Romans 7:1-8:4 : The Law Its Functions And Limits

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This volume deals with what is undoubtedly one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible. As I see it, and explain at length in my exposition, the greatest cause of trouble is to become obsessed by the so-called “man of Romans 7”, and to approach the entire chapter, as a consequence, from the standpoint of Christian experience. That is to miss the real theme and central object of the chapter, which is to explain the true character and purpose of the Law. This chapter is undoubtedly the “locus classicus” of the Christian, and especially the Pauline, view of the Law. It was clearly crucial in an evangelistic sense in the time of the Apostle himself, and also from the standpoint of resolving the tension between Jew and Gentile in the early Church. It is also vital to an understanding of how the Christian Bible ever came into being, and as to why a mainly Gentile Church incorporated the Old Testament with their new literature. It will be clear from the exposition that the theme of this volume is no mere fascinating theological or intellectual problem, but one which is of vital importance to Christian experience, and to the health, well-being and vigour of the Church.