The fourth question and answer in relation to justification by faith in Jesus Christ follows on from what Paul has been saying about sin being the problem and not the Law …^” Therefore did that which is good become a cause of death for me? May it never be! Rather it was sin …” Rom 7:13a (NASB). He once again uses a personal type of illustration, but this time it shows a conflict within the person.

Verses 24b & 25a hold the key … “Who will set me free from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (NASB). Jesus kept the Law perfectly and paid the penalty for sin on the cross. When we are united to Him in His death and resurrection by faith we are truly set free.