Rom 8:5-9 | TNotes | STEP | 8:5 think about sinful things: This phrase describes the general nature of a person’s will, not just the mental process of thought (see also 12:3 ; 15:5 ; Phil 2:2 , 5 ).

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‏ Romans 8:5-9

8:5 ^a think about sinful things: This phrase describes the general nature of a person’s will, not just the mental process of thought (see also 12:3 ^b; 15:5 ^c; Phil 2:2 ^d, 5 ^e).
8:6 ^f Peace here does not refer merely to peace of mind; instead, as opposed to death, it implies an objective state of peace with God (see study note on 5:1).
8:9 ^g You are controlled by the Spirit: In contrast to unbelievers, who continue to live under the domination of Adam’s sinful nature, believers are directed in their lives by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit does not take away human initiative or make it impossible for believers to sin. However, as the most powerful force in believers’ lives, the Spirit makes it possible for them to resist the continuing power of sin.