Shorter Catechism for Memorisation (Q.13, Q.14)

Q. 13. 

FATHER: Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created?

A. 

FATHER: Our first parents, 

CHILDREN: Our first parents, 

FATHER: being left to the freedom of their own will, 

CHILDREN: being left to the freedom of their own will, 

FATHER: fell from the estate wherein they were created, 

CHILDREN: fell from the estate wherein they were created, 

FATHER: by sinning against God.

Gen. 3:6-8, 13; Ecc. 7:29.

Q. 14. 

FATHER: What is sin?

A. 

FATHER: Sin is any want of conformity unto, 

CHILDREN: Sin is any want of conformity unto, 

FATHER: or transgression of, the law of God.

CHILDREN: or transgression of, the law of God.

1 John 3:4.