

And Paul has first-hand experience with such an attempt. Or more specifically, I believe Paul is identifying with an unconverted, though zealous and pious, Jew who is trying to conquer sin by obeying the Mosaic Law apart from the Spirit.

Again, Piper believes that Paul is describing a believer in Romans 7:14-25, whereas Andrian and I do not. I’d like offer a counter response to Piper’s strongest arguments for his view. Andrian Warnock and I both responded to John Piper’s interpretation of Romans 7, to which Piper has recently posted a response on the Desiring God blog.
