LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

EXEGETICAL PAPER
ON
(ROMANS 7:7-25)

A BOOK REVIEW SUBMITTED TO DR. ADEYEMI

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR

THE COURSE NBST 610

LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

BY

DANIEL GOBLE

LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA

FEB, 28TH 2015

OUTLINE Selected passage: Romans 7:7-25
Thesis:
In Romans 7:7-25 we see Paul’s conviction of the law and learning how to live a sanctified life where he claims that the law is not evil but it is present to show sins existence in our life.
Outline:
I. Introduction

II. Context: A. Historical cultural context of Paul

B. Literary context of Romans 7:7-25

II. Content:

A. Is the law sin? 7-12 B. Is the law the cause of death? 13-14 C. How to deal with the inner struggle? 14-24 D. Who will set me free? 24-25

I. Application:

A. Our understanding of the Law B. What the law then tells us about our lives today C. How to deal with the inner struggle of the law D. A life of sanctification

INTRODUCTION: As we look at the passage in Romans 7:7-25 we see a mix of emotions and a struggle that comes within all people who choose to reject sin and choose holiness. In this exegetical paper we will break down this passage into many parts and talk about the historical context of the passage as well as the literary context. After we explain the style of authorship we will talk about the context of the writing and how Paul was feeling when he wrote this text as well as the audience and setting of this passage. We see that Paul is talking about the Law and how it works with holiness. We see that the law is attacked in this passage and so Paul is standing firm on the fact that the Law is as relevant today as it was when it was originally written. We also see that the law is not evil and that it is important in the