THE LAW: Romans 7:1-12

The last study focused on our responsibility in remaining free from sin. But we are left with the question of how we are to do this. Is it by our effort to keep the law (the natural Jewish response)? Paul has hinted at this in 6:14 but now develops it further in this chapter.

1. What is the law?

1. How do we try to use it as an avenue to achieve righteousness?
2. Is this possible? See Romans 3:20.
3. What does it lead to? See 7:7-12 (Have you ever had this experience?)

2. What effect did the law have on us before we were saved?

1. In verse 7-12 there is debate on whether this record is Paul's initial salvation experience (which is quite possible being that Paul was a Pharisee) or his experience as a youth. Which do you believe?)
2. Why does the law affect us this way?

3. What is the solution to this response to the law? (4). What does this mean?

4. How was this accomplished?

5. Does this mean the law is evil? What is evil? (Cf. 8:3)