FREED FROM SIN AND ENSLAVED TO GOD
Romans 7:1-12 Basic Bible Study Questions
Straightening Out The Legal Aspects (7:1-6)
1. Paul begins chapter 7 by diving into some legal principles. What principle is stated in verse 1?
2. What example does he give in verse 2 ?
3. What two cases does Paul give to further clarify the example in verse 2 (see verse 3)?
4. How does he apply this second case to our Christian lives (4)?
5. We are free from the power of the law but in that process become bound to another. Who is that (4)?
6. What result does that new relationship have upon our lives (4)?
7. Well then, what was the result or fruit of that old relationship to the law (5)?
8. Why did that old relationship to the law bring about such terrible effects on lives (5)?
9. Go back to verses 7:1-2 and review the proper way to be released from the legal contract. Fill in the wonderful consequences of believing in Christ and being freed from the Law (6).
"... so that we serve in the ______________________________________________________."
"...and not (serve) in the ______________________________________________________."
Problem Is Not The Law But Me (7:7-12)
10. If this is the case (see verses 1-6), does this mean that the law is sinful (7)?
11. What example does Paul give to show us that the Law is not sin (7)?
12. Read Exodus 20:17. What is coveting?
13. Is it a sinful heart or the commandment (the Law) which produced covetousness (8)?
14. Is it true during part of our lives that Paul and ourselves are free from the Law (9)? __________
What stage in our life might that be? (No answer in the text).
15. What is the intent of the commandment (10)?
16. What did sin do through the commandment (11)?
17. Write down the adjectives describing the Law and the commandment in verse 12.
18. List at least two changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses:
1. __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Bonus questions on Romans 7:1-12
1. We know it is our sinful self that sins, but how is it that the Law actually intensifies the sin? 2.Does verse 9 teach us anything in regards to the teaching of an age of accountability? This teaching asserts one is not accountable for his sins until a certain age usually around 12. |
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