1. At creation, God formed Adam and Eve in his likeness. They were cut off from their Creator as a result of their sinful disobedience to God. Thus, all humanity is now under divine condemnation due to Adam and Eve’s disobedience.
2. Human nature has been defiled. Because of this, all of us are completely unable to please God. Everybody requires the Holy Spirit’s regeneration and rebirth.
3. Salvation is entirely the result of God’s free grace; it is not the result, in whole or in part, of good deeds or religious rituals. God credits His righteousness to anyone who relies solely on Christ for salvation, making them righteous in His eyes.