Carnal vs. Spiritual

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
(Romans 7:14) NKJV

A major theme of the Bible, particularly the New Testament, is that we have two natures: carnal and spiritual. Even if we’re born again through faith in Jesus Christ, these two natures are at war within us.

June 14, 2018June 17, 2022

June 14th

Carnal vs. Spiritual

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
(Romans 8:1) ESV

There’s no condemnation [M] to them that are in Christ Jesus because we’re quickened [q]. We walk not after the flesh [pG] but after the Spirit [A]. This gives us a gravitational mechanism for redemption.

June 3, 2018June 6, 2022

June 3rd

Defining the Soul

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
(Mark 12:30-31) KJV

The soul encompasses the aspects of heart, soul and mind: our self-awareness. The mind gives us grief, sorrow and knowledge of the law: all things that require understanding.