The term "naturally" in a biblical context often pertains to the inherent qualities or characteristics of human beings and the created world, as understood through Scripture. It is associated with the natural order established by God and the innate tendencies of humanity, both in terms of physical creation and moral disposition.

Creation and the Natural World

The Bible begins with the account of creation, where God establishes the natural order. Genesis 1:31 states, "And God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." This declaration underscores the inherent goodness of the natural world as created by God. The natural world reflects God's glory and power, as seen in Psalm 19:1 : "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands."

Human Nature

Human beings are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), which implies a natural capacity for relationship with God, moral reasoning, and stewardship over creation. However, the fall of man introduced sin into the world, affecting human nature. 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 fallen nature is often referred to as the "natural man," who is inclined towards sin and is unable to understand spiritual truths without divine intervention. 1 Corinthians 2:14 states, "The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned."

Natural Law and Moral Order

The concept of natural law is rooted in the belief that God's moral order is evident in creation and accessible to human reason. Romans 1:20 affirms, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse." This suggests that the natural world provides evidence of God's moral expectations.

Natural Desires and Passions

Scripture acknowledges natural desires and passions, which can be either aligned with God's will or corrupted by sin. Galatians 5:19-21 lists the "acts of the flesh," which are natural inclinations that lead away from God, contrasting them with the "fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23 , which reflects a life transformed by the Holy Spirit.

Natural Gifts and Abilities

The Bible also recognizes natural gifts and abilities as part of God's design for individuals. These talents are to be used for the glory of God and the edification of the church. Romans 12:6 states, "We have different gifts according to the grace given us."

