Daily Readings (Page 160)

Paul divides all of humanity into two categories; those who live according to the sinful nature and those who live according to the Spirit. In your own words, what are some characteristics of each category?

Why is it that only Christ can rescue us from the power of sin?

Romans 7 describes how the law of sin brought about our spiritual death. What has God done to free us from the law of sin and death (Rom. 8:1-4)?

How can a person’s anguish and frustration with sin be beneficial?

What does Paul mean when he says he delights in the law of God, in his ‘inner being’?

With reference to verses 14-20, why does Paul feel so wretched?

What does verse 13 say the purpose of the law is? What does it mean that ‘sin might be shown to be sin’ (ESV)?

How is the law and commandment(s) holy, righteous and good?

How does the law (that was intended to bring life) actually bring death (because of our sin)?

How can we serve God in the new way of the Spirit?