Keach's Catechism, Question 22
Question 22
Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereunto man fell?
The sinfulness of that estate whereunto 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 references for paragraph 1
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Romans 5:1919For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
Romans 3:1010As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.
Ephesians 2:11And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
Isaiah 53:66We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.
Psalms 51:55Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.
Matthew 15:1919For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.
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