The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Looking for an article on the sin nature

I am talking to someone concerning Christians and the “sin nature”.
Specifically, on the question: Do we as Christians still have a sin nature?

If memory serves me correct, some time ago I read an article on ‘The-Highway’ that answered that question specially, but I have been unable to find it again. Is there still such an article?

Also. It might be helpful to find something from the Reformed Confessions that answers this question, as I want to represent Reformed Theology properly.

Tom

I can't recall the article you are referring to on The Highway. However, I have always recommended Thomas Boston's most excellent volume: Human Nature in Its Fourfold State. There is a complete chapter devoted to the nature of the regenerated/Christian man.

Would I be correct to say that, a regenerate person has been given a new nature.
They no longer have a sin nature; but until glorification they will fight the flesh.
Yet they are no longer held captive by the sin nature.

Sorry I struggled to find the right words; so I hope you understand what I said.

Tom

Hmmmmm... okay

1. Regeneration is indeed the creation/recreation of one's sinful nature; i.e., to be made alive again.
2.The sin nature still exists but now addressing #3 the DISPOSITION/INCLINATION has been radically changed. The DOMINION of the nature is toward God and all that is good, pure and right vs. against God and delighting in all that God hates and condemns. The original nature (natural man since the Fall) is one that hates God and loves sin. The regenerated man loves God and loves holiness and righteousness. Thus, the thoughts and intentions of the heart being governed by man's nature determine are drastically different between the natural man and the new man in Christ. However, the regeneration of man's soul is not complete, i.e., not perfect and intentionally so. The final perfection of the regenerated man takes place at the great eschaton where all who are in Christ will be glorified, i.e., completely in accordance with Christ's nature and God's perfect will in their humanity. True Christians are being transformed into the image of Christ and carried to that completion of their soul by the infallible work of the Holy Spirit. That's a guarantee promised by the Lord Jesus Himself to all who truly believe on Him and of them He shall not lose one.