Catechesis

New City Catechism

Question 14

Did God create us unable to keep his law?

Children: No, but because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve we are all born in sin and guilt, unable to keep God’s law.

Adult: No, but because of the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of creation is fallen; we are all born in sin and guilt, corrupt in our nature and unable to keep God’s law.

Merciful Lord, we are corrupt in our very natures. We are sons and daughters of the first Adam who desire what you forbid. Give us a new nature through new birth in Christ, the second Adam, that we might be able to keep your law in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Question 14

Prayer