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by John Brown of Haddington

Question 84

What Doth Every Sin Deserve?

Answ.” Every sin deserveth God’s wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come.

Q. What doth the very least sin deserve from God?

A. His wrath and curse, Rom. vi. 23. See Quest. 19.

Qj What is meant by sin’s deserving God’s wrath and curse? A. Its being worthy of it, Rom. i. 32. vi. 23.

Q. Whence is it that every sin deserveth God’s wrath and curse? A. From sin’s being the very opposite of

hie divine nature, and an infinite offence to God, Psalm v.

Q. When shall God’s wrath and curse be executed? A. In this life, and that which is to come, Q^. Do not greater sins deserve greater wrath? A. Yes •, and shall be punished accordingly. Q, Is there any possibility of escaping this deserved wrath and curse of God? A. Yes 5 by Christ alone.

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