Theo 6

I have so far dealt with original sin in failing the covenant of works or rather image bearing. I have not dealt with actual transgressions. These trangressions are evident of the original sin. They are also sins themselves. The two are also related to each other. I hold that the actual sins must also be punished.

These could be seen as further attempts to damage that image of God depending on how this image is shattered yet retained. The Law of sinai contained the abbriviated form of the perfections of God's image. It also bore witness of Christ. It meant only to condemn further. The sin would be against God's image in a way. Yet, there is also sin not in the likeness of Adam. It is shown that it is insufficient to just treat Sin parallel to original sin. We must also consider those who did not sin in the likeness of adam.

Yet, we know that the relation is they both (original and actual sin) fall short of God's glory. God punished both at once in Christ. One could also avoid this problem by saying that demerit can not exist. Or that demerit is just original sin not our actions. This is very much in agreement with hypercalvinism and predestination. God clearly says otherwise.

The Guilt is real. The guilt also comes from the person not the works. This is shown in Romans 9. Our image before God is now christ but we are guilty for when it wasn't./ We are not just guilty for the fall. Although, this is sufficient guilt. We are also guilty for what has happened after it. This iniquity and guilt from it must be done away with in christ. Let us see how it is in christ in propitiation and atonement.