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How does Jacob's story illustrate the struggle between the old and new man?

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Jacob symbolizes the struggle between sin and living in accordance with God's will.

Jacob's narrative exemplifies the internal conflict between the old man, represented by Jacob's deceitfulness, and the new man, symbolized by the name change to Israel. In Genesis 25:22, we see the struggle even in the womb, indicating the conflict between two nations and correlating to the believer’s struggle between their sinful nature and the new life in Christ. Every believer experiences this duality; as Paul states in Romans 7:15, there is a struggle within to do what is good while battling the flesh. Jacob's transformation from a deceiver to Israel, a prince with God, reflects a believer's sanctification journey, relying on God's grace rather than personal abilities to overcome sin.
Scripture References: Genesis 25:22, Romans 7:15

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Jacob
Todd Nibert · Jul 8, 2018
Joshua

Joshua

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