Q. 6 Did God create people so wicked and perverse?
A. No. God created them good and in his own image, that is, in true righteousness and holiness, so that they might truly know God their creator, love him with all their heart, and live with him in eternal happiness for his praise and glory.
Q. 7 Then where does this corrupt human nature come from?
A. From the fall and disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, in
Q. 8 But are we so corrupt that we are totally unable to do any good and inclined toward all evil?
A. Yes, unless we are born again, by the Spirit of God.
1. What state did God originally created people? (Gen. 1:26-27, 31) Was sin part of our first parent’s original state? (Gen. 2)
2. For what end to did God create people? (Gen. 1:26-28; 1 Cor. 10:31)
3. What was the sin of our first parents? (Gen 2:17; 3:1-6) What were the causes or reasons of Adam and Eve’s First sin. (Gen3:1-4, 9-13) What were the consequences of sin? (Gen. 3:14-24; 4:1-12)
4. How did I get my sin conditions? (Rom 5:12, 18-19) What is the extent of my sin? (Gen. 6:5; Psalm 51:5)
5. What must God do to change my bent towards evil? (John 3:3-5)
Audio: Heidelberg Catechism-Lord's Day 3
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