Romans 7:1–13

Dead to the Law, Alive in Christ

Romans 7:1–13 wrestles with a deep question: what is the Christian’s relationship to God’s law? This message unpacks Paul’s marriage analogy, showing that through Christ’s death we have died to the law and now belong to Him. The law itself is holy, righteous, and good, but sin twists it, turning even God’s commands into opportunities for rebellion. The law reveals our need, but it cannot save, it only exposes the depth of our captivity. The good news is that Jesus not only paid for our sins but also broke the power of sin’s dominion. To become a Christian is to enter this new covenant relationship with Christ, freed from condemnation and empowered by His Spirit. The cross assures us that while the law unmasks our helplessness, grace proclaims that help has come near.