Romans 7
đź“– Background
Romans Chapter 7 explores the believer’s relationship to the Law. Paul uses the analogy of marriage to illustrate that just as death releases a person from a marriage covenant, believers have "died" to the Law through Christ and now belong to Him. Paul defends the Law’s goodness but acknowledges its inability to produce righteousness. The Law reveals sin but does not empower us to overcome it. Paul describes the internal struggle between the desire to do good and the pull of sin—a conflict that resonates deeply with anyone pursuing holiness.
🧠Major Themes
Believers are released from the Law through Christ (verses 1–6)
The Law reveals sin but cannot save from it (verses 7–13)
The internal conflict between the flesh and the desire to do good (verses 14–25)
The Law is spiritual and good, but sin uses it to produce death
Human helplessness without God’s intervention
🔎 Reference Scriptures to Consider
Galatians 2:19 – “Through the Law I died to the Law…”
Psalm 19:7 – “The Law of the Lord is perfect…”
James 1:14–15 – Desire gives birth to sin
Matthew 5:17 – Jesus came to fulfill the Law
1 Corinthians 15:57 – Victory through Jesus Christ
âť“Reflection Questions
In what ways do you relate to Paul’s struggle in verses 14–25?
How can understanding that we are no longer under the Law bring freedom in your spiritual walk?
What role does the Law play in your life now that you belong to Christ?
Where in your life do you feel the tension between wanting to do good and struggling to follow through?