Theology Q&A Q&A: Are Infants Guilty of Original Sin? What is Open Theism? More.
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Feb 18, 2026 They tackle whether infants share original sin and how Adam and Christ are compared in imputation. They define open theism and explain why Lutherans reject it. They debate young-earth views, created maturity, and five Genesis challenges. They contrast annihilationism with eternal punishment and clarify what beliefs are required to join a Lutheran congregation.
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Original Sin As Universal Corruption
- Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller explains original sin as corruption present from conception, not merely moral culpability.
- He argues this universality undergirds the need for Christ as Savior and the imputation of Adam's guilt parallels Christ's imputed righteousness.
Open Theism Undermines Foreknowledge
- Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller rejects open theism as reducing God's foreknowledge too far and notes Lutheran confessions oppose it.
- He stresses Lutherans reject fatalism but still affirm God's comprehensive foreknowledge and providence.
Eternal Punishment Reflects Human Dignity
- Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller argues Scripture consistently parallels eternal life and eternal punishment, supporting eternal conscious punishment.
- He frames hell's eternity as reflecting human dignity and God's honor rather than arbitrary cruelty.