How Paradise Was Ruined: A Biblical Examination of Sin's Entrance into the World
Welcome back to our blog, where we dive deep into the unchanging truths of Scripture. Today, we're exploring a foundational passage from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans—specifically Romans 5:12-14 . This text lays bare the tragic reality of how paradise, God's perfect creation, was utterly ruined by sin. As fundamentalist Christians, we hold to the literal interpretation of the Bible, rejecting any attempts to mythologize or allegorize these events. Let's unpack this verse by verse, drawing in additional Scriptures to illuminate the depth of this doctrine and its implications for our lives today. The Entry of Sin and Death Through One Man Romans 5:12 states: " Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned." This "one man " is Adam , as described in Genesis 3. In the Garden of Eden , God created a flawless paradise: " The Lord God made all kind...