How many times is the Holy Spirit mentioned in the first seven chapters of Romans?
In the first seven chapters of Romans, the Holy Spirit is mentioned only one time. That single reference is not used in a really doctrinal sense. By contrast, the Holy Spirit is mentioned 19 times in Romans chapter 8 alone, showing the shift in Paul's discussion.
Les teaches that in the first seven chapters of Romans, the Holy Spirit is mentioned only one time, and that single reference is not in a really doctrinal sense. After Paul explains the dilemma in chapter 7, Romans chapter 8 says the Holy Spirit is going to be mentioned 19 times. This sets up the contrast between the Law of sin and death and the Law of the Spirit of Life, which counteracts and supersedes the former.