Whose works are the works of the flesh?
The works of the flesh are the works of old Adam. They are manifest, not hidden, and include sexual sins such as adultery and sexual immorality. The text lists them as the deeds of the flesh, exposed by the bright light, revealing mankind's hideous sins.
Les teaches that the works of the flesh are the works of old Adam. He says they are manifest, with no hiding or doubting, like looking in a microscope and seeing everything exposed by a bright light from below. The list starts with sexual sins, adultery, and he points out that sexual immorality has always been the most hideous of mankind's sins throughout history. This is in Galatians, where the text gets explicit and pulls no punches.
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
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Who is Paul addressing when he lists the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:19?
The works of old Adam can show up in the life of a believer who in a moment of weakness lets old Adam take over, but Paul in this passage is dealing mostly with the unbeliever and his lifestyle.