Romans 8:7-8

[7] Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. [8] So then in the flesh cannot please God.

What is the context of Romans 8:7-8?

The Life-Giving Spirit (Romans 8:1-11 true)
Free from Indwelling Sin (Romans 8:1-11 true)
The Spirit Gives Life (Romans 8:1-17 true)
Life Through the Spirit (Romans 8:1-17 true)
Set Free from the Law of Sin and Death (Romans 8:1-17 true)
Life in the Spirit (Romans 8:1-17 true)
Escape from Bondage (Romans 8:1-25 true)
Deliverance from Bondage (Romans 8:1-25 true)

What does Romans 8:7-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

A mind set on the flesh is essentially hostile toward God. To set one"s mind on the flesh is contrary to God"s law.

From the end of Romans 8:7 it seems clear that Paul was thinking of an unsaved person (cf. Romans 8:8-9). Evidently he wanted "to expose the flesh in its stark reality as being totally alien to God and his purpose." ^[1] What interests a person reveals his or her essential being. It is possible to walk according to the flesh ( Romans 8:4-5) and not to be in the flesh, however. In other words, it is possible to live as an unregenerate person even though one has experienced regeneration.