The Condemnation of the Carnal Nature (Galatians 5:19-21)

Reformed Thinking · Jun 10, 2026 · 32m · transcript

Deep Dive into The Condemnation of the Carnal Nature (Galatians 5:19-21)The Apostle Paul’s exposition of the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:19-21 serves as a profound theological diagnosis of fallen human nature and a strict warning to the early church. Written to congregations situated between the pressures of Jewish legalism and the temptations of pagan libertinism, this passage attacks both self-righteousness and the abuse of grace. Paul emphasizes that the sinful nature is not merely a hidden, abstract concept but an active force that publicly manifests itself through undeniable…