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36 Prove that this is the case.

Gal. v. 17; Rom. viii. 7. "The flesh lusteth against the Spirit," and "the carnal mind is enmity against God."

How does this circumstance affect our state in the sight of God?

"In every person born into this world it deserves God's wrath and damnation."

Show that this is the case.

Eph. ii. 3; Rom. v. 18. We are "by nature children of wrath," and "judgment is come upon all men to condemnation."

Why is this the case?

Because God is holy, and must be displeased with any degree of sin.

How may this wrath and damnation be removed?

"There is no condemnation for them that believe and are baptized."

What passages of Scripture show this?

St. Mark xvi. 16; St. John v. 24.

What class of baptized persons are not contemplated in this part of the Article?

Children who are too young to exercise faith.

How does it appear that they are not contemplated?

Because the Article only declares that those who believe and are baptized are not under condemnation.

Are they therefore excluded by the Church of