Does Scripture Teach Original Sin? Romans 5, Psalm 51 & Infant Baptism Explained

Does the Bible actually teach original sin? In this episode of Rooted & Reason, Mikey and Ryan walk through Romans 5:18–19 and Psalm 51, tackling questions about whether people are born guilty, what Paul really meant about Adam and Christ, and how this connects to debates around infant baptism, Calvinism, and prevenient grace.

🌿 We explore:
* What Romans 5 really says about sin, guilt, and justification
* Why Psalm 51 may not mean what many assume about being “born in sin”
* The tension between original sin, free will, and God’s grace
* How these verses are often misused to argue for doctrines Scripture doesn’t fully support
* Whether Paul is also hinting at universalism — or something else entirely

This episode isn’t just theology for scholars — it’s a down-to-earth conversation for anyone asking: “Does Scripture teach original sin?”

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about human nature, Adam’s fall, and the hope we have in Christ, this discussion will give you clarity, context, and encouragement to dig deeper.

📖 Chapters
00:00 - Intro - Why original sin is such a big question
03:25 - Romans 5:18–19 - Adam, Christ, and the “all vs. many” debate
06:27 - The Problem with Original Sin - Does the doctrine fit Scripture?
11:52 - Context Matters - What Paul is (and isn’t) saying in Romans 5
15:53 - Is Paul Teaching Original Sin? Or Universalism - Salvation for all?
30:47 - Does David in Psalm 51 Teach Original Sin?
40:29 - Conclusion - A reasoned response to sin, grace, and hope in Christ

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