Romans 8:7-11

Romans 8 presents a dramatic contrast between living in the flesh and living in the Spirit. The mind set on the flesh is hostile to God, unable to submit to His law, and cannot please Him. This hostility affects every aspect of life and spreads through communities. In contrast, believers are indwelled by the Holy Spirit, who transforms them completely. The Spirit is our Helper, the Spirit of Truth, our Guarantee, our Freedom, and the Spirit of Grace. As Spirit-filled children of God, we must live holy lives, speak truth boldly, recognize the contrast between flesh and Spirit, and trust in the Spirit's constant presence.