Romans 8:5-9 "The Flesh Cannot Please God"
Discussion Questions:
Considering the context of this passage, what is meant by the term flesh in verse 5?
What does it mean to set your mind on things of the flesh?
What is meant by the Spirit in verse 5?
Why is being a “Sunday Christian” directly opposed to what Paul is saying in verse 5?
In verse 6, what does it mean to be “carnally minded”, and what is the result?
On the contrary, what is meant by the spiritually minded having life and peace?
Why will the carnally minded person not submit to God’s law? Why is this important for the believer to understand?
Why can the carnally minded person (or a person who is in the flesh) not please God?
What is the glaring truth that presents itself in verse 9?
How is the truth of verse 9 connected to the beginning of Romans 6?
Why is it important as believers, that we do not make provision for the flesh?
Why does Paul interchange the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ in verse 9?
What is the simple truth of Romans 8:9 that we should consistently dwell upon?
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