Larger Catechism Q.25,
Confession of Faith Chapter 6, sections 4-5
Shorter Catechism
Q.18: Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
A: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 proceed from it.[f]
[f] 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 ver.19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
Romans 5:10-20 — For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. 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: 13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. 15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. 16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. 17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. 19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.
Ephesians 2:1-3 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; ver.2 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: ver.3 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. ver.15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Matthew 15:19 — For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Larger Catechism
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, (w) 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 is spiritually good, and wholly inclined to all evil, and that continually; (x) which is commonly called original sin, and from which do proceed all actual transgressions. (y)
(w) 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. ver.19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
(x) Romans 3:10-19 — As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: ver.11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. ver.12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one ver.13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: ver.14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: ver.15 Their feet are swift to shed blood: ver.16 Destruction and misery are in their ways: ver.17 And the way of peace have they not known: ver.18 There is no fear of God before their
eyes ver.19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God;
Ephesians 2:1-3 — And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins: ver.2 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: ver.3 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.
Romans 5:6 — For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Romans 8:7-8 — Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. ver.8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Genesis 6:5 — And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
(y) James 1:14-15 — But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. ver.15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Matthew 15:19 — For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
Westminster Confession of Faith
Chatper VI.
Section iv. From this original corruption, whereby we are utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite to all good,[h] and wholly inclined to all evil,[i] do proceed all actual transgressions.[k]
[h] Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Colossians 1:21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled.
[i] Genesis 6:5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
Gen 8:21 And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.
Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: ver.11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. ver.12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
[k] James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. ver.15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Ephesians 2:2 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: ver.3 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.
Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
Section v. This corruption of nature, during this life, does remain in those that are regenerated;[l] and although it be, through Christ, pardoned, and mortified; yet both itself, and all the motions thereof, are truly and properly sin.[m]
[l] 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. ver.10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Romans 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. ver.17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. ver.18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. ver.23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Ecclesiastes 7:20 For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
[m] Romans 7:5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. ver.7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. ver.8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead. ver.25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
End Lesson, Day 19
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