DELIVERANCE FROM LEGALISM

Romans 7:1-13

2 dangerous ditches in Christianity:
1. License
2. Legalism  

I.  (v.1-6) OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAW

A. (v.1-3) An analogy
1. The picture – marriage

2. The principle – the law’s power over you ends at death

B. (v.4-6a) An application
1. We are delivered from our old relationship with the law

2. We are united in a new relationship with Christ

C. (v.6b) An appeal
1. Do not serve the letter of the law

2. Do serve the spirit of the law

II.  (v.7-13) THE VALUE OF THE LAW

A. (v.7) It reveals the identity of sin

B. (v.8-9) It reveals the reality of sin

C. (v.10-11) It reveals the seriousness of sin

D. (v.12-13) It reveals the sinfulness of sin

Conclusion:  The purpose of the law is to drive men to faith in Christ as our Savior