The Four-fold State of Man (WSC #82)

Introduction: "If it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin"

I. The Fourfold State of Man

A. The State of Innocence (Eccl. 7:29)

B. The State of Sin (Rom. 8:7-8)

C. The State of Grace (1 John 1:8-10)

D. The State of Glory (1 John 3:2-3)

II. Q & A #82 and Life in the Third "State"

A. Rebuke

B. Encouragement

C. Charge

D. Promise

Conclusion