Difficult Passage - Romans 7 with Hal Hammons

In Romans 7:14-25 Paul describes an inner conflict with sin, one in which he wants to do right but is unable to do so. This passage may seem straight-forward enough on the surface, as we all can relate to this inward battle. But read in context with the rest of Romans, big question emerge. Why does Paul say he is enslaved to sin? What is he saying about the "law"? Is he describing his experience before or after becoming a Christian. Hal Hammons joins us for a round-table to tackle these questions. 

 

Be sure to check out Hal's work at Citizens of Heaven podcast, Twenty Pages a Week reading plan, and personal site. 

 

Resource Credits 

The Christian Standard Bible

Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers

 

Music Credits 

"Faith" by Vibe Tracks 

"The Starry Night" by John Tadlock