The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 319 — Understanding the Works of the Flesh
Welcome to Episode 319 of The Thinklings Podcast!
What exactly does Paul mean by the “works of the flesh” in Galatians 5? This week, we examine the sins Paul identifies, consider their biblical meanings, and discuss why understanding sin accurately is essential to Christian growth.
Along the way, we share some good books, discuss poetry, and offer a few announcements!
⏱️ Episode Chapters
0:00 — Welcome, Coffee & Lord of the Rings Banter
2:51 — Announcements: IRBC Young Adult Retreat & October Book Giveaway
6:07 — Books & Business: Biblical Counseling, Poetry & Bible Study
23:00 — Main Content: Understanding the Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5)
28:00 — Sexual Immorality, Impurity & Sensuality
42:00 — Idolatry, Sorcery & False Worship
46:00 — Enmity, Strife, Jealousy, Anger & Divisions
53:20 — Drunkenness, Debauchery & Learning to Recognize Sin
📚 Books & Business
We discuss several books and literary selections, including:
The Pastor and Counseling — Jeremy Pierre and Deepak Reju
Poetry and the value of reading good literature
We also consider how careful Bible study helps us recognize the meaning and application of Scripture.
📖 Main Content: Understanding the Works of the Flesh
In Galatians 5:19–21, Paul identifies behaviors and attitudes that characterize the works of the flesh. But do we understand what these terms actually mean?
We work through Paul’s list, discussing sexual immorality, impurity, idolatry, sorcery, jealousy, anger, rivalries, divisions, drunkenness, and other sins.
Throughout the conversation, we consider how biblical definitions sometimes challenge our cultural assumptions. We also discuss the relationship between inward desires and outward behavior, and why we must avoid redefining sin according to personal preferences.
Our goal is simple: to understand what God calls sin so that we can recognize it, put it off, and walk in the Spirit.
📢 Announcements
IRBC Young Adult Retreat: Join us for the upcoming retreat at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp! Visit IRBC.org for registration information.
October Book Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of the Holy Land Illustrated Bible (CSB). Subscribe to the podcast or any of our individual Substack accounts to be entered.
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