We must now consider the effects of sin; and (1) the corruption of the good of nature; (2) the stain on the soul; (3) the debt of punishment.

Under the first head there are six points of inquiry:

A[1] Whether the good of nature is diminished by sin?

A[2] Whether it can be taken away altogether?

A[3] Of the four wounds, mentioned by Bede, with which human nature is stricken in consequence of sin.

A[4] Whether privation of mode, species and order is an effect of sin?

A[5] Whether death and other bodily defects are the result of sin?

A[6] Whether they are, in any way, natural to man?