IPS - Romans 7 - Logos Sermons

Well today we find ourselves in the great seventh and eighth chapters of the book of Romans.

I will be taking you guys through chapter seven until your first break,

Find ourselves in the great Seventh and Eighth chapter

Well today we find ourselves in the great seventh and eighth chapters of the book of Romans.

I will be taking you guys through chapter seven until your first break,

And as the Lord wills, our friend Joe will pick up in chapter eight afterwards.

I will be taking you guys through chapter seven until your first break,

Romans seven for the next hour

And as the Lord wills, our friend Joe will pick up in chapter eight afterwards.

Now let me just say to you going in to these chapters that we are approaching the pinnacle of the book of Romans.

And as the Lord wills, our friend Joe will pick up in chapter eight afterwards.

Now let me just say to you going in to these chapters that we are approaching the pinnacle of the book of Romans.

As the Lord wills, Joe will finish off with chapter 8

Romans eight is by far the tip of the mountain so to say of this great book.

Now let me just say to you going in to these chapters that we are approaching the pinnacle of the book of Romans.

Romans eight is by far the tip of the mountain so to say of this great book.

Approaching the pinnacle (the height) of the Book of Romans

Romans eight is by far the tip of the mountain so to say of this great book.

Now let me just say to you going in to these chapters that we are approaching the pinnacle of the book of Romans.

It's been said that is the chapter on the Victorious Christian life.

Romans eight is by far the tip of the mountain so to say of this great book.

If the book of Romans is a mountain, is definitely the peak.

Romans eight is by far the tip of the mountain so to say of this great book.

How we are finally to overcome the flesh and live the abundant life that Jesus had promised to his disciples.

It's been said that Romans 8 is the chapter on the Victorious Christian life.

How we are finally to overcome the flesh and live the abundant life that Jesus had promised to his disciples.

= chapter on the Victorious Christian life

It's been said that is the chapter on the Victorious Christian life.

How we are finally to overcome the flesh and live the abundant life that Jesus had promised to his disciples.

And the emphasis on that chapter is going to be the Holy Spirit.

In that chapter, how we are finally to overcome the flesh and live the abundant life that Jesus had promised to his disciples.

From chapters one through seven, I counted only four references to the Holy Spirit.

The emphasis on that chapter is going to be the Holy Spirit.

And the emphasis on that chapter is going to be the Holy Spirit.

From chapters one through seven, I counted only four references to the Holy Spirit.

But in chapter 8 alone, there are something like 20 references to the Holy Spirit.

From chapters one through seven, I counted only four references to the Holy Spirit.

But in chapter 8 alone, there are something like 20 references to the Holy Spirit.

So that is going to be an important aspect of this Victorious life that it talks about.

But in chapter 8 alone, there are something like 20 references to the Holy Spirit.

So that is going to be an important aspect of this Victorious life that it talks about.

But in chapter 8 alone, there are something like 19 or 20 references to the Holy Spirit.

So that is going to be an important aspect of this Victorious life that it talks about.

But in chapter 8 alone, there are something like 20 references to the Holy Spirit.

So that is going to be an important aspect of this Victorious life that it talks about.

But before Joe gets into that, we have one more very challenging chapter to cover, chapter seven.

So that is going to be an important aspect of this Victorious life that it talks about.

But before Joe gets into that, we have one more very challenging chapter to cover, chapter seven.

And I say that this is a challenging chapter because, there are many different views on it.

But before Joe gets into that, we have one more very challenging chapter to cover, chapter seven.

And I say that this is a challenging chapter because, there are many different views on it.

But before Joe gets into that, we have one more very challenging chapter to cover, chapter seven.

Particularly on verses seven through twelve.

And I say that this is a challenging chapter because, there are many different views on it.

Particularly on verses seven through twelve.

And once we get to those verses tonight, I will share with you what some of those different views are.

Particularly on verses seven through twelve.

Specifically on verses seven through twelve.

Particularly on verses seven through twelve.

And once we get to those verses tonight, I will share with you what some of those different views are.

I will let you know what I personally believe it is talking about.

And once we get to those verses tonight, I will share with you what some of those different views are.

I will let you know what I personally believe it is talking about.

And once we get to those verses tonight, I will share with you what some of those different views are.

I will let you know what I personally believe it is talking about.

But I do not want to be too strict about it, because I think there are good arguments for other views as well.

I will let you know what I personally believe it is talking about.

But I do not want to be too strict about it, because I think there are good arguments for other views as well.

I will let you know what I personally believe it is talking about.

But I do not want to be too strict about it, because I think there are good arguments for other views as well.

In saying this, I don't want you to be discouraged though.

But I do not want to be too strict about it, because I think there are good arguments for other views as well.

In saying this, I don't want you to be discouraged though.

But I do not want to be too strict about it, because I think there are good arguments for other views as well.

In saying this, I don't want you to be discouraged though.

