Q. 7. Whence then proceeds this depravity of human nature?
Question. Whence then proceeds this depravity of human nature?
Answer. From the fall and disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, in Paradise (Rom. 5;12); hence our nature is become so corrupt, that we are all conceived and born in sin (John 3;6).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Rom. 5;12.—By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.—1 Cor. 15;22.—Matt. 7;18.—Gen. 3;1-6.
- [proof-2] John. 3;6.—That which is born of the flesh, is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit, is spirit.— Ps. 51;5.—Ps. 53;1.—Rom. 3;9-12.—Job 14;4.—Gen. 8;21.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 7, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
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Scripture refs: 1CO.15.22, GEN.3.1-GEN.3.6, GEN.8.21, JHN.3.6, JOB.14.4, MAT.7.18, PSA.51.5, PSA.53.1, ROM.3.9-ROM.3.12, ROM.5.12
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