Symptomatic

For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,  Romans 8:6  NASB Life and peace – Returning to Paul’s great exposition of life in the Messiah, we have learned that “the mind set on” is really the single Greek word phrónēma, a word that encompasses…

It’s What You Think, Right?

For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,  Romans 8:6  NASB Mind – What a useful verse!  It seems to unequivocally support the idea that real spiritual life is cognitive.  I have to think the right things!  It’s my mind that really matters!  Oh, my,…

The Perfection Syndrome

“For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NASB Life – Life is a paradox. In this verse, Paul presents us with one of the most paradoxical truths of existence. What seems like “life” to those whose worldview is determined by…

Injection Molds

“For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace;” Romans 8:6 Mind – One of the biggest problems for translators is choosing words that reflect what the writer intended, not what the reader understands.  Translations that do not pay attention to this usually end…