Chapter 6: Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment Thereof

#Overview

This chapter belongs near the front of the Confession because it explains why redemption is needed at all.

The entrance of sin, the corruption of humanity, and the resulting judgment.

#The fall and its consequences

This chapter explains the entrance of sin, the corruption that follows, and the guilt and misery that attach to fallen humanity.

#Why this matters

The wiki should use this chapter to show why the gospel is necessary and why human self-repair is not enough.

#Study note

The chapter gives the doctrinal background for redemption, repentance, and pastoral care.

#Key topics

• Fall
• Sin
• Judgment
• Corruption

These topics mark the doctrinal and navigational center of the page ¹.

#Study notes

This page is kept summary-first and uses the source links below as reference points ¹.

#Sources

• [1] RPCNA convictions - Official constitutional landing page.

#Rights note

Summary-first treatment only. ²