Romans 7: The Struggle is Real, But So Is Grace

This episode explores the tension between the ongoing presence of sin and the believer’s new life in Christ, as outlined in Romans 7 and 8. The discussion covers the dominion of sin, the reality of struggling with sanctification, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit’s work in believers. Drawing from Reformed theologians like Calvin and Zanchi, Chris and Dan examine how sin operates, the distinction between the old and new man, and how true faith is marked by an ongoing battle against sin.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - The Dominion of Sin is Shattered but Present
01:00 - Can Christians Keep the Commandments Perfectly?
03:00 - Romans as a Pastoral Epistle
06:00 - The Dominion of Sin Has Been Broken
08:00 - The History of Interpretations
13:10 - Confronting Your Own Mortality
16:10 - Sin Produces Death
17:07 - Rom ans 7:14 and the Christian Experience
23:40 - You're Not Alone: The Holy Spirit in Romans 8
25:00 - Sin is Powerful, But the Spirit Empowers Us
27:10 - No Triumphalism: Ignorance is Bliss for Unbelievers
29:42 - John Owen on the Danger of Sin
34:10 - Struggling as a Sign of the Spirit’s Work
36:10 - Romans 8: No Condemnation in Christ
37:40 - The Old Theologians on Daily Repentance
43:00 - Don't Be Overly Introspective—Look to Christ!
45:20 - Closing Thoughts & The Spirit of Adoption

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