Renewing the Mind

What is to be renewed?
The thoughts and beliefs of our mind. We will make choices (our will) and respond emotionally based upon the thoughts and beliefs we hold.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
And we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5b

Why does it need to be renewed?
First, because God commands (Romans 12:2). Also, because our minds are thinking in contradiction to our new nature (our new identity). Experiencing our new identity is found in the process of renewing our minds; change happens only through our active participation.
You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your mind; and to put on your new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24

How is the mind renewed?
By choosing to respond in faith to God’s Word in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit + God’s Word + our will = Renewing Process
Some good Scriptures on this subject are the ones previously mentioned plus:
If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3:1-2
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8
The Christian life is not just a group of principles but a relationship with God. We can get to know God as we devotionally study the Bible.
Some practical steps are to focus on God in your prayer life and to learn about Him and His promises and principles in His Word.
Remember to focus on thoughts and beliefs, not on your emotions as well as deal with one area of your life at a time as God leads you there.
But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16b

Renewing the Mind

What is to be renewed?

The thoughts and beliefs of our mind. We will make choices (our will) and respond emotionally based upon the thoughts and beliefs we hold.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
And we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5b

Why does it need to be renewed?
First, because God commands (Romans 12:2). Also, because our minds are thinking in contradiction to our new nature (our new identity). Experiencing our new identity is found in the process of renewing our minds; change happens only through our active participation.
You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your mind; and to put on your new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24

How is the mind renewed?
By choosing to respond in faith to God’s Word in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit + God’s Word + our will = Renewing Process
Some good Scriptures on this subject are the ones previously mentioned plus:
If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3:1-2
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8
The Christian life is not just a group of principles but a relationship with God. We can get to know God as we devotionally study the Bible.
Some practical steps are to focus on God in your prayer life and to learn about Him and His promises and principles in His Word.
Remember to focus on thoughts and beliefs, not on your emotions as well as deal with one area of your life at a time as God leads you there.
But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16b

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A Dwelling Place

"being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit." Ephesians 2:22

A Dwelling Place

"being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit." Ephesians 2:22



What does that mean, Lord?

FROM ATHEISM TO CHRISTIANITY by A.S.A. Jones

An ex-atheist finds faith in God through Christianity after more than twenty years of atheism. Learn about the discoveries that led to Jesus Christ. I was a devout atheist for over twenty years. In July of 1998, I finally managed to see the biblical truths that had managed to elude me. The following is an account of how I went from hardcore skepticism to hardcore worship of the Savior, Jesus Christ. RATIONAL THOUGHT REPLACES THE GOD OF MY YOUTH I was raised a Roman Catholic in a home where the name of Jesus Christ and God was never mentioned. I was encouraged to attend catechism and church every weekend, but the concept of God was never made completely real to me. I entertained the notion as any child would, but I just wasn't into the imaginary friend scene and by the time I was thirteen, I had concluded that God was merely a vicious adult version of the Easter bunny. I abandoned the lie, informed my upset parents that I would no longer be attending church, and began seeking truth. In the absence of a religious belief to answer life's questions, I turned my mental energy to science. Science had an awesome track record of solving many problems and its resulting technology had provided tangible benefits to all of mankind. Science was the answer! I reasoned that if we could educate our populations and continue to make advances in medicine, agriculture and energy production, we would one day have the mythical Eden as our reality. I threw myself into my studies, determined to become a scientific messiah who would one day deliver people from the bondage of disease. At the age of sixteen, my IQ and my grades made me eligible for my high school's early release program and I began my studies in biology and chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh. Read more.....http://www.ex-atheist.com/6.html

As I stayed home from work wanting some solitude. Away from people,

Each of us will at some point in our lives look upon a loved one and ask the question:"We are willing, Lord, but what can we do?"For it is true that we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don't know what part of ourselves to give, or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it is those we live with, and should know, who elude us. But we can still love them. We can love completely, without complete understanding.

-A RIVER RUNS THROUGHT IT

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God's Word Reveals the Root of Our Problems

The solution to the problems we struggle with can be discovered by addressing the root of our problems as revealed in God's Word.

Romans 1:25-identifies man's basic root problem.

For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator.

The root of problems began in the Garden,when Eve believed the serpent and being decieved, chose to disregard God's warning. Adam chose to join Eve rather than obey God. They both decided to determine for themselves what is true and what is good. They chose to live life independent of God and rely on their own reason rather than God's Word.

Genesis 3:1-7

A Key Principle

"A lie believed as truth will affect your life as if it were

true-even though it is a lie."

Emotions can be messy when they seem more true than God's Word.

Our emotions are manageable.

Recognize: Your Emotions!

Ask God to show you what emotions you are feeling.

Express: Your Emotions To God!

a. He already knows them.

b. "I'm so mad I could........"

Evaluate: Emotions In Light Of God's Word!

a. Are my emotions in charge?

b. What are they reflecting about my beliefs?

Decide: To Replace Thinking And Behavior With God's Truth.

what is missing in our lives?

Purpose, meaning, a reason for living, these are all things we desire and search for in life. Despite steps each one of us takes to find purpose and meaning in life, we still feel empty, unfulfilled. That is because there is a spiritual emptiness in each of our lives. We each have a hole in our heart, a spiritual vacuum deep within our soul-a "God-shape blank." Possessions wont' fill this hole, nor will success. Relationships alone cannot satisfy this emptiness, and morality, in and of itself, falls miserably short of occupying this space. In fact, even religion cannot fill the void in our heart.

There is only one way to effectively fill that void. This way will not only help us to have a life that is full and rich on this earth, but more important, will give us the absolute hope of spending eternity in the presence of God. Before we can truly appreciate this good news, though, we need to understand the bad news, which is a serious problem we all have.

The problem is: SIN

God so long to talk to you....through the Bible.

Inspire: Extreme

Inspire: Extreme

I really enjoy your post. I liked the part that you shared about your Kindle 2. Why? I was thinking of purchasing one but was having second thoughts about it. But you have described how much you enjoyed it and so I am encouraged to invest in one of the Kindle new generation. Also, I like that you love the Lord and so your web. I will be praying for you that the Lord will continue to bless you and your family. Stand strong and embrace the Father
's Word and let it take roots in your heart.

In His Step,
Chris