The concept of sin nature refers to the inherent tendency towards sin that is present in every human being, as a result of the fall of humanity in the book of Genesis (Genesis 3:6). According to the Bible, this sin nature is a fundamental aspect of the human condition, and it is described in Scripture as a state of spiritual separation from God (Romans 3:23). The apostle Paul writes in Romans 7:18-19 that "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature," highlighting the idea that the sin nature is a corrupting influence that opposes God's will. Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers can overcome their sin nature and be transformed into new creations, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 5:17, which states that "if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come."
Chuck Smith discusses 'The Curse on Canaan' as he explores the sinful nature of humanity, which persists even after the flood. He emphasizes that Noah's curse on Canaan was misinterpreted historically to justify slavery, which is a perversion of scripture. Smith clarifies that the descendants of Can