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title: "Question 17: Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
description: "Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 17: Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.Scripture proofs: Rom. 5:12."
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-17-into-what-estate-did-the-fall-bring-mankind/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=161"
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# Question 17: Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.

Scripture proofs: Rom. 5:12.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=161)

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