It is an honest and penetrating question that cuts straight to the core of the human condition and the biblical gospel. Scripture’s candid diagnosis is that fallen humanity is indeed morally compromised and tainted by sin at every level. While society often reserves the word “evil” for extreme, monstrous acts, God’s holy standard defines evil as anything that falls short of His perfect goodness, truth, and love. Because every person inherits and participates in this fallen nature, JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More Himself addressed ordinary listeners by saying, “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children,” directly highlighting that even our best earthly intentions are corrupted by innate brokenness. The apostle PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More reinforces this universal reality, stating plainly that there is none righteous, no, not one, and that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. However, Scripture does not leave humanity defined solely by this indictment; it carefully distinguishes between our fallen condition and our intrinsic worth. Humans are still created in the image of God, endowed with immense dignity and worth, which is precisely why God did not abandon us to our corruption. While our actions and unregenerate hearts are rightfully classified as sinful and alienated from God, ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More demonstrates His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, He died to redeem, cleanse, and transform us from children of wrath into children of graceGrace is God’s unearned favor — His freely given kindness, forgiveness, and restorative power extended to humanity. In Scripture, grace is the divine initiative that overcomes sin, heals separation, and empowers transformation. It is the foundation of redemption, revealing God’s willingness to act on behalf of humanity before they can act for themselves. More.
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