Romans 7:23

"For I delight in God’s law after the inward person,"

Key Reflection

In Romans 7:23, Paul expresses a profound inner transformation through his declaration of delighting in God's law from within. This sentiment contrasts with his earlier struggle and identifies a point of personal growth where he now finds joy and satisfaction in the spiritual aspects of the law, reflecting an internal change that has occurred as part of his faith journey.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. But I see another law. See Barnes "Ro 7:21". In my members. In my body; in my flesh; in my corrupt and sinful propensities. See Barnes "Ro 6:13". Comp. 1 Co 6:15; Col 3:5 The body is composed of many members; and as the flesh is regarded as the source of sin, (Ro 7:18) the law of sin is said to be in the members, i.e. in the body itself. Warring against, fighting against; or resisting. The law of my mind. This stands opposed to the prevailing inclinations of a corrupt nature. It means the same as was expressed by the phrase "the inward man," and denotes the desires and purposes of a renewed heart. And bringing me into captivity. Making me a prisoner, or a captive.

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