Paul never leaves us guessing. It is obvious we’re the problem, not the Law. We would not recognize our sin if we didn’t have knowledge of the relationship between the Law and what we do. Now is the Law perfect and our rebellion is sin. God's commands and law are perfect. We are not. What should we say then? Is the law sin? Absolutely not! On the contrary, I would not
The Problem With Sin in Us (Romans 7:14-25)
As far back as we can remember, we have learned how to solve problems: eat with a spoon, walk, tie shoes, and even to read. The older we’ve gotten, the more complicated the problems. Paul, led by the Holy Spirit, wants us to understand the problem and solution of sin in us. So far, in the first six and half chapters of Romans we have addressed these issues: The Holy
An Illustration From Marriage (Romans 7:1-6)
Paul illustrates the marriage vow between two people (Romans 7:1-6). More clearly, Paul uses this illustration of the law of marriage. God has exclusive possession of you—spirit, soul, and body. If that troubles you, then maybe you’ve not completely died to self. Think about it. Once you were married to the world and “belonged” to the enemy of your soul. Now you fit
Enslaved to Sin? (Romans 6:15-23)
As I read Romans, Chapter 6, I can’t help but think about slavery and our American history. Abraham Lincoln, in the Emancipation Proclamation, granted freedom to approximately 3 to 4 million slaves. Why such a disparity between the numbers? They counted the slaves as property and not people. So it gives merit to what Abraham Lincoln said in the Proclamation: “All persons
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