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Does Romans 1-24 apply to you-- Are you bound by the Law-- Are you more like a Pharisee, trying to live by the law-- Is this Pauls experience at his best-- -Or do we mirror Romans 8-1-2-- Those who know Christ Jesus face no condemnation. We then have the Spirit.

When trouble comes and life is unpleasant, we all deeply desire to be rescued. In this section of I Samuel, David was in a dangerous predicament. God, in his providence, provided a way of escape from many dangers, bringing David and his family safely through. While we cannot always assume we will be physically rescued in this world, we can know for certain that we will be ultimately rescued. Jesus has rescued us, is rescuing us, and will finally deliver us into glory. On this sure promise rests the Christian's hope- the hope of Jesus Christ.

Here in the opening of vs 25, Paul is emotional as he expresses thanks or gratitude for what Jesus has done.-Paul did not thank God for serving the law or serving sin.-Here is a duality of mes. Here the word serve is to be a slave to.-The question here is can a regenerate man make these statements in verse 25--

In this passage we see a profound lesson on the surety of God's holy Word. It is ever binding and unchanging. For those separated from God's grace, that is a terrifying prospect, because every promise of judgement will stand. But for those in Christ, who have been declared righteous by his blood, it is a promise of sure rescue. Brothers and sisters, the Word of God stands so take heed.

Reformed view- This is the Apostle Paul at the time of his writing this.-Paul Changes this from past to the present tense. Long and in dept.-He is using a form called the method dramatic present.--Going forward, Paul is continuing his carefully reasoned argument. He is giving more information, describing these persons life. This man is under the flesh and does what he hates.-2 deductions are reached-1 vs 16 I agree with the law about those actions-2 vs 17 Sin does these things. it dwells within me. i do not approve of it.

Chapter 27 is a very difficult chapter. Ethical debates rage among commentators over how to evaluate David's actions. While we will look into these issues, there is a larger picture which we must keep in mind. If you are in Christ, then you are seated in the heavenly places with Him. And if you are seated there, then you must fight against worldliness now, because this is not your home.