5 Point Salt Exegesis of Romans 7:24 Should Be a Deathblow to New Calvinism
Everybody just stop and think about it for a moment. How many times has Romans 7:24 been presented as proof by New Calvinists, and especially Sonshippers, that Christians are still totally depraved? Well, apparently, somebody decided to embark on a novel venture in our day; he checked for himself! Oh, you mean like, “prove all things” ? Du.
As it turns out, Paul wasn’t saying that he was wicked, he was saying that he was persevering in the face of sin. I just can’t think of anything in the four years (almost five) of researching this problem that is more damning than this. Well, multiple heads are better than one, right?
I quickly grabbed my Greek word study helps and checked it out. Yep. But few English translations properly translate this verse. Even my trusty Young’s Literal Translation let me down on this one. However, there are several obscure versions that get close, translating “wretched” as “unhappy,” “in turmoil” or with the idea of being afflicted.
So we are done here, right? Well, probably not, but this is an important blow against this vile doctrine. And therefore, I want to repost it here: http://5ptsalt.com/2011/12/17/matt-chandler-total-depravity-ofthe-saints/
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Paul's Passing Thoughts 
Here is another one they trot out all the time to prove we are all still depraved sinners after salvation using Paul:
15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.
The problem with this interpretation are the proceeding verses where he talks about his former self being a blasphemer, etc. But that God had mercy on him. They conveniently leave those out. He is making the point that he was SAVED while he was that chief sinner. Not that he stayed that way. I get very sick of this one being used to excuse sin and argue continual depravity after salvation.
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Lydia,
I was thinking about that verse today as well, but couldn’t remember the context. I would have to agree with you.
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