Subject: Jesus is our doctor that removes the sinful nature.
Mark 2:16-17
But when the teachers of religious law who were Pharisees[a] saw him eating with tax collectors and other sinners, they asked his disciples, “Why does he eat with such scum?[b]”
When Jesus heard this, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”
Spiritual Surgery: Paul uses the imagery of the cutting away of flesh to describe conversion and regeneration—the permanent removal of the old sinful nature.
COLOSSIANS 2:11
In Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, but by the [spiritual] circumcision of Christ in the stripping off of the body of the flesh [the sinful carnal nature],
Not by Human Hands: Unlike the external Jewish rite performed by men, this spiritual transformation is executed directly by Christ through His death and resurrection.
The only one that did not have a sinful nature is Jesus Christ none of us can say we came to this earth without a sinful nature.
Thought
It’s the sinful nature that Jesus will remove if we let Him.
The sinful nature is an inner pull or natural bent toward doing wrong instead of God's will. People do not have to learn how to be selfish or lie; rather, wrongdoing comes naturally from birth as part of the human condition.
Key Traits of the Sinful Nature
Rebellion against God: An inherent posture that resists God's holiness and authority.
Universal condition: Present in all humanity, affecting the mind, heart, and desires.
Root of actions: People sin because they possess a fallen nature, rather than becoming sinners only after committing a bad act.
Fleshly desires: Often linked to expressions like greed, jealousy, fits of rage, and impurity.
1 John 1:8
If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth.
Divin story time.
Apostle John to early house churches in Asia Minor facing early Gnostic or false teachings denying human sin and the physical reality of Christ, the verse confronts the false claim of personal sinlessness.
Self-Deception: Claiming an absence of a sinful nature blinds a person to reality and stops true repentance, effectively breaking fellowship with God.
The "If We Say" Pattern: John uses a series of conditional statements to expose false claims. Verse 8 specifically targets "false sanctity" or the delusion of being above moral failure.
Reflecting on the concept of Jesus as a healer who removes the sinful nature has deeply impacted my understanding of personal transformation and spiritual growth. Many often think of sin as just the wrong actions we consciously commit, but this teaching highlights that sinfulness is more about an inherent nature that pulls us away from God's will from birth. Recognizing this inner struggle helped me appreciate the necessity of Jesus' role—not just as a moral teacher but as a spiritual surgeon who performs a profound internal change. The symbolism of spiritual circumcision mentioned in Colossians 2:11 resonates with me as it points to a transformation unlike any physical rite—it’s a deep renewal of heart and spirit enabled by Christ’s resurrection power. This reminds us that such change is not self-achieved but requires surrendering to Jesus’ work in us. Moreover, the passage from 1 John 1:8 warns clearly against self-deception regarding sin, urging honesty and humility as foundations for true repentance and fellowship with God. In practical life, embracing this perspective means daily acknowledging our weaknesses and temptations rather than denying them. It encourages me to seek Jesus’ help continuously, remembering that only He is without sin and able to remove the sinful nature within us. This spiritual healing transforms not just behavior but the core desires and motivations, creating a genuine desire for holiness over selfishness or rebellion. For anyone struggling with guilt or confusion about the nature of sin, understanding this spiritual surgery can be liberating. It shifts the focus from trying to fix ourselves by human effort to trusting in Jesus’ transformative power. True healing comes from allowing Him to remove what is unhealthy and replace it with new spiritual life—a process that offers hope, freedom, and a restored relationship with God.