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What does the Bible say about the dual nature of believers?

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The Bible teaches that believers experience both a new nature and an old nature, leading to a struggle between faith and unbelief.

The Scripture presents a dual nature in every believer, often articulated through the concepts of the old man and the new man. Paul expresses this struggle in Romans 7, stating, 'For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing' (Romans 7:18). The believer's new nature, born of God, cannot help but believe and desire God's holiness; however, they also contend with the old nature, which is characterized by sin and unbelief. This experience of internal conflict is universal to all who have faith, encapsulated in the cry, 'Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief' (Mark 9:24).
Scripture References: Romans 7:14-25, Mark 9:24, Galatians 5:16-17

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