This study explores the 'works of the flesh' in Galatians 5:16–24 and how Paul contrasts them with living by the Spirit and walking according to God’s law.
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What does it mean to live according to the flesh? Does it mean simply following our physical desires? Is it wrong to experience physical pleasure in this life? Does living according to the Spirit mean living a life without pleasure?
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What exactly are the “good works” believers are created for? This teaching shows how the Torah defines and equips good works (2 Tim 3:16–17), why Yeshua upholds the Law (Matt 5:17–19), and how the Spirit empowers obedience (Ezek 36:27; Rom 8:4). Scriptures (4–6): Ephesians 2:8–10; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Matthew 5:16–19; Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 8:4; Revelation 14:12 Takeaway (1–2 sentences): We’re not saved by works—we’re saved for works Scripture defines. In Yeshua, by the Spirit, we walk in Torah-shaped love (John 14:15; 1 John 5:3). #goodworks #CreatedForGoodWorks #119Ministries #TestEverything #Bible
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What is the Law of Christ that Paul talks about in Galatians and 1 Corinthians? Is it something new? Is it an expansion on something old? Is it limited only to what is in the New Testament? We look at these options and more as we work on defining what is the law of Christ.
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In answering the question, “why then the law?” in Galatians 3:19-29, Paul is often misunderstood to say the law of God no longer applies. We need to correct that misunderstanding.
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