The Next Most Important Step After Being Born Again
INTRODUCTION I. Laying the Foundation to this Teaching
1 Peter 1:23 ; Corinthians 5:17 ; John 3:3-6 ; 1 Peter 2:1-2 ; Galatians 6:15 ; Titus 3:5
II. Why is it important to renew the mind?
By nature, the mind is hostile toward God.
Romans 8:7; Colossians 1:20-21; Ephesians 2:1-3; Ephesians 4:17-18; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Romans 1:28; Romans 12:1-2; Romans 12:1-2 (AMP); Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:10; Colossians 3:16; 1 Peter 1:13-22 (AMP); 1 Peter 1:13-22 (TPT); James 1:21
The right mental state/a renewed mind helps/enables us to better use our faith so that we can enjoy the benefits of the redemptive work that Jesus accomplished for us. Romans 1:16-17; Grace References: 1 Peter 1:10 (KJV, AMPC, and TPT)
III. DEFINITIONS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO RENEW THE MIND?
Conformed Defined: G4964 suschēmatizō To fashion alike, that is, to conform one’s self (i.e. one’s mind and character) to another’s pattern, (fashion one’s self according to) To fit in their mold or frame.
Transformed Defined: G3339 – metamorphoō To change into another form, to transform, to transfigure
Renewing Defined: Anakainōsis (G342) Renovation Complete change for the better
Renewed Defined: G365: Ananēoō To renovate, that is, reform: Page3 Renovate/Renovation Defined: Webster 1828 Definition To renew; to restore to the first state, or to a good state, after decay, destruction or depravation. As the renovation of the heart by grace.
Spirit Defined: G4151 – pneuma In this instance: Mental disposition
Mind Defined: G3563 – nous The intellect, understanding.
Good Defined – G18 – agathos Pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy, excellent, distinguished, upright, honourable
Acceptable Defined – G2101 – euarestos Fully agreeable: wellpleasing.
Perfect Defined – G5046 – teleios Complete , of full age, mature, finished
Will of God Defined – G2307 – thelēma Purpose, decree; desire, pleasure,.