Romans 7:6

“But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.”

"But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter." - Romans 7:6
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What does Romans 7:6 mean?

Romans 7:6 (KJV) - "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter." The book of Romans in the Bible, written by the apostle Paul, is one of the most influential and…

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Living in the Newness of Spirit: Freedom from the Law

In Romans 7:6, we read, "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter." This verse encapsulates one of the core tenets of the Christian faith: the transformative power…

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A Prayer for Newness of Spirit

Heavenly Father, We come before You with our hearts open and our spirits yearning for the new life that You have promised to us through Christ Jesus. In Romans 7:6, Your Word declares, "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should…

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Romans 7:6 - "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter."
Romans 6:7 - "For he that is dead is freed from sin."
"For he that is dead is freed from sin." - Romans 6:7
Romans 2:6-7 - "God "will repay each person according to what they have done." To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life."
Romans 6:23
Romans 8:6
Romans 6:23
Romans 7:19
Romans 7:12
Romans 15:4-6
Romans 2:6 - "Who will render to every man according to his deeds:"
Romans 7:12 - "Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good."
Romans 14:7 - "For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself."
Romans 7:17 - "Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me."
Romans 6:6 - "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin."
Romans 8:6 - "For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."
Romans 16:6 - "Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us."
Romans 1:6 - "Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:"
Romans 3:6 - "God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?"
Romans 7:22 - "For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:"
Romans 7:10 - "And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death."
Romans 4:7 - "Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered."
Romans 7:11 - "For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me."
Romans 6:18 - "Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness."
Romans 12:7 - "Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;"
Romans 6:20 - "For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness."
Romans 10:7 - "Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)"
Romans 7:14 - "For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin."
Romans 7:16 - "If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good."