Lesson 5: On our First Parents, fyc

1. How came we to be in the power of the devil f

By the disobedience of our first parents, in eating the forbidden fruit. Gen. ii. and iii.

2. Who were our first parents?

Adam and Eve, the first man and woman.

3. Why did God command our first parents not to oat the forbidden fruit?

To make them sensible of his dominion over them, and of their dependence on him, and to try their obedience.

4. Who tempted our first parents to eat the forbidden fruit I

The Devil, envying their happy state. Gen. iii.

5. Whom do you mean by the Devil?

One of the rebellious or fallen angels, whom God cast out of heaven.

6. What do you mean by Angels?

Pure spirits, that is, without a body, created to adore and enjoy God in heaven.

7. Were the Angels created for any other purpose?

Yes; to assist before the throne of God, and to minister unto him; and they have been often sent as messengers from God to man: and are also appointed our guardians. Apoc. vii. 9. Heb. i. 7. Matt. iv. 6. xviii. 10.

8. Why were any Angels cast out of heaven?

Because through pride they rebelled against God. Isaias, xiv.

9. Did God punish in any other way the Angels who rebelled?

Yes; he condemned them to Hell, a place of eternal torments.

10. Why did God make Hell?

To punish the Devils or bad Angels.

11. Are any other condemned to Hell, beside the Devils or bad Angels?

Yes; all who die enemies to God; that is, all who die in the state of mortal sin.

12. Can any one come out of Hell?

No; out of Hell there is no redemption.

13. How did God reward the Angels who remained faithful?

A He confirmed them for ever in glory.