In Romans 6 and 7, Paul walks us through a tough reality: we’re caught in a battle with our selfish, sinful desires—what he calls our “flesh.” It’s a constant tug-of-war inside us, pulling us toward wrong choices even when we want to do right. And this sin doesn’t...
The Bible tells us we all struggle with doing wrong—it’s part of being human. Our selfish desires often lead us to make bad choices, and no matter how hard we try to follow rules, we fall short. This inner battle can feel overwhelming, but Paul shares incredible news...
Paul has shown that the law, though good, reveals our sin nature, stirring a desire to rebel. Within us is a longing to do good, yet our flesh harbors no good thing, leading us to do the evil we do not wish to do. Paul identifies this struggle: Romans 7:21b “When I...
Paul has shown that through Adam, sin entered the world, but through Christ, grace abounds for all. He declares, “Where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more” (Romans 5:20). This raises a question: Romans 6:1 “What should we say then? Should we continue in sin so...
It is astonishing to consider all that God has done for us, pouring out His grace and love through incredible gifts. Romans 5:1-2 “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have also obtained access...
