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because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God`s law, neither indeed can it be.
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An Irreconcilable Conflict
Commentators emphasize that the 'carnal mind' is not merely unfriendly toward God; it is 'enmity itself.' This describes the natural human orientation, which is fundamentally and irreconcilably opposed to God's will. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon note this nature is 'hopelessly bad' and cannot be improved or reformed; it must be replaced entirely through Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Because. This is given as a reason for what is said in Romans 8:6. In that verse the apostle had affirmed that to be carnally minded was d…
Is not subject (ουχ υποτασσετα). Present passive indicative of υποτασσω, late verb, military term for subjection to orders. Presen…
19th Century
Anglican
The carnal mind is death—because it implies enmity with God, and enmity with God is death.
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Baptist
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is no…
At this point Paul launches upon a fairly extended statement contrasting the terms “sinful nature” (lit., “flesh”) and “Spirit,” which he has used …
16th Century
Protestant
Because the minding of the flesh, etc. He adds a proof of what he had stated—that nothing proceeds from the efforts of our flesh but death…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God These words contain a reason why the issue of carnal mindedness is dea…
Believers may be chastened by the Lord, but will not be condemned with the world. By their union with Christ through faith, they are thus secured. …
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding section, the Apostle had presupposed that the prudence of the flesh is death, and here he intends to prove this.
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