Question 21
Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.1
Scripture
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Psalm 51:5 [1]Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. (ESV)
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Romans 5:18–19 [1]Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. (ESV)