Topical Studies
What the Bible says about Goodness Must be Inherent
(From Forerunner Commentary)
The heart of man is inclined to evil by nature, which is why humanity has behaved as it has throughout history. Jesus clearly exposes the basic, evil nature of the heart of man, so the good it does is sufficient neither for carrying out the responsibilities God has laid on those He has sanctified nor for salvation itself. The human heart needs to be changed through a new creation, the spiritual workmanship of the holy God. This new creation is not merely a repair job like fixing a flat tire. The generator of goodness must be good within itself; goodness must be its essential nature.
John W. Ritenbaugh
Leadership and Covenants (Part Eight)Related Topics: Carnal Human Nature | Evil Human Heart | Human Heart Desperately Evil | Leadership and Covenants | New Creation | Spiritual Workmanship
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