Yes, according to the Bible, all people are considered sinners because every human is a descendant of Adam.
The Bible teaches that sin entered the world through one man, Adam, and that all have inherited his sinful nature. Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory. Les Feldick emphasizes that sinfulness is not merely about actions but about being a son of Adam.
Romans 3:23 — This verse directly states that every person has sinned and falls short of God's glory, which is the core of why we are considered sinners.
The Bible clearly declares that all humanity is under sin. In Romans 3:9, Paul says that both Jews and Gentiles are all under sin. Romans 3:10-12 adds that there is none righteous, no, not one; there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. This universal condition is summarized in Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Furthermore, Romans 5:12 explains that by one man sin entered into the world, making all people sinners.
Les Feldick explains that all people are sinners not because of specific actions but because God has decreed every child of Adam to be a sinner. He states, "God has decreed every child of Adam as being a sinner" (Clip 3). He emphasizes that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; both are under sin (Clip 1). He also teaches that every human being has sinned and come short of God's glory, so everyone is separated from God in their natural state (Clip 2). He notes that people can be "good sinners, wet sinners, dry sinners" — they are all sinners until they believe the gospel (Clip 3).
Les Feldick explains that being "under sin" means that every Jew and Gentile has been guilty of disobeying the revealed will of God, which is sin (Clip 1). He notes that this is a universal condition, covering everyone.
Les Feldick emphasizes that there is no difference between Jew and Gentile when it comes to sin and righteousness. In Romans 3:22, the righteousness of God is given to all who believe, for there is no difference (Clip 0). He also states that all have sinned, Jews and Gentiles alike, and all are in need of justification by faith (Clip 6).
While all have sinned, God does not leave us in hopelessness. Les Feldick points to Romans 3:24, where believers are justified freely by God's grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus (Clip 2, Clip 4). This justification is by faith, and it declares the believing sinner just (Clip 4).
Righteousness by Faith for All
Les emphasizes that the righteousness of God is given to all who believe, and there is no difference between Jew and Gentile, meaning all are equally sinners.
All Under Sin
Les teaches that both Jews and Gentiles are all under sin, having disobeyed the revealed will of God, which is the definition of sin.
All Have Sinned
Les explains that every human being has sinned and falls short of God's glory, and thus is separated from God, but there is hope through justification by grace.
Decreed Sinners
Les states that God has decreed every child of Adam as a sinner, regardless of their behavior, and all need to believe the gospel.
The Capstone Verse
Les highlights Romans 3:23 as the capstone, showing that the immoral, moral, and religious all come short, and then points to justification by grace.
Definition of Sin
Les defines sin as anyone who has disobeyed the revealed will of God, and says all have done so, thus all are sinners.
Final Verdict
Les summarizes that the final verdict is that both Jew and Gentile are under sin, and none are righteous.
Sin and Righteousness
Les connects the righteousness of God to faith in Christ, and mentions that all have sinned, with the cause being Adam.
Romans 3:9: What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;
This verse establishes that both Jews and Gentiles are under sin, showing universal guilt.
Romans 3:10-12: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
These verses quote the Old Testament to show that no one is righteous by their own efforts.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
This is the central verse explaining why we are sinners: everyone has sinned.
Romans 3:24: Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
This verse provides the solution to our sinfulness: justification by grace through redemption.
Romans 5:12: Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
This explains the origin of our sinfulness: through Adam, sin and death entered the world.
According to the Bible and Les Feldick, people are sinners because they are descendants of Adam. Sinfulness is not primarily about actions, but about being a child of Adam. People break the law because they are already sinners by nature.
Yes, the Bible says in Romans 3:23 that all have sinned and come short of God's glory. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, moral or immoral, religious or irreligious.
Yes, God justifies the sinner freely by His grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:24). Even though all are sinners, God provides redemption through Christ.
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