Christian Life Class Notes

July 2, 2026

CHRISTIAN LIFE – LESSON 12

Sin Nature Part 6

1. Anger

   1. Definition

      1. θυμός; thumos

      2. Contrast with ὀργή (orge)

         1. Rom 2:8

         2. Eph 4:31

   2. Examples of Works of Anger

      1. Luke 4:28,29

      2. Acts 19:28

      3. Matthew 2:16

   3. Christians not to do it

      1. Eph 4:31

      2. Col 3:8

      3. 2 Cor 12:20

2. Selfish Ambition

   1. Definition

      1. ἐριθεία (eritheia)

      2. Elements of manipulative divisiveness

   2. Not right

      1. Rom 2:8

      2. 2 Cor 12:20

      3. Phil 2:3

      4. James 3:16

   3. Potentially involved in preaching Christ – Phil 1:15

3. Division

   1. Definition (διχοστασία; dichostasia)

      1. Matt 10:35

      2. Matt 24:51

   2. Evidence of Carnality – 1 Cor 3:3

   3. Dangers to Christians – Rom 16:17

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