Answer: The fall brought upon mankind the loss of communion with God1, his displeasure and curse; so as we are by nature children of wrath2, bond slaves to Satan3, and justly liable to all punishments in this world, and that which is to come.4
- Genesis 3:8, 10, 24
- Ephesians 2:2-3
- 2 Timothy 2:26
- Genesis 2:17; Lamentations 3:39; Romans 6:23; Matthew 25:41; Matthew 25:46; Jude 1:7
For further study see:
- WSC 19: What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell?
- Elder Gregory Moeck, First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, San Francisco, on Westminster Larger Catechism 27b: “The misery of losing communion with God”