Episode 2 —

The doctrine of Original Sin has shaped how Western Christianity understands salvation, grace, human nature, and the Gospel itself. But what exactly is Original Sin, and how did this doctrine develop?

In this episode, we begin examining how different Christian traditions have understood humanity’s fall. We explore the historical development of Original Sin, how it became central to Western theology, and how Eastern Christianity approaches the problem of human brokenness differently.

This episode lays the foundation for understanding why differences in the doctrine of the Fall lead to very different understandings of salvation.

In This Episode

• What the doctrine of Original Sin teaches • The historical development of Original Sin in Western Christianity • Differences between inherited guilt and ancestral ...