No one can be saved unless he is born again by the power of God’s Holy Spirit. “Ye must be born again,” says Jesus. The necessity is absolute; not merely, “Ye may be born again,” but “Ye must be born again.” See: How Are We to Understand Satan’s Battle for the Christian Mind? Nothing else will take... Continue Reading →
How Are We to Understand Satan’s Battle for the Christian Mind?
In the 20th century alone, the United States saw the First World War or Great War, Russian Civil War, Second World War, as well as the Cold War, French Indochina War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the Afghan War, the Iraq War, and the ongoing War on Terror. One would... Continue Reading →
How Can We Deal with Spiritual Sicknesses of Mind and Heart?
Psalm 44:18 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 18 Our heart has not turned back, Nor do our steps deviate from your path; We think of some of the most notorious killers in human histories, such as serial killers, Dennis Rader (the BTK Killer, murdered 10), Ricardo Ramirez (The Night Stalker, murdered 13), Ted Bundy (Murdered 30-36),... Continue Reading →
How Can We No Longer Walk in the Futility of the Old Mind?
Revelation 12:9, 12 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 9 And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole inhabited earth; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. 12 Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell... Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean to Have the Mind of Christ?
Romans 15:5 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 5 Now may the God who gives endurance and comfort grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, There are over 41,000 Christian denominations around the world, all claiming to be “the truth” and “the way” (John 8:31-32; 14:6; Ac 9:1-2), making... Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean for Christians to Be Sound in Mind?
1 Peter 4:7 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 7 Now the end of all things is at hand; therefore be sound in mind, and well balanced in prayers. We had spoken of the “last days” at length earlier. The reason Peter could say, “The end of all things is at hand,” is that the life,... Continue Reading →
What Does It mean to Keep the Mind Renewed?
Once we are transformed by the renewal of our mind, how do we keep it that way? The Apostle Paul wrote, Romans 7:14-25 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I... Continue Reading →
What Does it Mean to Be Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind?
Romans 12:2 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable[1] and perfect. If one were to ponder the marvelous achievements of humans over... Continue Reading →
How Can We Win the Battle for the Christian Mind?
In the 20th century alone, the United States saw the First World War or Great War, Russian Civil War, Second World War, as well as the Cold War, French Indochina War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the Afghan War, the Iraq War, and the ongoing War on Terror. One would... Continue Reading →