Jehovah’s grace in Christ does not excuse sin; it renews the mind, retrains desires, and produces a transformed way of life.
The Transforming Power of God’s Grace in Renewing Our Minds
THE NEW BIRTH: “What does it mean to be born again?”
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.”
Hebrews 4:12: How Is the Word of God Living and Active?
In about 56 C.E.,[1] the apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christian congregation in Rome. Within this letter, Paul drew attention to the fact that that true Christians had to make changes. He said: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you... Continue Reading →
How Can We No Longer Walk in the Futility of the Old Mind?
To no longer walk in the futility of the old mind, the believer must be renewed through the Word of God, replacing worldly thinking with divine truth.
What Does It Mean to Have the Mind of Christ?
Having the mind of Christ means being biblically minded, shaped by God’s Word, and making decisions as Jesus would, based on Scripture.
What Does It Mean for Christians to Be Sound in Mind?
To be sound in mind means living with self-control, clarity, and spiritual sobriety, governed by Scripture and empowered for holy living.
What Does It Mean to Keep the Mind Renewed?
Keeping the mind renewed means resisting worldly conformity by daily reshaping thoughts through God’s Word for holiness and discernment.
What Does it Mean to Be Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind?
To be transformed by the renewal of your mind means rejecting worldly conformity and being reshaped by God’s Word into Christ’s likeness.
How Can We Win the Battle for the Christian Mind?
Winning the battle for the Christian mind requires renewing it with God’s Word, rejecting lies, and cultivating the mind of Christ.
