According to the Bible, what is mankind's basic problem?
Man's problem is sin. In the Garden, God gave man genuine freedom and a real choice, and man used that freedom to reject Him - plunging the whole race into spiritual death and separation from God. Every trouble we face traces back to that one root: we are sinners, cut off from the life of God.
Also asked: According to the Bible, what is the fundamental issue with humanity's relationship with God? · What is the underlying cause of all humanity's issues? · Why do people struggle with God, and what is the source of all conflict with Him?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 1, Lesson 1-1 - The Problem-Sin (pp. 1-10) · Read this lesson in the book →
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