Yes, there is some order to Paul's "list," those nefarious works of the flesh. Even though one normally thinks of the activities of the world/flesh/devil to be rather chaotic! However, I suspect Paul's mind (what a masterpiece it was) could analyze … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “LASCIVIOUSNESS”
The Greek noun translated (in Galatians 5:19) "lasciviousness" is spelled "aselgeia." It means "sensuality" for sure, but to the point of absolute "indecency!" It is illicit sexuality (approving everything God disapproves) on steroids! Hyper … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “UNCLEANNESS”
The first four "sins" in Paul's "works of the flesh" list pertain to sensuality, sexuality. Which was really the "blight" of the Roman world. "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; ADULTERY, FORNICATION, UNCLEANNESS, … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … THE WORKS OF THE FLESH, “FORNICATION”
The Greek word is "porneia." And it is in Galatians 5:19 translated "fornication." The normal Greek word for a prostitute is "porne," to give you an idea of the "spirit" behind the term Paul has used here. As in: "Now the works of the flesh are … [Continue reading]
GALATIANS … WORKS OF THE FLESH … THE FIRST FOUR!
That is, in the King James Version, the first four! "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness …" Galatians 5:19, count them. Exactly four sins relating to man's (woman's) sexual … [Continue reading]
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