Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 6, Section 6

reformed — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:25:22 +0000

This section of the confession takes a look at sin and the consequences of sin. One thing the bible is clear is that we are responsible for every sin we commit and we will reap the consequences of those sins.

What are the consequences of sin? According to the WSC#19 All mankind by the fall lost communion with God, under his wrath and curse, and made liable to all the miseries of this life, to death itself and the pains of hell forever.

We can see that life is not as it should be. Because of the fall even good things in this life God created like marriage and childbirth are cursed. There is pain and suffering, war, and murder. Because of sin, all mankind is separated from God and death was introduced to humanity [cf. Matt. 25:41].

Sin against an infinite God requires an infinite payment. Because man cannot satisfy the divine justice of an infinite and holy God, mankind will receive infinite punishment. As the bible says, the wages of sin is death.

As we read this part of the confession, let us humbly come before God and acknowledge our guilt and our need for Christ, recognizing that because of sin this life is not as it should be… we need Christ’s redeeming power.

6. Every sin—both original and actual—is a transgression of the righteous law of God and contrary to it. Therefore, every sin in its own nature brings guilt upon the sinner, on account of which he is bound over to the holy wrath of God and the curse of the law. Consequently, he is subject to death, with all miseries—spiritual, temporal, and eternal.

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Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 6, Section 6