N00709:39
The shorter catechism, composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines with the proofs thereof…
The shorter catechism, composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines with the proofs thereof out of the Scriptures, in words at length. Which are either some of the formerly quoted places, or others gathered from their other writings; all fitted, both of brevity & clearness, to this their form of sound words. : For the benefit of Christians in general, and of youth, and children in understanding, in particular; that they may with more ease acquaint themselves with the truth according to the Scriptures, and with the Scriptures themselves.
printed by B. Green, 1698
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Q. What is Sin?
A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of the Law of God.
1 Joh 3.4. Whoever committeth sin, transgresseth also the Law: for sin is the Transgression of the Law.
15. Q. What was the sin whereby our first Parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?
A. The Sin whereby our first Parents fell from the estate wherein they were created, was their eating the forbidden Fruit.