Westminster Shorter Catechism – Question 15

What man is to believe concerning God

Question: What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?

Answer: The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein thy were created, was their eating the forbidden fruit. (Gen. 3:6)

Scripture Support

Gen. 3:6 aThen the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, so she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture support comes from the Legacy Standard Bible in Accordance.


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