Sin nature
The heart of man is the inner man and the place where thinking takes place. Without faith, the mind is under the dictates of the sin nature and is absolutely untrustworthy. It is described as deceitful, fraudulent, and polluted (Jer. 17:9–10). The heart of man is incurable and malignant.
Questions on this topic
- What is the sin nature?The Basics · Lesson 3–1: The Race—The Christian Life
- What are the three kinds of sin?The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
- What is the nature of sin?The Basics
- What is the Bible's teaching on the sin of Adam and its effects on humanity?The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
- What are the three kinds of sin and how is each dealt with?The Basics
- What is the “old sin nature”? Describe it.The Basics · Lesson 3–1: The Race—The Christian Life
- Were the adultery and murder committed by David any less serious than the sins of Ahithophel? Why did God’s treatment of the two men differ?The Basics · Lesson 3–2: The Danger—Spiritual Retreat/Reversion
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