The Struggle of Every Believer: Exploring Romans 7:14-20

1. The Struggle The Struggle of Every of Every Believer Believer Romans 7:14 Romans 7:14- -20 20

2. Romans 7:14 Romans 7:14- -20 20 14 14For we know that the law is For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. sin. 15 15For what I am doing, I do not For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. I do. 16 16If, then, I do what I will not to do, If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. I agree with the law that it is good. 17 17But now, it is no longer I who do it, But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. but sin that dwells in me.

3. Romans 7:14 Romans 7:14- -20 20 18 18For I know that in me (that is, in my For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. what is good I do not find. 19 19For the good that I will to do, I do For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. that I practice. 20 20Now if I do what I will not to do, it Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. dwells in me.

4. Who is the “I” of Romans 7? Who is the “I” of Romans 7? •Is the “I” an unsaved person? Is the “I” an unsaved person? •Is the “I” a saved person who is a Is the “I” a saved person who is a new or carnal believer? new or carnal believer? •Is the “I” a saved person who is a Is the “I” a saved person who is a growing and maturing believer? growing and maturing believer? •Is the “I” Paul? Is the “I” Paul?

5. The Struggle of Every The Struggle of Every Believer: Believer: What is the Struggle? What is the Struggle? •The struggle of not doing the good The struggle of not doing the good they desire they desire •The struggle of doing the evil they The struggle of doing the evil they do not desire do not desire •The struggle is confusing and The struggle is confusing and frustrating frustrating •It’s ok to struggle It’s ok to struggle •You’re in good company You’re in good company

6. The struggle of every believer: The struggle of every believer: Who is the Struggle Between? Who is the Struggle Between? •The struggle between the Law and the The struggle between the Law and the flesh flesh •The struggle between the old nature and The struggle between the old nature and new nature new nature •The struggle between trying to please The struggle between trying to please God in our own strength and the power God in our own strength and the power of God of God •Which side are you supplying ammunition Which side are you supplying ammunition to? to?

8. The Struggle of Every The Struggle of Every Believer: Believer: Why the Struggle? Why the Struggle? •The struggle is because of The struggle is because of indwelling sin indwelling sin •Indwelling sin is still present at Indwelling sin is still present at and after salvation and after salvation •Indwelling sin is just as powerful Indwelling sin is just as powerful as before salvation as before salvation •Indwelling doesn’t improve after Indwelling doesn’t improve after salvation salvation •Despair is a good thing Despair is a good thing – – despair drives believers to rely on Christ drives believers to rely on Christ despair

9. The Struggle of Every Believer: The Struggle of Every Believer: •The proof of salvation The proof of salvation •Is this great struggle in you? Is this great struggle in you? •The peril of trusting self The peril of trusting self •Who do you rely on Who do you rely on as you Christian life? Christian life? •The perseverance needed The perseverance needed •Fight, fight, fight Fight, fight, fight •The promise of victory The promise of victory •Victory and hope assured by the cross Victory and hope assured by the cross of Jesus of Jesus as you live your live your

10. The Struggle of The Struggle of Every Believer Every Believer Romans 7:14 Romans 7:14- -20 20

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12. Have you been to Jesus for the Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? cleansing power? Are you washed in the blood of the Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Lamb? Are you fully trusting in His grace Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? this hour? Are you washed in the blood of the Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Lamb?

13. Are you washed in the blood, Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Lamb?

14. Are you walking daily by the Savior's Are you walking daily by the Savior's side? side? Are you washed in the blood of the Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Lamb? Do you rest each moment in the Do you rest each moment in the Crucified? Crucified? Are you washed in the blood of the Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Lamb?

15. Are you washed in the blood, Are you washed in the blood, In the soul cleansing blood of the In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Lamb?

16. The Struggle of The Struggle of Every Believer Every Believer Romans 7:14 Romans 7:14- -20 20