walkπεριπατέω
peripateō · Greek Verb
The consistent, ongoing manner of one's life or conduct; a metaphor for the Christian's lifestyle which is to be empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit.
Spiritπνεῦμα
pneuma · Greek Noun
The third person of the Trinity, the active agent in the believer's life who convicts, regenerates, indwells, and empowers the Christian to live in holiness.
fleshσάρξ
sarx · Greek Noun
The fallen human nature and sinful disposition that remains in believers even after regeneration; it is consistently opposed to the Holy Spirit and desires independence from God.
lawνόμος
nomos · Greek Noun
The Mosaic Law, or the principle of legalism; referring here to the system of rules that cannot provide the power for righteous living and from which believers are delivered through faith in Christ.
sexual immoralityπορνεία
porneia · Greek Noun
General term for sexual sin, including any sexual activity outside the bounds of the biblical covenant of marriage between a man and a woman.
impurityἀκαθαρσία
akatharsia · Greek Noun
Moral and spiritual uncleanness, specifically referring to that which makes one unfit for the presence of a holy God.
sensualityἀσέλγεια
aselgeia · Greek Noun
Lack of moral restraint; lewdness or unbridled lust that ignores social standards and God's moral law.
idolatryεἰδωλολατρεία
eidōlolatreia · Greek Noun
The worship of created things or images instead of the Creator; anything that takes the place of God as the ultimate object of trust or devotion.
sorceryφαρμακεία
pharmakeia · Greek Noun
Literally 'pharmakeia' (use of drugs); in biblical context, it refers to witchcraft, occult practices, or the use of charms and spells to manipulate spiritual or natural reality.
enmityἔχθρα
echthra · Greek Noun
Hostility or deep-seated hatred; being an enemy of someone, which is the opposite of the commanded love for one's neighbor.
strifeἔρις
eris · Greek Noun
Conflict, contention, or arguing; a spirit of self-assertion that leads to interpersonal friction and disorder.
jealousyζῆλος
zēlos · Greek Noun
The painful awareness of another's advantage or possession, often coupled with a desire to take it away or to see the other person deprived.
fits of angerθυμός
thymos · Greek Noun
Sudden outbursts of temper or explosive rage; the lack of emotional self-control.
rivalriesἐριθεία
eritheia · Greek Noun
Selfish ambition; the pursuit of one's own agenda or advancement through manipulation or partisan interest.
dissensionsδιχοστασία
dichostasia · Greek Noun
The act of causing factions, discord, or schisms within the body of believers; promoting unauthorized separate groups.
divisionsαἵρεσις
hairesis · Greek Noun
Parties, sects, or factions; creating divisive cliques within the church that destroy unity.
envyφθόνος
phthonos · Greek Noun
A feeling of resentment or jealousy regarding the possessions, qualities, or success of another; it is considered a destructive work of the flesh that disrupts community.
drunkennessμέθη
methē · Greek Noun
The act of consuming intoxicating drink to excess, leading to loss of sobriety, impaired judgment, and behavior inconsistent with a life governed by the Holy Spirit.
orgiesκῶμος
kōmos · Greek Noun
Refers to unrestrained, riotous parties or debauchery characterized by sexual immorality and excess, typical of a life lived apart from God.
kingdom of Godβασιλεία
basileia tou Theou · Greek Noun
The sovereign reign and rule of God; inheriting it refers to entering into the fullness of eternal life and communion with God in His present and future kingdom.
