How should believers serve according to Romans 7:6?
Believers are delivered from the Law through the Gospel and are to serve in newness of spirit, not in the oldness of the letter. The old system of Law is crucified and dead, so service is no longer laboring under its condemnation but is marked by spiritual newness.
Les teaches that Romans 7:6 declares that as a result of the Gospel, believers are delivered from the Law, which was dead wherein they were held. The result is that they should now serve in newness of spirit, not in the oldness of the letter. He explains that the Law constantly condemned the Jew and put him down as guilty, and the motions of sins worked in the members to bring forth fruit unto death. But now the old system of Law is crucified, dead, and gone as far as God is concerned. Les compares this to Israel's veil that was never taken away, because they could not understand that the Law was finished and done, which is why they still try to keep it today.
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
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.
What are the two concepts in Romans 7:6 about how a believer lives?
There are two contrasting concepts for the believer: living under the new nature prompted and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, or still trying to satisfy old Adam, who knows enough to think he should try to keep the law.
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.