What does Romans 7:6 say believers are delivered from, and how should they now serve?
Romans 7:6 says believers are delivered from the Law, that dead system in which they were held, and are now to serve in newness of spirit, not in the oldness of the letter. The Law condemned and produced fruit unto death, but the Gospel frees believers to bring forth fruit unto God.
Les explains that Romans 7:6 follows the contrast between the old condition in the flesh and serving in newness of spirit. Under the Law, the motions of sins worked in the members to bring forth fruit unto death, and the Law constantly condemned the Jew as guilty. But now, as a result of the Gospel, believers are delivered from the Law, which is dead and gone, crucified as far as God is concerned. Therefore, they serve in newness of spirit, not in the oldness of the letter. Israel, however, still has a veil and tries to keep the Law today, not understanding it was finished.
But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
More Questions
Why are believers delivered from the law in Romans 7:6?
Because old Adam has been crucified, believers who are now married to Christ are delivered from the law; this is plainly taught in Romans 7:6.
What does it mean to serve in newness of spirit in Romans 7:6?
Serving 'in newness of spirit' means serving under the control of the Holy Spirit, under the control of the Word of God, and under the control of the Creator God Himself—not in the oldness of the letter or the law.