Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

How Can Man Obey?

Why is the carnal mind enmity against God? BR-ASI9 247.4

“The carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” Romans 8:7. BR-ASI9 247.5

Can man of himself, unaided by Christ, keep the law? BR-ASI9 247.6

“I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5. (See Romans 7:14-19.) BR-ASI9 247.7

What provision has been made for our keeping God’s law? BR-ASI9 247.8

“For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:3, 4. BR-ASI9 247.9

How does the renewed heart regard God’s law? BR-ASI9 247.10

“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous.” 1 John 5:3. BR-ASI9 247.11