You cannot read Romans 7 without first reading Romans 8:1.
Romans 8:1 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
There is something strangely encouraging about Paul's vulnerability at this point.
Remember every book of the Bible was not written in chapter in verse form; But written as one continuous letter.
For example, the Romans letter was written to the church at Rome.
The church at Rome included multiple house churches, Which meant that Paul was writing to multiple house churches and each house church would have an opportunity to read Paul's letter
I believe Paul is sharing a deep vulnerability with us and we should take note.
I believe we all can relate to what Paul is saying in Romans 8:1
It gives every appearance that Paul has faced self-condemnation
Meaning Paul is Contending with emotions, thoughts, habits, & attitudes that work on him in such a way that he is tempted to be condemning of himself.
