Issues In Perspective

Paul begins to describe the virtues of the justified believer.

Paul begins his exhortation on what the justified life looks like.

Paul calls for the worship of God and introduces his teaching on the godly living that results from sound doctrine.

Paul declares forcefully that God is not done with the Jewish people and will bring them to salvation at the return of His Son.

Paul gives focus to the culpability of Israel in rejecting Jesus as the Messiah.

As Paul explains the sovereign freedom of God, he defends God's justice and His fairness.

Paul expresses his agony that His people have rejected Jesus as their Messiah and then begins his defense of God's sovereign freedom, which extends through chapter 11.

Paul closes this important chapter on sanctification by highlighting the intercessory work of the Spirit, the goal of sanctification and the security of the believer in Christ.

The Holy Spirit confirms we are God's children, is the source of our hope and prays for us when we cannot verbalize a prayer.

Paul counsels on the doctrine of sanctification and the Holy Spirit as his answer to the struggles with the flesh in chapter 7.