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Why is the Christian experience often characterized by struggle?

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Christians experience struggle due to the ongoing battle between the old flesh and the new nature within them.

The preacher illustrates that believers undergo an internal war between their sinful nature and the new nature given by Christ. This tension is a result of living in a fallen world while being regenerated in Christ, leading to feelings of inadequacy and spiritual battle. Romans 7 is referenced, where the Apostle Paul expresses his own struggles against the flesh. This internal conflict is a shared experience among believers, revealing the reality that though we are saved, we still contend with sin. However, this struggle underscores the necessity of relying on Christ’s sufficiency and grace for strength in our Christian walk.
Scripture References: Romans 7:14-25

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