Question 13
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 13
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Did our first Parents continue in the estate wherein they were Created?
Our first Parents being left to the freedom of their own Will, fell from the estate wherein they were Created by sinning against God.
Did our first Parents fall?
Yes.
From what did they fall?
From the estate wherein they were Created.
What estate was that?
An holy and happy estate.
How did they fall?
Bya sinning against God.
What was the cause of their fall?
The abuse of the Freedom of their own will.
Had our first Parents then Free-will in the state of innocency, till they sinned it away?
Yes.
Were they not confirmed in the estate of Innocency?
No.
Proofs
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