Q18. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Romans 5:12, 19
“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. … For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”
Romans 3:10
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.”
Ephesians 2:1–3
“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”
James 1:14–15
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
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