Les Feldick Bible Study

Where is Paul's Romans 7 question answered?

Paul's Romans 7 question is answered in Romans chapter 8. The next chapter resolves the question he asks, and it is there that the Holy Spirit is referenced many times, in contrast to only one reference in the first seven chapters.

Les explains that Paul's question in Romans 7 is not answered immediately; it is answered in the next chapter, Romans 8. He points out that the first seven chapters contain only one reference to the Holy Spirit, but chapter eight mentions the Holy Spirit many times—about nineteen. Until then, Paul keeps asking how he can do the good the new nature desires when the old nature keeps tipping the balances. Les then moves into verse 19, where Paul repeats that he does not do the good he would, but does the evil he would not.

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What is Paul's unresolved question in Romans 7?

In Romans 7 Paul is still asking how he can do what his new nature wants while the old Adamic nature keeps tipping the balances.