The Old Man
Romans 6:5-7
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:…


Why is original sin called the "old man"? Because —

I.  IT IS DERIVED FROM THE ELDEST OR FIRST ADAM.

II.  IT IS FIRST IN EVERYONE (1 Corinthians 15:46).

III.  IT IS TO BE DONE AWAY (Hebrews 8:13; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

IV.  OF ITS CUNNING AND CRAFT.As old men, by reason of their abundant experience, are more wise and subtle than others; this "old man" is cunning to deceive. Oh, what excuses does it bring for sin, what pretences! It hath much of Adam; but it hath somewhat of the wise and old serpent too, for it was begot betwixt them both. Conclusion: Observe that when the apostle calls original sin "our old man," he distinguishes it from ourselves. It is ours, too, nearly cleaving to us; but it is not ourselves. Whence we must learn to put a difference betwixt the corruption of nature, and nature itself. Man's nature is from God; but the corruption of man's nature is from himself.

(P. Vinke, B. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

WEB: For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will also be part of his resurrection;




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