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Originally Posted by KMK And Rev Winzer, help me to understand you. Am I on the right path concerning the confession? | I'm not sure what you are asking, Pastor Klein; but please consider Shorter Catechism answer 18 and Larger Catechism answer 25 for a clear definition of original sin. |
Thank you for that suggestion. My question is, does the confession deal with both imputation and corruption in chapter VI, as well as here in LC Q #25?
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Q. 25. Wherein consisteth the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
A. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell, consisteth in the guilt of Adam's first sin (this refers to imputation of sin), the want of that righteousness wherein he was created (this refers to the loss of orignal righteousness), and the corruption of his nature, whereby he is utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite unto all that is spiritually good, and wholly inclined to all evil, and that continually (this refers to corruption of nature); which is commonly called original sin, and from which do proceed all actual transgressions.
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And if so, that could help resolve the dilemma posed above. Adam's sin is referred to only in the context of imputed sin, and not to the loss of righteousness or the corrupted nature. Hence, no contradiction with Q 26:
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A. Original sin is conveyed from our first parents unto their posterity by natural generation, so as all that proceed from them in that way are conceived and born in *sin*. (Not *guilt*. This is, therefore, referring to corruption, not imputation) |