WLC 27: What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?

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

  1. Genesis 3:8, 10, 24
  2. Ephesians 2:2-3
  3. 2 Timothy 2:26
  4. Genesis 2:17; Lamentations 3:39; Romans 6:23; Matthew 25:41; Matthew 25:46; Jude 1:7

For further study see:

  1. WSC 19: What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell?
  2. Elder Gregory Moeck, First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, San Francisco, on Westminster Larger Catechism 27b: “The misery of losing communion with God”

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