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1st Catechism 29-37
CBPC First Catechism
Question | Answer |
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29. What is sin? | Sin is any lack of conformity to, or transgression of, the law of God. |
30. What is meant by lack of conformity? | Not being or doing what God requires. |
31. What is meant by transgression? | Doing what God forbids. |
32. What does every sin deserve? | The wrath and curse of God. |
33. What was the sin of our first parents? | Eating the forbidden fruit. |
34. Who tempted Adam and Eve to this sin? | Satan tempted Eve first, and then he used her to tempt Adam. |
35. How did Adam and Eve change when they sinned? | Instead of being holy and happy, they became sinful and miserable. |
36. Did Adam act for himself alone in the covenant of life? | No. He represented the whole human race. |
37. What effect did the sin of Adam have on all people? | We are all born guilty and sinful. |