Galatians vs Corinthians

[LW97]

We know through the Apostle Paul's Epistles that the Church of Galatia was a legalistic church and the Church of Corinth was a carnal one. We know that both sides are bad. But on which side do you see yourself?

 

[graceNpeace]

We know through the Apostle Paul's Epistles that the Church of Galatia was a legalistic church and the Church of Corinth was a carnal one. We know that both sides are bad. But on which side do you see yourself?

This is just an absurd question isn't it?
So...everyone is either legalistic or carnal?
Really!!!!!!

 

[HeRoseFromTheDead]

We know through the Apostle Paul's Epistles that the Church of Galatia was a legalistic church and the Church of Corinth was a carnal one. We know that both sides are bad. But on which side do you see yourself?

Which camp are you in?

 

[Dino246]

We know through the Apostle Paul's Epistles that the Church of Galatia was a legalistic church and the Church of Corinth was a carnal one. We know that both sides are bad. But on which side do you see yourself?

Please read up on the logical fallacy variously called "excluded middle", "false dilemma", "false dichotomy" or "bifurcation".

It's what you've employed here.

 

[Nehemiah6]

We know through the Apostle Paul's Epistles that the Church of Galatia was a legalistic church and the Church of Corinth was a carnal one. We know that both sides are bad. But on which side do you see yourself?

One cannot -- and should not -- paint whole churches with the same brush. There were some in the churches of Galatia promoting legalism and many in the church at Corinth promoting divisions. The lesson for all Christians is that neither trend is acceptable to God and both must be avoided.

 

[LW97]

Which camp are you in?

Honestly, none.

 

[LW97]

This is just an absurd question isn't it?
So...everyone is either legalistic or carnal?
Really!!!!!!

Hey bro, you missunderstood. The issue is: we should be none. But everybody struggles in his grace walk. Do you rather see yourself connected with legalism or carnality?

 

[LW97]

One cannot -- and should not -- paint whole churches with the same brush. There were some in the churches of Galatia promoting legalism and many in the church at Corinth promoting divisions. The lesson for all Christians is that neither trend is acceptable to God and both must be avoided.

AMEN! That's the answer I wanted to hear!

 

[breno785au]

We know through the Apostle Paul's Epistles that the Church of Galatia was a legalistic church and the Church of Corinth was a carnal one. We know that both sides are bad. But on which side do you see yourself?

Both at times, and we all would be fooling ourselves if we denied either at some point in our walk as the Holy Spirit works to renew our minds.

 

[Didymous]

AMEN! That's the answer I wanted to hear!

If that's the answer you wanted to hear, then why didn't you ask a different question? There are four possible answers to your question: Galatians, Corinthians; both, or neither.

 

[Ralph-]

We know through the Apostle Paul's Epistles that the Church of Galatia was a legalistic church and the Church of Corinth was a carnal one. We know that both sides are bad. But on which side do you see yourself?

The legalist really isn't any less carnal than the fleshly, carnal Christian, he just thinks he is. The legalist has a facade of restraint and holiness that deceives him into thinking his behavior is somehow different or better than the one who is living in licentiousness.

 

[SovereignGrace]

There’s only two sides, God’s and Satan’s. God put me on His side.

 

[Nehemiah6]

If that's the answer you wanted to hear, then why didn't you ask a different question? There are four possible answers to your question: Galatians, Corinthians; both, or neither.

Three of those answers are not even options. We are to learn some valuable lessons from the epistles, not imitate those who are failing in their Christian walk.

 

[Didymous]

Three of those answers are not even options. We are to learn some valuable lessons from the epistles, not imitate those who are failing in their Christian walk.

If they weren't options, then we'd all be perfect Christians. If you mean they aren't intelligent options, then of course I agree with you, sir.