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- Did human beings cease to be human when Adam fell into sin? In other words, were they no longer image-bearers? Stated one more way, did human beings lose any faculties (the ability to think rationally, feel emotion, and make free choices) when Adam fell? If not, then what changed?
- What effects did Adam’s fall into sin have on the human condition? Our catechism lists three things.
- What is the result of man’s fallen condition? How does this affect man’s behavior?
- What does this teaching reveal about our need?
- What does this teaching have to do with Jesus Christ and the gospel? Try to connect some dots, theologically speaking.