156 ROMANS 7: 1~G.

7 — 25, contains an exhibition of the operation of the law, derived from the apostle's own experience, and designed to show its insufficiency to pro- duce sanctification, as he had before proved it to be insufficient for justifi- cation. This section consists of two parts, vs. 7 — 13, which exhibit the operation of the law in producing conviction of sin ; and vs. 14 — 25, which show that in the inward conflict between sin and holiness, the law cannot afford the believer any relief. His only hope of victory is in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.