The author wants to apply classical rhetorical criticism to determine whether "sarx" and "pneuma" in 1 Corinthians 5:5 might be a reference to the church in Corinth and not to the offender. The rhetorical arrangement of 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 is explored.

How should we understand the use of "flesh" (Greek, sarx) and "spirit" (Greek, pneuma) in Galatians 5:1-26? Is it the description of an internal human duality in a Christian? This article wants to reconsider the widespread understanding of Paul's use of the "sarx"/"pneuma" antithesis in Galatians 5-Galatians 6.