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title: "Question 28: What are the punishments of sin in this world? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 28: What are the punishments of sin in this world? The punishments of sin in this world, are either inward, as blindness of mind, a reprobate sense, strong delusions, hardness "
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=119"
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# Question 28: What are the punishments of sin in this world? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The punishments of sin in this world, are either inward, as blindness of mind, a reprobate sense, strong delusions, hardness of heart, horror of conscience, and vile affections: or outward, as the curse of God upon the creatures for our sakes; and all other evils that befall us in our bodies, names, estates, relations, and employments; together with death itself.

Scripture proofs: Eph. 4:18; Rom. 1:28; 2 Thess. 2:11; Rom. 2:5; Isa. 33:14; Gen. 4:13; Matt. 27: 4; Rom. 1:26; Gen. 3:17; Deut. 28:15-68; Rom. 6:21, 23.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=119)

## Related reading

- [Question 27](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-27-what-misery-did-the-fall-bring-upon-mankind/)
- [Question 29](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-29-what-are-the-punishments-of-sin-in-the-world/)

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