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Romans 7:6 · KJV

"But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
5For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
6But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
7What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.
8But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

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Devotional Reflection

JoyPeaceGratitudeHopeCompassionAwe

We are not bound by the law! Does that mean there are no rules and no order? Not even close! No, because the grace that set us free also gave us God's Holy Spirit. He can give us the strength to do things we couldn't do by ourselves. He can help us pray to the Father with confidence and boldness even when we are weak. With His help, God's grace and the Spirit of Christ tie us together as a group of responsible friends. God bless the "new way.

Prayer

Father, thank you for buying me back and freeing me from the rules of the law. I'm also grateful that you put your Spirit in my heart to help me be more than I could ever be if I tried to follow the law. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

1

How does being delivered from the law impact your relationship with God?

2

What does serving in newness of spirit look like for you?

3

When have you experienced freedom in your faith?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on how the new covenant affects your daily spiritual practices.

worship

Consider ways to express your faith that align with the newness of the Spirit.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse illustrates the believer's deliverance from the law through Christ, allowing them to serve God in a new way.

See also: 2 Corinthians 5:17

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