Catechism for Young Children

Memory cards for questions 31 to 40

Catechism for Young Children · Q31

What was the sin of our first parents?

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Answer 31

Eating the forbidden fruit.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q32

Who tempted them to this sin?

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Answer 32

The devil tempted Eve, and she gave the fruit to Adam.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q33

What befell our first parents when they had sinned?

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Answer 33

Instead of being holy and happy, they became sinful and miserable.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q34

Did Adam act for himself alone in the covenant of works?

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Answer 34

No; he represented all his posterity.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q35

What effect had the sin of Adam on all mankind?

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Answer 35

All mankind are born in a state of sin and misery.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q36

What is that sinful nature which we inherit from Adam called?

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Answer 36

Original sin.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q37

What does every sin deserve?

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Answer 37

The wrath and curse of God.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q38

Can any one go to heaven with this sinful nature?

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Answer 38

No, our hearts must be changed before we can be fit for heaven.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q39

What is a change of heart called?

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Answer 39

Regeneration.

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Catechism for Young Children · Q40

Who can change a sinner’s heart?

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Answer 40

The Holy Spirit alone.

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