Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Origin Human nature refers to the inherent characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting, that all humans tend to have. According to the Bible, human nature was originally created good and in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 states, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This divine image endowed humanity with attributes such as rationality, morality, and the capacity for relationship with God. The Fall and Its Consequences The nature of humanity underwent a significant transformation due to the Fall. Genesis 3 describes the disobedience of Adam and Eve, which introduced sin into the human condition. As a result, human nature became inherently sinful. Romans 5:12 explains, "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned." This sin nature affects every aspect of human life, leading to a propensity toward sin and rebellion against God. Total Depravity The doctrine of total depravity suggests that sin has affected all parts of human nature, though it does not mean that humans are as evil as they could be. Jeremiah 17:9 states, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" This indicates that the human heart is fundamentally flawed and inclined toward evil. Ephesians 2:1-3 further describes humanity's state: "As for you, you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience." Redemption and Transformation Despite the fallen state of human nature, the Bible offers hope through redemption in Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, believers are offered a new nature. 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!" This transformation involves a renewal of the mind and spirit, as described in Romans 12:2 : "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." The Struggle with Sin Even after redemption, believers continue to struggle with their sinful nature. The Apostle Paul articulates this struggle in Romans 7:18-19 : "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do." This ongoing battle requires reliance on the Holy Spirit for victory over sin, as Galatians 5:16 advises, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." The Hope of Glorification The ultimate hope for human nature lies in the promise of glorification, where believers will be fully conformed to the image of Christ. Philippians 3:21 assures, "He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body, by the power that enables Him even to subject all things to Himself." This future transformation will eradicate the sinful nature and restore humanity to its intended state of righteousness and holiness. Topical Bible Verses Romans 5:12Why, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed on all men, for that all have sinned: Topicalbible.org Romans 3:23 Psalm 51:5 John 8:44 Exodus 21:22-25 James 2:26 Greek 4561. sarx -- flesh ... Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sarx Phonetic Spelling: (sarx) Short Definition: flesh, body Definition: flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4561.htm - 8k 442. anthropinos -- human Library Human Nature Whether what Belongs to the Human Nature Can be Predicated of the ... Whether what Belongs to the Human Nature Can be Predicated of God? Whether the Human Nature was United to the Word of God ... Whether Human Nature was More Assumable by the Son of God than any ... Whether the Human Nature was Assumed through the Medium of Grace? Not a Divine-Human Nature. Of the Parts of Human Nature which were Assumed (Four Articles) Whether the Whole Human Nature was Assumed through the Medium of ... Whether the Son of God in Human Nature Ought to have Assumed ... Resources What is the human spirit? | GotQuestions.orgIs the similarity in human/chimp DNA evidence for evolution? | GotQuestions.org How are human souls created? | GotQuestions.org Human: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being a Man of Sorrows The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being Buffeted The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being Nailed to the Cross The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being Scourged The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being Subject to Weariness The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Birth The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Burial The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Circumcision The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Conception in the Virgin's Womb The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Death The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Enduring Indignities The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Having a Human Soul The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Hungering The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Increase in Wisdom and Stature The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Partaking of Flesh and Blood The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Resurrection The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Side Being Pierced The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Sleeping The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Thirsting The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Weeping The Human Nature of Christ was Like Our own in all Things Except Sin The Human Nature of Christ was Necessary to his Mediatorial office The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of Abraham The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of David The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of The Woman The Human Nature of Christ was Submitted to the Evidence of the Senses The Human Nature of Christ was Without Sin The Human Nature of Christ: Acknowledged by Men The Human Nature of Christ: Attested by Himself The Human Nature of Christ: Confession of, a Test of Belonging to God The Human Nature of Christ: Denied by Antichrist The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of Related Terms |
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