GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “WRATH”

September 18, 2018 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

It is spelled "thumos," the Galatians 5:21 noun for "wrath." However, another Greek word is also used in the New Testament for "wrath," that being "orge." So one tends to ask, "Why 'thumos' here?" There is a difference between the two words, … [Continue reading]

GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “EMULATIONS”

September 17, 2018 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

Yes, "naturally" our flesh is selfish! What an understatement! And Paul emphasizes, here in Galatians 5:20, that one of our lower-natured traits is "emulation." Except Paul pluralizes the noun in our Text! Many "emulations!" What are … [Continue reading]

GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “VARIANCE”

September 15, 2018 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

I don't think a single "newer" translation of the Bible uses the same word, "variance," as does the King James Version. Not in Galatians 5:20, or anywhere else that I can find. "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, … [Continue reading]

GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “HATRED”

September 14, 2018 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

In our minds there is a BIG difference between "fornication" and "hatred." But look! Both sins made this "list," this "works of the flesh" catalogue. One is a blatant "sexual" sin, so to speak … the other, merely a "social" sin. Located quite near … [Continue reading]

GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “WITCHCRAFT”

September 13, 2018 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these … idolatry, witchcraft …." Galatians 5:19-20 After 4 sensual sins, sexual sins … Paul's list adds 2 (a pair) sins that deal with the supernatural, that function in the area of worship. … [Continue reading]