin of Adam have on all people?

All people are born in a state of sin misery.

What do we inherit from Adam as a result of this original sin?

A sinful nature.

What does every sin deserve?

The anger and judgement of God.

Can anyone go to heaven with a sinful nature?

No; our hearts must be changed before we can be fit for heaven.

These questions and answers help us to understand the desperate plight of humanity. We are born in a state of sin and misery. It is our nature to sin. Our sin brings the anger and judgement of God. Being under the judgement of God, it is impossible to enter heaven without our hearts being changed. It is a very serious situation that faces humanity. Because of our sin, we are cut off from God. We are driven to ask, "Can anything be done?" We will look at the answer to that question next week.