05/27/2026
Westminster Shorter Catechism Q18: Wherein Consists the Sinfulness of that Estate Whereinto Man Fell?
A: The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam’s first sin, the want of original rightiousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.
Scripture: Romans 5:12, 19, Romans 3:10, Colossians 3:10, Ephesians 4:24, Psalm 51:5, John 3:6, Romans 3:18, Romans 8:7-8, Ephesians 2:3, Genesis 6:5, Psalm 53:2-3, Matthew 15:19, Romans 3:10-18, 23, Galatians 5:19-21, James 1:14-15