Nature & Nuture 5/24/87

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical concepts of 'nature' and 'nurture,' emphasizing the distinction between the natural sinful nature inherited at birth and the divine nature received through spiritual rebirth. It highlights that every person has two natures—the old sinful nature and the new divine nature—and these two are in constant conflict within the believer. The preacher stresses the importance of nurturing children in the Lord's ways, acknowledging that while heredity shapes natural traits, spiritual growth depends on divine intervention and proper upbringing. The sermon also clarifies misconceptions about the natural man and the spiritual man, urging believers to understand the ongoing battle between flesh and spirit.