Arrogance of the Species
We humans sin because we can.
We sin because we have the knowledge of good and evil.
We sin because we have volition (freedom to choose).
We sin because we have the Adamic (Adam’s) Nature – the sin nature.
The “old man” of Ephesians 4:22; the Adamic nature; the “flesh” of Romans 8:3, 4; the principle of “sin” of Romans 7:8-20. The natural being in Adam. Note: all mankind is descended from Adam), Romans chapters 5-8. These terms used by Paul in Ephesians and Romans are commonly referred to as the Sin Nature.
Here on WOTM is one of the most important doctrines in the Bible—The title is: “GOD’S UNIQUELY BORN SON.” ← (Please click the link to see this study.)
This basic study of the Sin Nature is much deeper and requires a more in-depth study as we build more complex doctrine upon basic doctrine.
The believer in Christ must understand the how and why the sin nature came into being which necessitated the Incarnation (the coming of Christ in human form, sent to die for us). So, we will look deeper into God’s Word of Wisdom and study the Fall of the first Adam and the redemption of the Last Adam — Jesus Christ.
The source of temptation to commit sin, human good, and evil inherent in the cell structure of the human body; the center of rebellion toward God when in control of the soul. Composed of an area of strength which produces human good, an area of weakness which produces personal sin, trends toward legalism or anti-nomianism, and lust patterns.
The sin nature was originally acquired by Adam at his fall and is subsequently transmitted genetically to all mankind through procreation. At birth, God imputes Adam’s original sin to the sin nature (Romans 5:12), resulting in spiritual death, the sovereignty of the sin nature over human life (Romans 6:12, and total depravity of all humanity, except Jesus Christ.
Because of the virgin birth, Jesus Christ was born without a sin nature. The sin nature is the “old man” of Ephesians 4:22 (KJV); the Adamic nature or “flesh” of Romans 8:3-4; the principle of “sin” of Romans 6:12; 7:8-20.
Be sure to check out our related study entitled:
The Sin Nature vs The Holy Spirit
Happy Studying in Fields of Grace