Galatians 5:19-21 The Works of the Flesh (April 26, 2025 AM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

About this episode

This sermon explores the implications of living according to the flesh as warned by Paul in Galatians 5:19-21, emphasizing the importance of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life.

"Can someone claim faith in Christ while continuing to live according to the flesh? In Galatians 5:19–21, Paul gives one of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture: those who practice the works of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God. This sermon carefully explains why this does not contradict justification by faith alone. Good works are not the grounds of justification, but the consistent practice of the flesh reveals something deeper: the absence of the Holy Spirit. Paul’s warning forces us to examine the reality of our profession. This message walks through Paul’s list of the works of the flesh, including: sexual immorality idolatry and sorcery jealousy, rage, and envy division and schism drunkenness and revelry every form of flesh-dominated living The issue is not perfection, but direction. A life ruled by the flesh reveals a heart unchanged by grace. Yet there is gospel hope: “such were some of you.” Through Christ, sinners are washed, sanctified, and taught to walk by the Spirit. The warning is severe, but it is meant to drive us not to legalism, but to Christ and the Spirit he gives. #Galatians #WorksOfTheFlesh #Sanctification #HolySpirit #Repentance…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Michael Grasso

Topics covered

• faith and works
• works of the flesh
• sanctification
• Christian living
• Holy Spirit
• repentance

Keywords

• Galatians
• works of the flesh
• justification by faith
• good works
• Christianity
• gospel hope
• Holy Spirit
• repentance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Galatians 5:19-21

Places: Kingdom of God

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