Catechism Paragraph 399
Part 1:
THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
Section 2: THE CREEDS
Chapter 1: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER
Article 1: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
Section 2: THE CREEDS
Chapter 1: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER
Article 1: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
Scripture portrays the tragic consequences of this first disobedience. Adam and Eve immediately lose the grace of original holiness.[280] They become afraid of the God of whom they have conceived a distorted image - that of a God jealous of his prerogatives.[281]
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[280]
Cf. Rom 3:23.
[281]
Cf. Gen 3:5-10.