Notes on Roman 7-16 "Overcome Evil with Good", CFM study for Aug. 12 - 18
Romans can be long and confusing! Our family found these two videos from the Bible Project helpful in giving a good overview of the whole picture:
Marriage Analogy, Romans 7:1-6Paul begins this chapter with an explanation of how the law of Moses is done away and fulfilled in Christ. He compares it to a woman whose husband died so she is free to marry again and not be under the condemnation of adultery if she should do so. The law of Moses died with Christ and now the saints are free to "serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter." In this way, the law of Moses was temporary and conditional. The Law Defines Sin, Romans 7:7-13Lest the people misunderstand and think Paul is saying the law was or is bad, he explains the purpose of the law was to help the people understand what sin is. The word "concupiscence" in verse 8 is translated as "covetousness" in Wayment. A dictionary says it is a strong, overpowering desire or lust. The…
Marriage Analogy, Romans 7:1-6Paul begins this chapter with an explanation of how the law of Moses is done away and fulfilled in Christ. He compares it to a woman whose husband died so she is free to marry again and not be under the condemnation of adultery if she should do so. The law of Moses died with Christ and now the saints are free to "serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter." In this way, the law of Moses was temporary and conditional. The Law Defines Sin, Romans 7:7-13Lest the people misunderstand and think Paul is saying the law was or is bad, he explains the purpose of the law was to help the people understand what sin is. The word "concupiscence" in verse 8 is translated as "covetousness" in Wayment. A dictionary says it is a strong, overpowering desire or lust. The…
