Q. 25. Wherein consisteth the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?A. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consisteth in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of that righteousness wherein he was created, and the corruption of his nature, whereby he is utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite unto all that… Continue reading WLC – Q. 25. Wherein consisteth the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
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WLC – Q. 24. What is sin?
Q. 24. What is sin?A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any law of God, given as a rule to the reasonable creature. Such a simple question. And as our last answer pointed out the great need to preach about sin and the gospel’s good news about it, the Catechism properly… Continue reading WLC – Q. 24. What is sin?
WLC – Q. 23. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
Q. 23. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery. We read in the last post: Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:… Continue reading WLC – Q. 23. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
WLC – Q. 22. Did all mankind fall in that first transgression?
Q. 22. Did all mankind fall in that first transgression?A. The covenant being made with Adam as a public person, not for himself only, but for his posterity, all mankind descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in that first transgression. Vos wrote: What Scripture passage most clearly proves… Continue reading WLC – Q. 22. Did all mankind fall in that first transgression?
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