The Mind of a Christian

He Set His Face Toward

JerusalemLuke 9:51

The Christian’s Mind• Mind, 1. the element, part,

substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc. 2. the totality of conscious or unconscious. 3. Intellect or understanding, as distinguished from the faculties of feeling and willing. Random House Dictionary

The Christian’s Mind• In the New Testament,

several Greek words addressing the thought process and will. Mind, reason, thought, will, remembrance, judgment, etc.

The Christian’s Mind• The will of a Christian

• His mind is his will to be what he ought to be.

Related to the spiritual heart!

The Christian’s Mind• Mindset• 1. An attitude, disposition or

mood. 2. An intention or

inclinationRandom House Dictionary

• One who thinks a certain way, usually based upon circumstances.

The Christian’s Mind• The mindset of a Christian• Everything he does is governed

by His faith.• Romans 12:16• Philippians 2:2• Philippians 2:5 • Romans 8:27

The Bible and the Mind•Matthew 22:37, love

God with your heart, soul and mind

• Philippians 2:2, lowliness of mind(cf. Matt. 5:3)

The Bible and the Mind•Philippians 2:5, the

mind of Christ in us

• Romans 8:5-9spiritually minded

The Bible and the Mind•Colossians 3:1-2, set

your mind on things above

• 1 Peter 1:13gird up the loins

of your mind

The Bible and the Mind•Revelation 2:23, He

searches the minds and hearts

• 2 Cor. 10:4-5bringing every

thought into captivity

The Bible and the Mind•Proverbs 23:7, as he

thinks in his heart, so is he.

• 2 Cor. 10:4-5bringing every

thought into captivity

The Bible and the Mind•Titus 1:15, …even their

mind and conscience are defiled• Philippians 4:8

meditate (think, consider) on these things

The Bible and the Mind•Hebrews 4:12, the word of

God is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart• Psalm 26:2

“Examine me, O Lord, and prove

me; Try my mind and my heart.”

The Bible and the Mind•2 Corinthians 7:9, Acts 8:22, repentance, repent

• Μετανοέω, (metanoeō,) - “to change one’s mind” (Thayer) “ to perceive

afterwards” (Vine’s)lit. “to think

afterwards • Repentance begins with the

mind!

Renewing the Mind• Renewal – to revitalize or

refresh. To make new again!• “The adjustment of the moral

and spiritual vision and thinking to the mind of God, which is designed to have a transforming effect upon the life.” (Vines Expository Dictionary)

Renewing the Mind•Romans 12:1-2,

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

Renewing the Mind•2 Corinthians 4:16,

“Even though the outward man is

perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.”

Renewing the Mind•Colossians 3:10,

“put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge, according to the image of Him whocreated him…”

Renewing the Mind•Ephesians 4:23,

“and be renewed in the spirit of your mind.”

As we strive to go on to perfection, it will begin with our renewed mindset!

Where is your mind at?