The Shout of Victory
The Shout of Victory
Text focus: Romans 7:24–25 (LSB)
“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin.” (Romans 7:24–25)
Puritan Insight:
The Puritans did not leave the believer in a state of "wretchedness". The cry "Who will deliver me?" is immediately answered by the person of Jesus Christ. While the Law acts like a "magnet" that draws out our corruption, it cannot provide the strength to overcome it. Only Christ provides both the "ground of our justification" and the "power of our sanctification".
Practical Application:
* Look to Christ, Not Self: When your conscience is "stung by profound evil," don't look inward for a solution; look to the "shed blood and resurrecting power of Jesus".
* End with "The Shout": Close every day of struggle by thanking God for the victory already won. Your hope is in the "Captain" of your salvation, not your own performance.
* Move Toward Romans 8: Remember that Romans 7 sets the stage for the "glorious hope" of Romans 8, where there is no condemnation for those in Christ.
Text focus: Romans 7:24–25 (LSB)
“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin.” (Romans 7:24–25)
Puritan Insight:
The Puritans did not leave the believer in a state of "wretchedness". The cry "Who will deliver me?" is immediately answered by the person of Jesus Christ. While the Law acts like a "magnet" that draws out our corruption, it cannot provide the strength to overcome it. Only Christ provides both the "ground of our justification" and the "power of our sanctification".
Practical Application:
* Look to Christ, Not Self: When your conscience is "stung by profound evil," don't look inward for a solution; look to the "shed blood and resurrecting power of Jesus".
* End with "The Shout": Close every day of struggle by thanking God for the victory already won. Your hope is in the "Captain" of your salvation, not your own performance.
* Move Toward Romans 8: Remember that Romans 7 sets the stage for the "glorious hope" of Romans 8, where there is no condemnation for those in Christ.
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