Q28
What are the punishments of sin in this world?
The punishments of sin in this world are either inward, as blindness of mind101, a reprobate sense102, strong delusions103, hardness of heart104, horror of conscience105, and vile affections106; or outward, as the curse of God upon the creatures of our sakes107, and all other evils that befall us in our bodies108, names109, estates110, relations111, and employments112; together with death itself113.
Scripture Proofs
101
Ephesians 4:18
102
Romans 1:28
103
2 Thessalonians 2:11
104
Romans 2:5
105
Isaiah 33:14Genesis 4:13Matthew 27:4
106
Romans 1:26
107
Genesis 3:17
108
Deuteronomy 28:15-18
109
Romans 6:21Romans 6:23