Thank you for your thoughts and perspective on the "wretched man" because often I have heard it implied that the "wretched man" is a Christian. Yet as I read the context the verses say otherwise. And if Christians think they are still wretched, then where is the power of Christ in our lives?
Thank you! If Paul is talking about himself as a Christian, then he is highlighting the struggle he still faces with the temptation to sin - and then rejoices in the ultimate victory he has in Christ. However, I think he's focusing on how the Law of Moses didn't bring freedom from sin, and how Jesus Christ is the only One who brings freedom.
I'm going to have to think about that one. I'm seeing some interesting things about the passage in my Greek commentary, but it's the middle of the night and not the best time to dive in.
Thank you for your thoughts and perspective on the "wretched man" because often I have heard it implied that the "wretched man" is a Christian. Yet as I read the context the verses say otherwise. And if Christians think they are still wretched, then where is the power of Christ in our lives?
Thank you! If Paul is talking about himself as a Christian, then he is highlighting the struggle he still faces with the temptation to sin - and then rejoices in the ultimate victory he has in Christ. However, I think he's focusing on how the Law of Moses didn't bring freedom from sin, and how Jesus Christ is the only One who brings freedom.
I'm going to have to think about that one. I'm seeing some interesting things about the passage in my Greek commentary, but it's the middle of the night and not the best time to dive in.