Romans 7 exposes something every believer feels: the internal war between what we know is right and what we actually do. Paul teaches that the law isn’t the problem — it’s holy, good, and reveals the sin we were blind to. God uses His standard to convict us, expose us, and lead us into transformation, not condemnation. Though sin deceives and battles within us, freedom is not found in trying harder but in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Scripture:
Romans 7:7-25

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December 1, 2025

Romans 7 teaches that following Jesus isn’t about obeying God out of pressure — it’s about loving God out of freedom. Paul uses the picture of a marriage covenant to show that when we died with Christ, we were released from the law and united to Him in new life. Instead of producing a harvest of rebellion, our union with Jesus now produces a harvest of good fruit. This message explores the difference between religion and relationship, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live in love, not legalism. Real transformation flows not from trying harder, but from living connected to Christ.

Scripture:
Romans 7:1-6

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Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans"

This world is divided by so much right now. We must remember that there is much which unites us as humans. We are all united by our sinful desires, but also in our need for a savior. To become united as God's people, we cannot be slaves to sin, but rather slaves to righteousness through Jesus Christ.

Scripture:
Romans 6:15-23
Romans 6:1-4
2 Peter 2:20-22

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