Romans 8:1-11 is a powerful passage that sets up Paul’s argument about how the gospel frees us from condemnation. But it’s important to note that this passage was written for the first-century church and must be read carefully to understand it properly.
The key to understanding this passage is identifying the distinctions between those who live according to the flesh and those who live after the Spirit. The mind of the flesh leads to death, but the mind of the Spirit leads to life and peace.