FaithQuest Perspectives

How it Happens with Colin Cook

FaithQuest Perspectives

  • P11_030725 Rom. 7:24 - 8:1 Oops! I Made A Mistake

P11_030725 Rom. 7:24 - 8:1 Oops! I Made A Mistake

Friday 7th March 2025

Colin Cook discusses the internal conflict between faith and human nature in Romans 7:24-8:1, highlighting Paul's struggle with sin.
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Faith vs. Mind: Understanding Paul's Struggle with Sin

Episode Overview

  • Paul's struggle with sin is a universal human experience.
  • Our minds are often at odds with our faith.
  • Faith in Christ, not willpower, brings peace and salvation.
  • Human nature is imperfect and constantly in conflict with the law.
  • Embracing faith helps alleviate feelings of guilt and inadequacy.
Faith has set up a resistance to the mind in your mind, in your body.
In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', Colin reflects on a mistake he made in his previous discussion about Romans 7:24-8:1. He delves into the complex relationship between the law, human nature, and faith. Colin explores how Paul’s struggle with sin, despite his desire to do good, is a universal human experience. He explains that while our minds may be logical and rational, they are often at odds with our faith.
Colin emphasises that it’s faith in Christ, not our own willpower, that saves us and brings us peace. This episode is a deep dive into understanding the internal conflict between wanting to do good and falling short, and how embracing faith can provide comfort and relief from self-condemnation. Colin’s candid admission of his mistake adds a layer of authenticity and humility to the discussion.
If you're grappling with feelings of guilt or inadequacy, this episode offers a compassionate perspective that might just resonate with you.