Q.152. What doth every sin deserve at the hands of God?

A. Every sin, even the least, being against the sovereignty,[a] goodness,[b] and holiness of God,[c] and against his righteous law,[d] deserveth his wrath and curse,[e] both in this life,[f] and that which is to come;[g] and cannot be expiated but by the blood of Christ.[h]

[a] James 2:10,11.

[b] Exod. 20:1,2.

[c] Hab. 1:13. Lev. 10:3. Lev. 11:44,45.

[d] 1 John 3:4. Rom. 7:12.

[e] Eph. 5:6. Gal. 3:10.

[f] Lam. 3:39. Deut. 28:15-68.

[g] Matt. 25:41.

[h] Heb. 9:22. 1 Pet. 1:18,19.