Question 22: Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?

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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 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 Proofs

Romans 5:19

By one man's disobedience many were made sinners.

Romans 3:10

There is none righteous, no, not one.

Ephesians 2:1

And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.