Under a New Jurisdiction: Reading Romans 6–8 Without Contradiction

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.

If You Do… or Because He Has?

The Old Covenant spoke in terms of conditions: “If you obey, then I will bless you.” But in Christ everything has changed. God is not holding Himself back until we achieve perfect surrender. He has already come near, He already dwells within, and surrender now means trusting His presence rather than straining in our own strength.