The Contrast Between the Unconverted and the Regenerate
Romans 8:5-6
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.…


appears —

I. IS THEIR CHARACTER.

1. The one is sensual.

2. The other spiritual.

II. IS THEIR EXPERIENCE.

1. The one experiences death and misery.

2. The other life and peace.

III. IS THEIR RELATION TO GOD.

1. The one is an enemy, and cannot please God.

2. The other a friend, and enjoys communion with God.

IV. IS THEIR PROSPECTS.

1. The one must perish, for he is none of Christ's.

2. The other shall live forever, for he shall be quickened from the grave.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

WEB: For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.




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