Paul gives focus to the culpability of Israel in rejecting Jesus as the Messiah. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share via MySpace share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

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.

Paul details the struggle at the heart of sanctification–between the flesh and the Spirit.

Because we are dead to sin (6:1-14), we are no longer in bondage to sin and we are dead to the Law.

As Paul begins his transition from justification to a discussion of sanctification, he constructs the new identity of those who have been justified by faith.

Paul explains why, in terms of God’s redemptive plan, Adam and Jesus are the two most important people in history.