People may have different understandings of these verses, but there are some amazing truths that we can learn from them no matter what view you decide to take.

In saying this, I don't want you to be discouraged though.

People may have different understandings of these verses, but there are some amazing truths that we can learn from them no matter what view you decide to take.

But even though there are different understandings of these verses, but there are some amazing truths that we can learn from them no matter what view you decide to take.

People may have different understandings of these verses, but there are some amazing truths that we can learn from them no matter what view you decide to take.

And by God's help I trust that He wants to teach us some incredible things in this seventh chapter.

People may have different understandings of these verses, but there are some amazing truths that we can learn from them no matter what view you decide to take.

And by God's help I trust that He wants to teach us some incredible things in this seventh chapter.

Now, before we get started, I need to remind you all of some of the things Paul had said in chapter six.

If you guys remember, last week in chapter six, Paul answered some very good questions for us about the sin nature.

Now, before we get started, I need to remind you all of some of the things Paul had said in chapter six.

If you guys remember, last week in chapter six, Paul answered some very good questions for us about the sin nature.

Paul asked if it is possible for a born again Christian to go on habitually living in the old sin nature.

If you guys remember, last week in chapter six, Paul answered some very good questions for us about the sin nature.

Paul asked if it is possible for a born again Christian to go on habitually living in the old sin nature.

His answer to that was, absolutely not.

Paul asked if it is possible for a born again Christian to go on habitually living in the old sin nature.

His answer to that was, absolutely not.

This is due to the fact that, Spiritually, Christians have died to the sin nature.

His answer to that was, absolutely not.

This is due to the fact that, Spiritually, Christians have died to the sin nature.

We were crucified and buried with Christ.

This is due to the fact that, Spiritually, Christians have died to the sin nature.

We were crucified and buried with Christ.

This is due to the fact that, Spiritually, Christians have died to the sin nature.

We were crucified and buried with Christ.

We have been raised with Christ.

We were crucified and buried with Christ.

And now We have been given the divine nature of God.

We have been raised with Christ.

And now We have been given the divine nature of God.

We have been raised with Christ.

And now We have been given the divine nature of God.

Then, in verse 15 of chapter six, Paul asks another important question.

And now We have been given the divine nature of God.

Then, in verse 15 of chapter six, Paul asks another important question.

And now We have been given the divine nature of God.

Then, in verse 15 of chapter six, Paul asks another important question.

***Have Pratim Read***

Then, in verse 15 of chapter six, Paul asks another important question.

***Have Pratim Read***

Then, in verse 15 of chapter six, Paul asks another important question.

***Have Pratim Read***

So in other words, Paul here asks if Christians are to go on sinning sometimes since they are not under law but under grace?

***Have Pratim Read***

So in other words, Paul here asks if Christians are to go on sinning sometimes since they are not under law but under grace?

And these terms, "under law" and "under grace" are going to be very important for us in our study tonight.

So in other words, Paul here asks if Christians are to go on sinning sometimes since they are not under law but under grace?

And these terms, "under law" and "under grace" are going to be very important for us in our study tonight.

So in other words, Paul here asks if Christians are to go on sinning sometimes since they are not under law but under grace?

The answer was absolutely not.

So hold on to those in your thinking.

And these terms, "under law" and "under grace" are going to be very important for us in our study tonight.

But, these terms, "under law" and "under grace" are going to be very important for us in our study tonight.

So hold on to those in your thinking.

Paul in chapter six explains that in Christ, we are no longer under the law.

So hold on to those in your thinking.

Paul in chapter six explains that in Christ, we are no longer under the law.

Paul in chapter six explains that in Christ, the sin nature is no longer our master.

The law is no longer our master.

Paul in chapter six explains that in Christ, we are no longer under the law.

The law no longer has power or authority over our lives.

The law is no longer our master.

The sin nature has lost it’s power over our lives.

We have changed masters, we are now under grace, which simply means God's undeserved favor.

The law no longer has power or authority over our lives.

We have changed masters,

Under the law, we could never do enough to please God.

We have changed masters, we are now under grace, which simply means God's undeserved favor.

Under the law, we could never do enough to please God.

we are now under grace,

And grace simply means God’s undeserved favor.

We could never do enough to become righteous.

Under the law, we could never do enough to please God.

We could never do enough to become righteous.

Under the law, we could never do enough to please God.

And we learned clearly in chapter 3:21 that God does not give us his righteousness based on the Law.

We could never do enough to become righteous.

And we learned clearly in chapter 3:21 that God does not give us his righteousness based on the Law.

We were given his righteousness based on grace by faith

And we learned clearly in chapter 3:21 that God does not give us his righteousness based on the Law.

We were given his righteousness based on grace by faith

And as slaves of righteousness, we are now free to serve God and bear fruit for Him.

We were given his righteousness based on grace by faith

And as slaves of righteousness, we are now free to serve God and bear fruit for Him.

By faith in Christ, our sin was placed upon him on the cross.

And his righteousness was given to me.

