What does the Bible say about our old and new nature?
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The Bible teaches that every believer has an old nature that is corrupt and a new nature created in righteousness, highlighting the internal struggle with sin.
Scripture describes believers as possessing two natures: the old man and the new man. The old man is corrupt, never loving God and unable to understand spiritual truths, while the new man is created in righteousness and always loves God perfectly. As Paul instructs in Ephesians 4:22-24, believers are commanded to put off the old man and put on the new man. This transformation is a continual process, where believers must rely on Christ for strength, reminding us that we cannot combat sin through our own efforts, but must look to Christ, our sanctification, who empowers us to live in accordance with God's will.
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