Biblical Treasury Romans 8:7-8 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.… I. ITS OBJECT. God who is — 1. The kindest of beings; from His — (1) Creative goodness. (2) Sustaining care. 2. The most lovable. 3. The greatest. He is infinite in wisdom, power, etc. II. ITS SUBJECT. 1. The mind — the noblest part of man, because — (1) Rational. (2) Free. 2. The carnal mind — carnal because of its — (1) Descent. (2) Affections. (3) Exercises. III. ITS EVIDENCES. 1. Aversion from communion with God. 2. Wilful disobedience to His known commands. 3. Opposition to Him. 4. Hatred to His followers.Conclusion: This teaches us — 1. That all mankind are naturally degenerate. 2. That an entire change of mind is necessary to salvation. 3. That this change should be our serious concern. (Biblical Treasury.) Parallel Verses KJV: Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. |
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