And now Christ’s righteousness is what guides our lives

We are slaves of righteousness.

And as slaves of righteousness, we are now free to serve God and bear fruit for Him.

So with that, let's begin in chapter seven.

And as slaves of righteousness, we are now free to serve God and bear fruit for Him.

So with that, let's begin in chapter seven.

***Have Pratim read verses 1-??***

So with that, let's begin in chapter seven.

***Have Pratim read verses 1-??***

***Have Pratim read verses 1-3***

So Paul begins this chapter with another question.

In chapter six, Paul was answering questions about people who thought God's grace allowed them to sin all they want.

So Paul begins this chapter with another question.

Here in chapter seven, Paul is going to ask questions about people who thought they still needed to keep the law to please God.

In chapter six, Paul was answering questions about people who thought God's grace allowed them to sin all they want.

In chapter six, Paul was answering questions concerning sin.

In chapter six, Paul was answering questions about people who thought God's grace allowed them to sin all they want.

Here in chapter seven, Paul is going to ask questions about people who thought they still needed to keep the law to please God.

He was asking if God’s grace allows us to sin all we want.

So Paul is going to give us an illustration to explain what our relationship God's law is.

Here in chapter seven, Paul is going to ask questions about people who thought they still needed to keep the law to please God.

Here in chapter seven, Paul is now going to ask questions about the law.

Here in chapter seven, Paul is going to ask questions about people who thought they still needed to keep the law to please God.

Paul is really going to deal with the issue of legalism.

“We might be saved by grace, but don’t we still need to keep the law to please God?”

Paul is going to deal with this idea here.

So Paul is going to give us an illustration to explain what our relationship God's law is.

So he starts out by saying, I'm speaking to you now who know the law.

So Paul is going to give us an illustration to explain what our relationship God's law is.

So he starts out by saying, I'm speaking to you now who know the law.

So Paul is going to start this chapter with an illustration to explain what our relationship God's law is.

And here, the law that Paul is talking about is the "civil law"

So he starts out by saying, I'm speaking to you now who know the law.

And here, the law that Paul is talking about is the "civil law"

So he starts out by saying, I'm speaking to you now who know the law.

And here, the law that Paul is talking about is the "civil law"

He's talking about man-made laws.

And let me just point out that here, the law Paul is talking about is the "civil law"

And here, the law that Paul is talking about is the "civil law"

He's talking about man-made laws.

Paul is saying here, "I'm speaking to you who understand the concept of law."

He's talking about man-made laws.

This would be everybody, not just Jews.

Paul is saying here, "I'm speaking to you who understand the concept of law."

This would be everybody, not just Jews.

Paul is saying here, "I'm speaking to you who understand the concept of law."

Remember, Paul is writing to the church in Rome, which consisted of both Jews and Gentiles.

This would be everybody, not just Jews.

Remember, Paul is writing to the church in Rome, which consisted of both Jews and Gentiles.

This would be everybody, not just Jews.

Remember, Paul is writing to the church in Rome, which consisted of both Jews and Gentiles.

It didn't matter which "civil" laws they were under, Paul's illustration is going to apply to both groups.

Remember, Paul is writing to the church in Rome, which consisted of both Jews and Gentiles.

It didn't matter which "civil" laws they were under, Paul's illustration is going to apply to both groups.

And I think it most cultures, it still applies today.

It didn't matter which "civil" laws they were under, Paul's illustration is going to apply to both groups.

He's saying, you who understand the law, don't you know that the law constrains you until you die?

And I think it most cultures, it still applies today.

He's saying, you who understand the law, don't you know that the law constrains you until you die?

And I think it most cultures, it still applies today.

He's saying, you who understand the law, don't you know that the law constrains you until you die?

Don't you know that you are under it's authority for the rest of your life?

He's saying, you who understand the law, don't you know that the law constrains you until you die?

Don't you know that you are under it's authority for the rest of your life?

Then to give an example, Paul is going to bring up the laws of marriage.

Don't you know that you are under it's authority for the rest of your life?

Don't you know that you are under the law’s authority for the rest of your life?

Don't you know that you are under it's authority for the rest of your life?

Then to give an example, Paul is going to bring up the laws of marriage.

Paul says that married women are bound or united to their husbands for as long as they are alive.

Then to give an example, Paul is going to bring up the law of marriage.

Paul says that married women are bound or united to their husbands for as long as they are alive.

Then to give an example, Paul is going to bring up the laws of marriage.

Paul says that married women are bound or united to their husbands for as long as they are alive.

Now we could spend some time talking about how God views marriage and divorce.

Paul says that married women are bound or united to their husbands for as long as they are alive.

Now we could spend some time talking about how God views marriage and divorce.

But that is not Paul's purpose in these verses.

Now we could spend some time talking about how God views marriage and divorce.

But that is not Paul's purpose in these verses.

Paul is just saying that the law legally unites men and women.

But that is not Paul's purpose in these verses.