Introduction to Verses 14-25

Romans 7:14 — In this sermon on Romans 7:14 titled “Introduction to Verses 14–25,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones preaches on this much-debated passage in Romans. He seeks to answer the question: who is the person that Paul speaks of? Some say they are an unregenerate person and others say that they are a truly saved Christian. Others say that the person is a saved but spiritually immature Christian. What is one to believe? Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones urges all to come to the text with an open mind and not simply translating it through the lens of one’s own tradition. He says that central to understanding this passage is to understand that the apostle Paul is still talking about the law and how it functions in the Christian life. It must be understood that Christ came to fulfill the law. Furthermore, we must understand what it means to be carnal and in the flesh. This is the state of sin and enmity with God where all unbelievers are. By weighing all these things together, one can begin to make sense of what this passage means and how it impacts one’s life. This sermon serves as a faithful exposition to this difficult and much debated passage.