Yes, Christians have two natures.
According to Les Feldick's teaching, believers possess both the old Adamic nature, which remains present and troublesome, and a new divine nature received at salvation. These two are in direct opposition, causing a lifelong conflict that requires daily reckoning and control.
Romans 6:6 — This verse directly addresses the crucifixion of the old man, which is central to understanding the two natures.
The Bible teaches that believers have an old man, the sinful Adamic nature, which has been crucified with Christ. Romans 6:6 states, "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin." This indicates a positional death of the old nature. Additionally, 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. This new creation is the new divine nature. The conflict between these two is described in Romans 7, where Paul laments the struggle between his desire to do good and the sin that dwells in him.
Les Feldick explains that every person is born with an old Adamic nature, which is bent to rebellion and is the source of all sin. At salvation, God, through a creative act, gives the believer a new divine nature, set in direct opposition to the old. Though God reckons the old man as crucified and dead, in actual experience the old nature remains and continues to trouble the believer. This creates a "royal battle" inside every Christian. Les emphasizes that the believer must daily keep old Adam under control, putting it to death, as Paul expressed in 1 Corinthians 15:31, "I die daily." This is not a one-time event but an ongoing struggle throughout life in the mortal body.
Les teaches that the old Adamic nature is the sinful nature every person inherits from Adam. It is evident even in small children who sin naturally—showing anger, lying, and using bad language without being taught. This nature is bent to rebellion and has already sinned before a person is even aware. God has decreed that it must die, and this was accomplished positionally in Christ's crucifixion.
At salvation, God creates a new nature in the believer, described as a divine nature. This new nature is set in direct opposition to the old Adamic nature and works in consort with the regenerated spirit to influence the physical body. This begins the Christian walk and leads to growth in grace and knowledge.
Although God reckons the old man as dead, in actual experience the old Adamic nature is still present and active. Les explains that the believer now has two natures in conflict—the old sin nature and the new divine nature. This is why Paul, even as an apostle, described the struggle in Romans 7. The solution is not to give in but to keep the old nature under control, as Paul said, "I keep my body under control."
Les emphasizes that believers must continually reckon the old Adam as a mortal enemy and put it to death. This is the meaning of "I die daily"—it is a constant, deliberate act of keeping the old nature under control. The believer must rely on the faithfulness of Christ and live by faith in the new nature, not succumbing to the pressures of the world and the flesh.
Why Paul Said "I Die Daily" — 1 Corinthians 15:31 Explained
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The New Nature Contrasted With the Old
Les explains that the new divine nature is set opposite the old Adamic nature, and while God considers the old man dead, it is still present in experience.
Old Adam Dwells in Believers
Les teaches that when a believer sins, it is not the new self but old Adam doing it, and that believers must keep old Adam under control.
Crucified With Christ But Living by Faith
Les clarifies that old Adam is put to death and his power over daily behavior is broken, but experientially he is still in force, so believers live by the faithfulness of Christ.
Old Adamic Nature From Birth
Les illustrates that every child is born with the old Adamic nature which sins early, and that this old man is crucified with Christ so that the sin nature is put out of commission.
New Divine Nature at Salvation
Les explains that at salvation the old sin nature becomes a new divine nature, which then works with the spirit to influence the body positively.
Royal Battle Between Two Natures
Les describes the ongoing "royal battle" because the old nature is still present experientially, even though God declares it dead.
Every Child of Adam Has the Old Man
Les teaches that every person born is born with the Adamic nature that is bent to rebellion, and this is what the Bible calls the 'old man.'
Romans 6:6: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
This verse states the positional crucifixion of the old man, which is foundational to understanding the two natures.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
This verse affirms the new divine nature given to believers.
Galatians 2:20: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
This verse is used by Les to explain the believer's ongoing life by faith despite the presence of the old nature.
1 Corinthians 15:31: I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
This verse is the basis for Les's teaching on daily dying to the old nature.
Romans 7:17: Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
This verse shows that the believer's sinful actions are from the indwelling sin, not the new self.
Yes, according to Les Feldick's teaching, Christians have the old Adamic nature and a new divine nature. The two are in conflict, and the believer must learn to control the old nature.
No. Though God reckons it as crucified, the old nature remains present in daily experience and continues to cause problems. Les teaches that believers must continually deal with it.
It means to continually put the old nature under control, treating it as an enemy and reckoning it dead, as Paul expressed in 1 Corinthians 15:31.
The new divine nature influences the believer's body and walk, leading to growth in grace and knowledge, but it works alongside the old nature, causing a battle.
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