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In Depth Study of Romans 7-Three main thoughts -There are many, but these are most important- -I. This is Paul's description of an unregenerate man -Man still in sin-- Most all Christian theologians for the first 300 years followed this view. Armenians believe this as well.--II. Description of regenerate man through out his life. Paul was describing himself. -Augustine of Hippo was first to believe this view. This was around 300 AD. Most reformers have believe this as well.--III. Paul was describing a new believer in a temporary state. He was not complete. This view is about 150 years old.

Would you rather scenario- Would you rather take refuge in something other than God, but be provided an immediate sense of security and safety OR would you rather take refuge in the one true living God, but have to do while standing in the face of danger and fear---David went through much present danger while writing much of the Psalm.-Do we flee to the mountains and never come back OR do we come back and be a witness for Christ to others--

Paul here is showing sin as to what it really is.-Why is sin rejected in the world---Paul shows us why sin is sinful beyond measure.-there is controversy here over who the I is.-Look at Acts 9. Paul is most likely referring to himself .

As difficulties arise in this life, it is often tough to live holy lives. Our reaction to being sinned against is typically to react in sin. And yet, we have a holy and righteous God who we will one day have to stand before and give account. For those washed in the blood of Christ, that sin is forgiven. But, since we still must give an answer for those sins, it is a motivator for us to fear the Lord and walk humbly before him.

We have a holy and righteous God. But, when we look around us in the world, there seems to be only chaos and discord. As believers, we must pursue wisdom to discern wisely how to speak to one another, especially in moments of conflict. The Lord is the source of all wisdom and peace. Therefore, we must seek to be his wise peacemakers on this earth.

The law is not sinful. Paul will analyze verses 1-6.-Remember Paul does not contradict himself.-Paul speaks relatively about his life , saying sin was dead to himself, while he was alive. Then the law came and he died.-He examines what happened before the law came and what happened after the law came.-He explained that the law was not doing its work in Paul, for it was -dormant. When the law came, he then died.