Westminster Larger Catechism

Q27

What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?

The fall brought upon mankind the loss of communion with God97, his displeasure and curse; so as we are by nature children of wrath98, bond slaves to Satan99, and justly liable to all punishments in this world, and that which is to come100.
Doctrine

Scripture Proofs

97
Genesis 3:8Genesis 3:10Genesis 3:24
98
Ephesians 2:2-3
99
2 Timothy 2:26
100
Genesis 2:17Lamentations 3:39Romans 6:23Matthew 25:41Matthew 25:46Jude 7

See also

Westminster Shorter CatechismQ19What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell?
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