This sermon addresses the following points:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Linking the enmity between the seed of Satan and that of the woman (Genesis 3), with the enmity between the old and new natures residing in the soul of a regenerate sinner
\n\u2022 Distinguishing between the first and second births, as expounded by Christ in John 3
\n\u2022 Examining the origin and nature of the first birth\u2014Genesis 1 and 2, Psalm 51, Jeremiah 17, Matthew 15, Galatians 5, Romans 7 and 8, John 6
\n\u2022 Examining the origin and nature of the second birth\u2014Ephesians 2 and 4, John 15, 1 John 3
\n\u2022 Showing the distinction between the old and new natures
\n\u2022 Pointing out the delusion and false profession of unregenerate sinners when they fail to distinguish between the old and new natures
\n\u2022 Pointing out the confusion and intense frustration of regenerate sinners when they fail to distinguish between the old and new natures
\n\u2022 Explaining the folly of \u201cprogressive sanctification\u201d and its ill affects upon a believer\u2019s walk with the Lord
\n\u2022 Showing the enmity that exists between the old and new natures
\n\u2022 Several texts are read against the backdrop of the foregoing teachings, shedding light on the nature of the believer\u2019s sanctification (growth in grace)\u2014Galatians 5, Colossians 3, Romans 6 and 7
\n\u2022 Highlighting the significance of a believer\u2019s inner conflict between the old and new natures, as evidence that he\/she has been born again, and is therefore numbered among God\u2019s elect people<\/p>\n