THE CIVIL WAR INSIDE YOU
July 10, 2022

THE CIVIL WAR INSIDE YOU

Overcoming Life’s Struggles – Part 5
Romans 7:14-25
Josh Simmons

I. YOU HAVE TWO NATURES

*  New nature (Eph. 4:22-24)

*  Old nature (Gal. 5:16-18)

II. CHARCTERISTICS OF A STRUGGLING CHRISTIAN - Romans 7;14-25

When we try to live the Christian life by our own energy and power, we’re doomed to failure.

1.- I have a

. (vs. 14)

2.- I’m

. (vs. 15-16)

3.- I’m

. (vs. 17-20)

4.- I’m in a

and I’m . (vs. 21-23)

5.- I feel

. (vs. 24)

The solution:  vs. 24b

III. BEING A REALISTIC CHRISTIAN

  1. Admit when you’re

    .

  2. Accept your own

    .

  3. room for failure.

  4. Admit your

    feelings to God.

  5. Don’t depend on

    and .