The Struggle (Romans 7:7-25)

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The Struggle
Romans 7:7-25

I. Intro 
Big Idea: We’re either waging a war we can’t win, or living out a victory already achieved.

II. Seized 
A. The Law made Paul conscious of his sin. Romans 7:7-8
B. We all have two selves. Romans 7:9-13; James 2:10

III. Agreed 
A. We have a sin nature. Romans 7:14-17; 1John 1:8
B. Paul is honest. Isaiah 64:6; Romans 7:18-20

IV. Wretched 
A. You’re the biggest problem. Romans 7:21-23
B. We’re jars of clay. Romans 7:24; 2 Corinthians 4:7-16

V. Delivered 
A. Give thanks. John 3:19-21; Romans 7:25
B. There’s hope! Romans 7:25
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The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• If you had the last week to do over, what would you do differently?
• What was something from Sunday’s message you found meaningful, challenging, or confusing?
• In what ways do people underestimate the power of sin?
• Why might some people find Paul’s honesty about his struggles alarming?
• How are humility and giving thanks related?
• How can having hope in God’s salvation, despite our struggles, help us to witness?
• What’s a struggle you could use prayer for? Pray for one another.

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