I’ve heard some discuss recently if man is born with a sin nature, and I would like to take the time to comment on this issue according to scripture. I absolutely believe man is born with a nature to sin. This nature was introduced into the world through Adams sin, and the spirit of it also dwells in the firstborn nature of man.
We are told in Romans 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”
This is what I believe Paul was showing here in the law of sin and death in Romans 8:2 “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Also Paul also said in Romans 5:19 “For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”
There are 2 seeds, just as there are 2 natures. The first is earthy and of the flesh and is also carnally minded which is of the spirit of this world, and found in the first Adam. The second is of the Holy Spirit, and is of God, sent forth in the seed of Promise, even in our Lord Jesus from heaven.
Here is an example of the first nature in Ephesians 2:3 “Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”
Now some believe there is an age of accountability for children, but I believe the scriptures also prove this idea false. In Psalm 51:5 “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” And also here in Psalm 58:3 “The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.” Also the Lord said in Genesis 8:21… for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; ….”
So that is some sound scriptural proof to confirm, but think about this; if man did not have a sin nature from first being born of the flesh and also carnally minded, then why would man have to be “born again” and made a “new man” in Christ by the Holy Spirit?
The old man of sin must die, and the body of sin must also be destroyed. And when this happens in Christ, we then are also raised up a new man in Him and given a new nature and mind by the Spirit of God.
Our hearts must be changed, and the spirit of our minds must be renewed in Jesus Christ Ephesians 4:23 “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
We are told in Romans 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”
This is what I believe Paul was showing here in the law of sin and death in Romans 8:2 “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Also Paul also said in Romans 5:19 “For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”
There are 2 seeds, just as there are 2 natures. The first is earthy and of the flesh and is also carnally minded which is of the spirit of this world, and found in the first Adam. The second is of the Holy Spirit, and is of God, sent forth in the seed of Promise, even in our Lord Jesus from heaven.
Here is an example of the first nature in Ephesians 2:3 “Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”
Now some believe there is an age of accountability for children, but I believe the scriptures also prove this idea false. In Psalm 51:5 “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” And also here in Psalm 58:3 “The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.” Also the Lord said in Genesis 8:21… for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; ….”
So that is some sound scriptural proof to confirm, but think about this; if man did not have a sin nature from first being born of the flesh and also carnally minded, then why would man have to be “born again” and made a “new man” in Christ by the Holy Spirit?
The old man of sin must die, and the body of sin must also be destroyed. And when this happens in Christ, we then are also raised up a new man in Him and given a new nature and mind by the Spirit of God.
Our hearts must be changed, and the spirit of our minds must be renewed in Jesus Christ Ephesians 4:23 “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
