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NASB | Romans 7:19 For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 7:19 For the good that I want to do, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. |
Subject: Paul's evil practices Pre or PostJesus |
Bible Note: Hello John, Paul is clearly stating what some try to offer arguments against. That is, while Paul was a new creation in Christ, he continued to live on earth inhibited by the flesh that continued to be subject to (not enslaved by) temptation and sin. There are those who preach and teach things around this topic that can not be supported by scripture in any context. Yet they continue to argue against the plainly written, clear language. It's amazing to me. Some would have us in our ressurected bodies before the appointed time. Where Paul talkes about: Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that (life) which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, (the faith) which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me. (ASV) he makes clear in the following verse: Gal 2:21 I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought. ASV As we know, Paul (formally Saul) was a Jew and a Pharasee. Before he had lived his life focused on the the Law. As a Christian his focuse was no longer on the law, but on grace. Notice in verse 20, "and that (life) which I now live in the flesh I live in faith..." Paul does not denie his existance or the fact that he is still Paul the man. Paul was referring to that which sustained him. That is, before Christ, paul the man saw the law as his salvation, as his link to God. After Christ, that Paul ceased to exist. That Paul is dead, and in actuality, always was dead. Now in Christ, however, Paul points to grace only as his life-giving source. Jeff |