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The result for the whole-hearted Christian: Rom 8:6 (life and peace); Phil 4:7; Col 3:15; Is 26:3 (peace) He/she is completely transformed through the renewal of the mind. Rom 12:1-2. 2.3. The Renewed Mind – a gift and a process 2.3.1. 2.Tim 1:7 The renewed mind – a gift 2.3.1. Rom 12:2 The renewed mind – a process 2.3.2. A renewed mind can think new thoughts. Is not limited by old ways of thinking. 1.Cor 2:16; Phil 2:5 Conclusion: When a bad thought will enter, the peace disappears. If we practice our authority in 2.Cor 10:3-5, the peace will be restored. We decide which thoughts we shall think!! Phil 4:8; 1.Pet 1:13
Section 3: TO THINK GOD’S THOUGHTS Introduction Rom 12:2: A renewed mind gives insight into God’s thoughts 3.1. The requirement for a renewed mind – to be different Change - metamorphosis = total change like the one that happens when a butterfly develops from a worm. Rom 12:2. What characterizes the world? Fear is the driving force in most un-born again people's lives, and many take the fear with them after they have been saved. Hebr 2:14-15; 1.John 4:18; Phil 4:6-7 It is impossible to have a renewed mind thinking God’s thoughts if our mind is full of fear. 3.2. God’s thoughts 3.2.1. Is 55:7-9 The contrast between the unrighteous persons thoughts and God’s thoughts. The unrighteous shall leave his thoughts and get part in God’s thoughts and ways. 3.2.2. Hebr 8:10 God’s laws in our mind – the great promise of the new covenant. 3.2.3. 1.Cor 2:9-12+16 We have knowledge about God’s secrets, because we have learnt to think his thoughts. 3.2.4. God thinks 3.2.4.1. Thoughts that creates 3.2.4.2. Thoughts that change the situations
3.3.4.3. Thoughts of peace,
future and hope Eph 4:18 3.2.6. 1.Cor 2:16 The mind/thoughts of the born-again person (Phil 4:7). Keep ones thoughts in Jesus Christ. 3.2.7. Is 55:7-9 Turn to the Lord’s thoughts. 3.2.8. Gen. 50:20 God thought it for good (2.Sam 14:14) 3.2.9. 1.Cor 13:11 These are thoughts that are signs of maturity. 3.2.10. Hebr 11:19 Abraham was thinking God’s thoughts. 3.3. A mind that is thinking God’s thoughts. 3.3.1. Rom 8:5-6 The mind is the meeting place between the world and God. The thoughts for the flesh and the world spread death. The thoughts from God’s Spirit in your born-again spirit spread life. 3.3.2. Prov. 3:5 It is God’s thoughts about the situation that matters. Your thoughts have to be put aside. 3.3.3. Gen. 18:17ff Abraham learnt to know God’s thoughts and influenced on God’s plans. Conclusion 2.Tim 1:7 Section 4.: A MIND WITH A SOLID FOUNDATION Introduction In your mind decides what is going to dominate you – the spirit from the inside or the world from the outside. More people have problems with their soul that with their bodies. 4.1. You can be attacked where you are strongest 1.Cor 3:3 4.1.1. The Mind – controlled man Lets his own thoughts and ideas dominate themselves. 4.1.2. The Will – controlled man Governed by his own will 4.1.3. The Emotion – controlled man Goes up and down according to his emotions. Gal 5:16. We shall be dominated by our spirit from the inside. 4.2. A mind with a solid foundation Is 26:3 God wants you to have a mind with a solid foundation. Hold fast on God’s thoughts. Hold fast on the anointing. A mind that does not waver but is steadfast towards the goal. 4.3. To rule your mind/spirit Prov 25:28 We can choose what we want to think. We rule our mind. This can be a problem for new converts who come right from the world. Our mind grows stronger and stronger when the Holy Spirit dominates our life. 4.4. Throw away the worries – fill your thoughts with that which is good Phil 4:6-8 Be anxious for nothing – an order! You decide what you want to think about, not God. The faith shall dominate your way of thinking. Before you think the thoughts, ask yourself: Is it true? Is it noble? Is it just? Is it pure? Is it lovely? Is it of good report? Is it a virtue? Is it praiseworthy? THEN YOU CAN THINK THE THOUGHT! Conclusion: Think the thoughts that are worthy one who has the mind of Christ. Section 5: THE MARK OF THE RENEWED MIND Introduction Our most important priority: To make disciples. Out most important area of work: The Mind. The most comprehensive job is not to get people saved, but to make disciples of them who have been saved (Rom 12:2). 5.1. Power, love and a sound mind 2.Tim 1:7 5.1.1. God has, in the new man who is within us, given us the possibility to live a life characterized by power, love and a sound mind. 5.1.2. By influencing us from the outside, the devil wants to lead us into a live characterized by discouragement, lack of power, criticism, negativism and instability. Are you living from the inside and out (2.Cor 4:18)? Or are you living from the outside and in. That what you see, hears and read influences you. A renewed Christian lives from within and out. Your mind mirrors what is in your spirit. Your words tell what is in your mind, and your life reflects your thoughts and your words. Your mind can block or open up for what is in your spirit.
5.2. Is this your mind? 5.2.1. The critical mind Always looking for faults. It is normal that everything is bad. Focusing on every tiny detail that can be criticized. 1.Thess 5:21; Math 7:1-5
5.2.2. The wavering and indecisive mind Cannot make decisions. Coming after in every thing. Two faces and no backbone. Hebr 12:12-13 5.2.3. The hasty mind Jumps to the first and the best (Prov 14:23; 19:2). If you take your time to think through the matter, it is often an expression of greater faith than if you act hastily. Listen to your inner man. Prov 2:2-5+10-11
5.2.4. The split mind Has 100 things going on at the same time. Engages himself in everything. Prov 24:27
5.3. When the renewed mind is thinking: The old one Joshua 13:1 The young one 1.Tim 4:12 The weak Is 40:29-31 The strong Ex 15:2 The sick Is 53:3-4 The healthy Rom 8:11 The new-saved Eph 1:2 The experienced Christian Is 43:18-19 Conclusion Joshua 14:6-7 Written & taken by permission of Dr. Leif S. Jacobsen , http://www.theword.no/engelsk/indexE.htm Back to the List of Articles by Dr. Leif Jacobsen
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