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What does the Bible say about the two natures of a believer?

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The Bible teaches that a believer possesses two natures: the old man and the new man, which coexist within one consciousness.

The Scripture clearly indicates that every believer has two separate natures: the old man, which pertains to the flesh, and the new man, which is born of the Spirit. This duality is exemplified in Romans 7, where Paul identifies the struggle between delighting in God's law as the inner man and the wretchedness of the old man succumbing to sin. This teaching is fundamental to understanding the believer's experience of regeneration and sanctification, as it delineates the ongoing conflict between sinful inclinations and the holy desires instilled by the new birth.
Scripture References: Romans 7:14-25, Ephesians 4:24, 1 John 3:9, 1 Corinthians 15:45-46, Galatians 5:17, Ephesians 3:16, Romans 7:18-25, 2 Corinthians 4:16

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