Life in the Flesh vs. Life in the Spirit | Romans 8:5–8

The Bible presents two primary ways of life: in the flesh or in the Spirit. To be in the flesh means to live according to our sinful nature, following our appetites and desires and participating in the works of the flesh (Gal. 5:19–21). All who do not know Jesus are “in the flesh.” When Christ indwells us through faith, we receive His promised Holy Spirit. Living “in the Spirit” means following Jesus by submitting to the Spirit’s working in us, bearing the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22–26). ...