Romans 7:1-25: The Law and Sin

Rev. Jim Daub, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Havelock, NC, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 7.

Does God’s law cause us to sin? No, but the Apostle Paul posits that our “sinful passions” are “aroused by the law.” (v. 5) Even when we know God’s will for our lives, our fallen human nature is eager to do that which we shouldn’t do. So, St. Paul asks, “What then, shall we say? That the law is sin?” (v. 7) No way! God’s law is good. It’s our sinful nature that misuses what is good for evil. Yet, there’s no reason to despair. St. Paul brings out the gospel: God saves us from our wretchedness through Christ, even if we continue to struggle this side of his return. Pastors Booe and Daub begin this episode reminiscing about North Carolina but end thoroughly convicted by God’s law!