The Believer's Battle, Part 1

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Romans 7:14-25

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The Believer’s Battle, Part 1 — Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 7:14-25
Sermon Series: Romans (47th sermon)
March 21, 2021

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.
   Why has Paul’s language given rise to debate over whether he is talking about a believer or an unbeliever?
2.   In what ways does this passage assure and encourage Christians?
3.   What is the disconnected experience described in vv. 14-15?  In what ways have you seen this play out in your life?
4.   How does Paul describe the “I” in these verses?  How does he contrast it with indwelling sin?
5.   Why does Paul’s explanation of the divided person not allow us to shift blame away from ourselves when we sin?

References: Romans 6:12; 10:2; 2:29; 8:13; Jeremiah 31:33; Galatians 5:16-18.