This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Romans, the 45th book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 19th March 2023.

About this book

This letter from Paul to the church in Rome is one of his longest (only 1 Corinthians being similar in length), and in it we find the basis of much if not all Christian doctrine. Considered a literary masterpiece, even by some non-Christians, this letter describes the human condition of sin, our need for salvation, and the way in which we can be saved – through faith alone in God alone. But further, it explains Israel’s place in Christian teaching, and overs multiple chapters dedicated to Christian living.

About this study

Chapter 7 is a very honest chapter that speaks of this struggle that every Christian has — whether to yield to sin, or yield to God. And we’ll see that while we are saved from the penalty of sin, and freed from the power of it, we’re not free from the presence of it – and actually, we don’t have the power to deal with it ourselves. Furthermore, the law still cannot help us – leading us to ask, who can?

Application questions

• Are you bearing fruit to God?
• Are you trying to please God through your own efforts?