Category: Between the Lines – Blogs
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THE GODLY MIND: RENEWED, CONVINCED, DETERMINED
More phrases we commonly use regarding the mind: What is on your mind?, I have the presence of mind to…, If you’ve a mind to do it, mind over matter. These are all phrases that speak to a purposeful mind, one that is determined to accomplish something, mindfulness. In this lesson we will look at…
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THE TROUBLED & ANXIOUS MIND
Having “peace of mind”, “put one’s mind at ease”, “put one’s mind at rest” are all phrases we use when someone has a troubled mind. A troubled mind can be a doubting mind. It is not at rest and is constantly questioning all that is in it’s world. A Christian is not to live like…
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THE MIND OF CHRIST
Think about all of the things the mind of Christ is: selfless, loving, sacrificial, etc. You could say He has a “one-track mind”, “peace of mind”, “healthy state of mind”, “us on His mind.” Paul tells us that we have the mind of Christ, so we should study to find out what that is and…
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THE DOUBLE-MIND (Part 2)
Hosea 10:2 What was “wrong” with the heart of Israel?___________________ What will God do to their altars and sacred pillars?______________ Double-mindedness makes God angry. When we don’t have our heart completely set on God, forsaking worldly thoughts and desires, He is jealous. He wants our complete devotion. One of Satan’s most successful weapons is distractions.…
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THE DOUBLE-MIND (Part 1)
Make your mind up! We have all said or at least thought this when someone is wavering about a decision. The Bible speaks about those who are double minded, not being able to make a decision. Or, those whose opinion is based on something they recently heard. They don’t have a sound, stable mind. Israel…
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GOD’S BIG WORDS –#6
What is the conclusion of the whole matter when it comes to God’s Big Words? Consider this passage: Romans 3:23-26—for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus; whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through…
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THE CARNAL (WORLDLY) MIND
Paul writes much about the carnal and the carnal mind. The greek word translated carnal is sarx which is usually translated flesh or carnal. Defined by Thayer it “denotes mere human nature, the earthly nature of man apart from divine influence, and therefore prone to sin and opposed to God.” Paul usually contrasts the carnal…
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GOD’S BIG WORDS –#5
So good to be with you again! I appreciate this opportunity. Our last word to look at this week is Reconciliation. Another big word! Reconciliation This word means reunited, made friends again. It is wonderful to learn that man is reconciled to God, not God to man. God seeks us out to be reconciled to…
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THE REMEMBERING MIND (part 2)
Remind Me! THE IMPORTANCE OF REMEMBERING John 14:26 Who was going to help the Apostles remember? 2 Peter 1:5-15 In verse 12, what is Peter reminding them of? The phrase “these things” occurs several times in this passage and refers back to the list of virtues in verses 5-7. In your Bible, underline the phrase…
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GOD’S BIG WORDS –#4
Hello sisters! God has blessed us with another day of life. Let us be thankful! Today we will look at one word to study—Regeneration. Regeneration This word means to be reborn, new birth. Ye which have followed me in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye…