The Struggle and The Victory in the Christian Life

SERIES: ROMANS

MESSAGE: The Struggle and The Victory in the Christian Life

TEXT: Romans 7:7–25

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The law and the unbeliever. (Vv. 7–13)

   • The law reveals sin. (V. 7; 3:20)

   • The law arouses sin. (Vv. 8–11)

   • The law is not evil but Holy and good. (Vv. 12–13)

2. The law and the believer. (Vv. 14–25)

   • The conflict within us. (Vv. 14, 15, 23)

     • An alien power. (V. 14)

     • An unapproved behavior. (V. 15)

     • A squatter inside me. (V. 17)

     • The culprit. (Vv. 17, 20)

     • My down deep desire. (V. 22)

     • My internal battle. (V. 23)

   • The comfort in us. (Vv. 24–25)

     • My condition confessed. (V. 24a)

     • My longing question. (V. 24b)

     • My triumphant answer. (V. 25)

Question: 

What sets us free to live for Christ?

1. Christ’s work for you and in you.

2. God’s Word dwelling in you.

3. God’s Spirit changing you.