For the good that I determine to do, I do not do; but the evil I determine to not do, that I practice. Truth to Learn Overcoming our enemy, our sin nature, is not ours to do. Behind the Words Back in verse sixteen we looked at the word...
Romans 7:17 – Victory Through Surrender
But now, I am no longer the one doing it, but sin that is living in me. Truth to Learn There is a battle going on within us that requires surrender. Behind the Words The word translated “living” is the Greek word oikeō, which is a participial form of...
Romans 7:18 – Surrender is the Key
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but to perform what is good is not. Truth to Learn We can’t work, or fight, our way to victory as a Christian. Behind the Words The word...