Many stumble over what appear to be contradictions in Romans 6–8, but Paul is not confused. In Christ we are acquitted from sin’s penalty, still battle its power, and await freedom from its presence. Even holiness itself is Christ’s gift, for in Him we are already holy in God’s sight.
When Jesus entered the synagogue in Capernaum and began to teach, something unseen stirred. His words carried no borrowed authority, no cautious hedging, but the unmistakable weight of heaven itself. The people were astonished, yet it was the demons who cried out in fear, unable to remain hidden in the presence of the Holy One. With a single word, He silenced them and cast them out — no struggle, no spectacle. The fame of Jesus spread quickly, but even so, many failed to see what the demons saw so clearly. For it is one thing to be amazed, and quite another to recognise the King and surrender to His reign.