Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Nature Of Man?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Nature Of Man in the Bible
What does the Bible say about the nature of man? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About The Nature Of Man
- 1Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
KJV - 2Genesis 6:5
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
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- 6Romans 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.”
KJV - 7Romans 7:18
“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.”
KJV - 8Romans 7:24
“O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? the body: or, this body of death”
KJV - 9Romans 9:1
“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”
KJV - 10Galatians 5:16
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Nature Of Man? (3 Verses)
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Nature Of Man? (10 Verses)
“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:”
“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.”
“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.”
“O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? the body: or, this body of death”
“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? fightings: or, brawlings lusts: or, pleasures”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Nature Of Man
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about the nature of man. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about the nature of man and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about the nature of man is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on the nature of man needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the nature of man with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about the nature of man, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About The Nature Of Man?
You have studied 13 verses about the nature of man. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.