THE FALL OF MAN
We believe that man was created in innocence, in the image and likeness of God, and under the law of his Maker (Genesis 1:26); that by voluntary transgression Adam fell from his state of innocence (Genesis 3:1-6); that all men sinned in him (Romans 5:12, 19); and that because of this all men are totally depraved, are partakers of Adam's fallen nature, are sinners by nature, choice and conduct (Romans 3:10-19); and that all men are under just condemnation without defense or excuse (Romans 1:18, 20). XVI.