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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 18

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 18

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Wherein consists the Sinfulness of that estate, whereinto man fell?

The Sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adams 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 proceeded from it.

The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in,

1. The guilt of Adams first sin.a*

2. The want of Original Righteousness.b†

3. The Corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly call’d Original sin.c‡

4. All Actual Transgressions, which proceed from Original sin.d4

Notes

  1. *Rom. 5.19. By one mans disobedience, many were made sinners.
  2. †Rom. 3.10. There is none righteous, no not one.
  3. ‡Eph. 2.1. Psal. 51.5 You hath he quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Psal. 51.5. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
  4. 4Mat. 15.19, 20. Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murthers, adulteries, fornications, theft, false witness, blasphemies. V. 20. These are the things which defile a man.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aRomans 5:19
  2. bRomans 3:10
  3. cEphesians 2:1; Psalm 51:5
  4. dMatthew 15:19–20

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