... this in mind, this paper will then seek to address the true cause of sin as referred to in Romans 5:12, whether propagated from Adam to all his descendant or individual transgression. First, time will be given to demonstrate the importance of this topic. Then, the Protestant understanding ... , "[D]ecisions made about the innate condition of human beings-such decisions aswhether innocent at birth or 'conceived in sin,' whether guilty of Adam's transgression or guilty only of personal transgression consciously performed, whether culpable for a corrupt nature of only unfortunate, wheth...

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... is said to have been about 124,000 and of the apostles, 315. Of the former, 22 are mentioned by name in the Koran "such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. According to the Sunni, the Prophets and Apostles were sinless and superior to angels, and they had the power of ... The chief devil is Iblis who, like his numerous companions, was once the nearest to God, but was cast out for refusing to pay homage to Adam at the command of God. These devils are harmful both to the souls and to the bodies of men, although their evil influence is constantly checked by ... with all his spirit fol...

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... . Paul spread the word that Jesus was the "savior-god, the Son of God, who had come to earth to save all humans, who were basically sinners as a result of Adam's original sin of disobedience against God- (Duiker/Speilvogel, p. 153). To do this, they needed to link Jesus to a figure that was not Jewish. They need a founding father who was blessed ... maintains that in fact He was killed and crucified by the Jews under Pontius Pilot. Christians believe in original sin, where all mankind is held responsible for the sins of Adam and Eve, which only the sacrament of baptism can terminate. Mus...

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... destiny, be it good or bad; and in life after death. What do they believe in? Muslims believe that God sent his messengers and prophets to all people beginning with Adam (Adam) and including Noah (Nuh), Abraham (Ibrahim), Lot (Lut), Ishmael (Isma'il), Isaac (Ishaq), Jacob (Ya'qub), Joseph (Yusuf), Job (Ayb), Moses (Musa), Aaron (Harun), David (Dawud), Solomon (Sulayman), Elias (Ilyas ... ...

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... ;45 Land, as the source of sustenance on the Earth, Allah has given some directions through the Islamic rules. Allah says: "And indeed we have honoured the children of Adam, and we have carried them in the land and the sea, and we have provided them with good things, we have bestowed special favour on them above many of those ... ...

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... ;45 Land, as the source of sustenance on the Earth, Allah has given some directions through the Islamic rules. Allah says: "And indeed we have honoured the children of Adam, and we have carried them in the land and the sea, and we have provided them with good things, we have bestowed special favour on them above many of those ... ...

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... . Muslim believes that mankind is born into the world pure and is responsible for their own sins. Christians believe that all of mankind is held responsible for the sins of Adam and Eve. The two religions have many differences in moral codes. Muslims do not consume the flesh of swine and believe that alcohol and intoxication is completely forbidden. While Christians ... ...

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... either rewarded with heaven or punished with hell. Mankind is regarded as the crown of creation, entrusted by God with management of the whole created order. In Christianity this was Adam, who had dominion over all the animals and beasts of the earth. Islam sees humanity as weak and prone to disbelief in God and to disobedience to His will. Humanity ... ...

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... Bible, each religion has its own "myth- of how the world was created. Our task in this is to compare it to others, and find common or unlike grounds. Example: Adam and Eve d) Regions This section is based on the areas in which the religion was founded, and where it is most prevalent today. Example: Buddhism was founded in India; therefore ... ...

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... about 4.5 million Jews in Israel and around 7 million residing in North America. Christianity Christianity was "formed" around 15 to 30 BCE. Although some people say that it has existed since Adam and Eve because they were followers of God. Probably the most important figures in the Christian religion are Jesus Christ, the Savior. Most Christians believe in a trinity, the Father, the ... ...

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... but solely in the good pleasure of the divine will" (Sproul 1986, pp. 136-137). We choose Him only because He first chose us. FREELY INHERITED CORRUPTION Scripture teaches that Adam and Eve were created innocent, yet with the ability to choose for or against God. In other words, they had the ability to obey or disobey God's law. They chose ... ...

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