Conclusion

The concept of "naturally" in the Bible encompasses the inherent qualities of creation, human nature, and moral order as established by God. While the natural world reflects God's glory, human nature is marred by sin, necessitating redemption through Christ. Understanding and aligning with God's natural order is essential for living a life that honors Him.(adv.) In a natural manner or way; according to the usual course of things; spontaneously.5447. phusikos -- naturally, by nature
... naturally, by nature. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: phusikos Phonetic
Spelling: (foo-see-koce') Short Definition: by nature, naturally Definition: by ...
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1104. gnesios -- sincerely, truly
... naturally, genuinely. Adverb from gnesios; genuinely, ie Really -- naturally. see
GREEK gnesios. (gnesios) -- 1 Occurrence. 1103, 1104. gnesios. 1105 . ...
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1510. eimi -- I exist, I am
... See Jn 7:34, 8:58, etc. : Jn 14:6: " (1510 ) the way, the truth and the life." Here
1510 () naturally accords with the fact Christ is -- maning "I (, )." The ...
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1506. eilikrines -- judged by sunlight, unalloyed, pure
... therefore, (). 1506 () naturally refers to something , free from hypocrisy
(deceit, wickedness) which of God's approval. This term ...
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2150. eusebeia -- piety
... 2150 ("godly heart-response") naturally expresses itself in reverence for
God, ie what He calls sacred (worthy of veneration). Word ...
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1912. epibareo -- to put a burden on
... a burden. These effects naturally how someone is , ie when thought of as
exerting "negative weight" in a relationship. Word Origin ...
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1983. episkopeo -- to look upon, fig. to care for
... caring) interest. The prefix () implies "looking with , concern," a looking
that requires what that naturally leads to. Word Origin ...
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2859. kolpos -- the bosom
... 2859 -- properly, the upper part of the chest where a garment naturally folded to
form a "pocket" -- called the "," the position synonymous with (union). ...
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1909. epi -- on, upon
... 1909 ("upon") naturally looks to the response (effect) that goes with the
envisioned , ie its apt result ("spin-offs," effects). ...
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1100. glossa -- the tongue, a language
... tongue. Of uncertain affinity; the tongue; by implication, a language (specially,
one naturally unacquired) -- tongue. (glossa) -- 7 Occurrences. ...
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4726. maqor -- a spring, fountain
... Or maqor {maw-kore'}; from quwr; properly, something dug, ie A (general) source
(of water, even when naturally flowing; also of tears, blood (by euphemism, of ...
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Whether the Infusion of Grace is Naturally the First of the Things ...
... OF THE EFFECTS OF GRACE (TEN ARTICLES) Whether the infusion of grace is naturally
the first of the things required for the justification of the ungodly? ...
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Whether the Will is Moved to Anything Naturally?
... OF THE MANNER IN WHICH THE WILL IS MOVED (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the will is moved
to anything naturally? ... Therefore the will wills nothing naturally. ...
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Whether any Demons are Naturally Wicked?
... THE MALICE OF THE ANGELS WITH REGARD TO SIN (NINE ARTICLES) Whether any demons
are naturally wicked? ... Therefore some demons are naturally wicked. ...
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The Knowledge of God Naturally Implanted in the Human Mind.
... INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. BOOK FIRST. OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD THE CREATOR
CHAPTER 3. THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD NATURALLY IMPLANTED IN THE HUMAN MIND. ...
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The Misery of Your Fall Ariseth Naturally from the Greatness of ...
... THE SECOND CENTURY 4 The misery of your fall ariseth naturally from the greatness
of your sin. The misery of your fall ariseth naturally ...
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Whether the Angels have Bodies Naturally United to Them?
... OF THE ANGELS IN COMPARISON WITH BODIES (THREE ARTICLES) Whether the angels
have bodies naturally united to them? Objection 1: It ...
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Naturally we Love Ourselves Only. ...
... VOLUNTARY MORTIFICATIONS. CHAPTER III. Naturally we love ourselves only.?
Sec. 1. Naturally we love ourselves only. Sec. 2. Even ...
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No Soul Naturally Exempt from Dreams.
... Chapter XLIX."No Soul Naturally Exempt from Dreams. As for those persons
who suppose that infants do not dream, on the ground ...
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Your Soul Being Naturally Very Dark
... THE SECOND CENTURY 84 Your soul being naturally very dark. Your soul being
naturally very dark, and deformed and empty when extended ...
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That we have not Naturally the Power to Love God Above all Things.
... THE LOVE OF GOD. BOOK I. CONTAINING A PREPARATION FOR THE WHOLE TREATISE. CHAPTER
XVII. THAT WE HAVE NOT NATURALLY THE POWER TO LOVE GOD ABOVE ALL THINGS. ...
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Naturally (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Naturally (4 Occurrences). ... Philippians 2:20 For I have
no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. (KJV WBS). ...
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Minor (2 Occurrences)
... For the plateau naturally connects itself with the East In its vegetation and climate,
its contrasts of temperature, its dry soil and air, it forms part of the ...
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Kenosis
... A distinction constructed between knowledge naturally possessed and knowledge gained
by experience (ie although the child Jesus knew the alphabet naturally, He ...
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Asia (22 Occurrences)
... For the plateau naturally connects itself with the East In its vegetation and climate,
its contrasts of temperature, its dry soil and air, it forms part of the ...
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Dreamer (4 Occurrences)
...Naturally enough, as with all other normal and natural phenomena for which men could
assign no scientific and rational explanation, they would be looked upon ...
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Images (158 Occurrences)
... While the temple is not naturally thought of as an "image," it was as truly so as
any Bethel. An idol was the temple in miniature-a dwelling-place of the god. ...
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Table (125 Occurrences)
... To eat at a king's table (2 Samuel 9:7, etc.) is naturally to enjoy a position of
great honor, and the privilege is made by Christ typical of the highest ...
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Dream (82 Occurrences)
...Naturally enough, as with all other normal and natural phenomena for which men could
assign no scientific and rational explanation, they would be looked upon ...
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Nations (683 Occurrences)
... 2. What It Includes and Excludes: Noah and his family being the only persons left
alive after the Flood, the Table naturally begins with them, and it is from ...
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Easter (1 Occurrence)
... 5:7. The Jewish Christians in the early church continued to celebrate the Passover,
regarding Christ as the true paschal lamb, and this naturally passed over ...
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