Romans 6 and Romans 7: The Same, Or Different?
A simple comparison/contrast of the characteristics in Romans 6 with those in Romans 7 reveal some rather stark differences. After reading and comparing these passages, are they really referring to the same spiritual state? There’s actually one set that does refer to the same condition…can you find which one?
Compare Romans 6:6 with Romans 7:14
“our old self was crucified with Him, that our body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin” – 6:6
“but I am carnal, sold into bondage to sin” – 7:14
Compare Romans 6:11 with Romans 7:14
“consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus” – 6:11
“but I am carnal, sold into bondage to sin” – 7:14
Compare Romans 6:12 with Romans 7:14
“do not let sin reign in your mortal body that you should obey its lusts.” – 6:12
“but I am carnal, sold into bondage to sin” – 7:14
Compare Romans 6:14 to Romans 7:14
“For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” – 6:14
“but I am carnal, sold into bondage to sin” – 7:14
Compare Romans 6:18 with Romans 7:14
“having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” – 6:18
“but I am carnal, sold into bondage to sin” – 7:14
Compare Romans 6:20 with Romans 7:14
“when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.” – 6:20
“but I am carnal, sold into bondage to sin” – 7:14
Compare Romans 6:22 with Romans 7:14
“now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life.” – 6:22
“but I am carnal, sold into bondage to sin.” – 7:14
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