WLC - Question 25

WLC - Question 25 Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?

WLC - Answer 25 The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of that righteousness wherein he was created, and the corruption of his nature, whereby he is utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite unto all that is spiritually good, and wholly inclined to all evil, and that continually; which is commonly called original sin, and from which do proceed all actual transgressions.

WLC - Answer 25 (Bob) The state of man is a flesh which instinctively; mindlessly serves itself as a god. This is 'universal sin nature' being in opposition to love of God and neighbor, is an enemy of God, declaring good and evil by it's own measure. It is the flesh that is the source of all temptation. It is improper to say that there is a 'fallen world'. It is a perfect world where the consequences of man's sin drive him back to God.