Q. 30. Doth God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?A. God doth not leave all men to perish in the estate of sin and misery, into which they fell by the breach of the first covenant, commonly called the covenant of works; but of his mere love and mercy… Continue reading WLC – Q. 30. Doth God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?
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WLC – Q. 29. What are the punishments of sin in the world to come?
Q. 29. What are the punishments of sin in the world to come?A. The punishments of sin in the world to come, are everlasting separation from the comfortable presence of God, and most grievous torments in soul and body, without intermission, in hell-fire forever. Good friends of ours once had to deal with a pastor… Continue reading WLC – Q. 29. What are the punishments of sin in the world to come?
WLC – Q. 28. What are the punishments of sin in this world?
Q. 28. What are the punishments of sin in this world?A. The punishments of sin in this world are either inward, as blindness of mind, a reprobate sense, strong delusions, hardness of heart, horror of conscience, and vile affections; or outward, as the curse of God upon the creatures for our sakes, and all other… Continue reading WLC – Q. 28. What are the punishments of sin in this world?
WLC – Q. 27. What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?
Q. 27. What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?A. The fall brought upon mankind the loss of communion with God, his displeasure and curse; so as we are by nature children of wrath, bond slaves to Satan, and justly liable to all punishments in this world, and that which is to come. This question… Continue reading WLC – Q. 27. What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?
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