Where does Paul use the marriage relationship analogy in Romans?
Paul uses the marriage relationship analogy in Romans chapter 7, particularly at Romans 7:4, and he uses it more than once in that chapter. The analogy is tied to the believer’s union with Christ and is positional, not sexual, according to the context.
Les explains that Paul uses this marriage relationship analogy more than once in Romans chapter 7, and he directs us specifically to Romans 7:4. This echoes what Paul teaches the Corinthians about Christ as the groom and the bride, a marriage relationship that Les clarifies is merely positional, not sexual, because those physical things will pass off the scene. The same passage connects being joined unto the Lord as one spirit.
Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
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Why did the Holy Spirit give Paul the marriage picture in Romans 7?
The Holy Spirit gave Paul the marriage picture in Romans 7:4 for our own doctrinal understanding.