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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. |
Bible Question: Is Paul specifically referring to his current stuggle and condition (practicing evil) even after many years of following Jesus or his condition PRIOR to his conversion |
Bible Answer: hello whatever, You have heard from others and probably realize that your just as confused as when you asked the question. I don't know "Reformer Joe" from the forum but follow Moran (Tim) and Doc and respect both of their opinions and committment to study in search of the truth. This debate has gone on for a long time both here on the forum and within the church. My opinion is that when the very deep critical analysis of scripture yields differing opinions and/or interpretations, the best rule is to go with the plain language as it is written. Rom 7:21-25 21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God's law; 23 but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? 25 Thanks be to God — through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin. NIV All of this plainly described/presented in the present tense. Hope this helps, Jeff |