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: |
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