Romans chp. 7 Paul here talks about himself. The answer later on I want to say in vs. 25 says Jesus Christ. Why is the answer Jesus Christ because he dealt with sin on the cross. Not only for our salvation but also for living our daily lives. He saved us from sin not so we would have to stay in sin. Christ made one trip to the cross but we have to stay there.
I lived the rollercoaster life until I was 50 yrs. old after being born and raised in church having both granddads as pastors and holding every position in a church you could think of. I finally one day cried out to God and said God you have got to do something because I feel like a total failure, I am tired and worn out from trying but still failing. Instantly it was like I seen Jesus hanging on a cross right in front of me with Him bleeding so bad that I could literally see blood dripping off his feet. When our eyes met I realized that He was there to pay my debt so that I would not have to suffer in hells torment since I was a condemned sinner. I somehow made it to Him and wrapped my arms around His feet with His blood running all over me. I repented over and over for the wrong that I had done and the pain I had put Him through because I had put my faith in my own efforts and not in Him. I could not believe what happened to me over the next few days as I felt like I had been born again, again.
That was 4 yrs. ago Dec. 5th and now I know what it is to be truly free, walking in the spirit, enjoying the abundant life, living in Christ, etc.
Here is the secret: First you have to surrender all of your selfish will and say God I am done with myself, I am a failure and I can not do this alone. Then repent, repent, repent, because all sin is really against God. Apologize for trusting in your own self efforts of trying to make yourself a better person and put all trust in what He has already done at the cross when He died for you. Yes, you.
No one can live in sinless perfection because we were born with a sin nature (Rom. 6th chp.) but when we keep placing our faith and keep our focus on Jesus and what He done on the cross for us then no matter how many times we fail if we don't give up then He won't give up on us.
The answer you seek for is in the cross of Jesus Christ and only there. It is for salvation and it is for living a victorious life over sin. He wants us free from sin! I will pray for you that God will give you a revelation of Jesus and Him crucified. God's prescribed order of victory is "the cross of Jesus".
Everyday, all the time keep your mind and your eyes on the cross of Jesus. Sing about the cross, when you pray picture in your mind Jesus hanging on the cross, talk to others about the cross of Christ, etc. Victory is yours in Jesus name!
This recipe is not for the weak in faith but only for those that really want a change because it's going to happen.
