(Romans 7:7-25) This passage is one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament. The controversy arises from Paul's graphic description of his battle with sin. However, this is not a description of Paul as a non-believer. This is the ordinary work of the Holy Spirit to convict us of our sin. Our battle with sin is violent and tumultuous but with the Spirit of God there is victory. Life in the Spirit means to wage war on sin with the power of God- and refuse to die quietly into the night.