The Book of Romans, Part 52: The Purpose of the Law in Our Lives (Rom. 7:1-14)

Summary

Pastor Chris McCoo explains that believers are no longer under the law but are dead to it through Christ. The law's purpose is to reveal God's holiness and show how exceedingly sinful sin is, leading us to appreciate Christ's perfect fulfillment of the law. Legalism is contrasted with the newness of spirit, emphasizing joyful service to Christ rather than self-focused obedience. The sermon highlights that the law is holy and good, but sin uses the law to increase its condemnation, and true righteousness and peace come only through Christ's work on the cross.