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What does the Bible say about our sinful nature?

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The Bible teaches that while God saves us, our old nature remains unredeemed, leading to an ongoing struggle between flesh and spirit.

Scripture reveals that when God saves a sinner, He does not change their old nature; instead, He imparts a new nature by His grace. Our flesh, representing our old Adamic nature, remains our greatest enemy and leads to unceasing internal conflict. As Galatians 5:17 states, 'For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other.' This ongoing struggle highlights the depths of our depravity and the continual need for grace and reliance on Christ.
Scripture References: Galatians 5:17, Romans 7:14-23, Jeremiah 5:23, Romans 7:18, Romans 3:23, Song of Solomon 1:5, Psalm 51:5, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 2:1

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