Dictionary of Bible Themes The mind of Christ reveals the essence of God's nature. Jesus Christ desires that his followers adopt his attitudes; this comes about through the work of the Holy Spirit. John 14:9-11The mind of Christ discloses the mind of God See also In relation to righteousness, holiness and the law Matthew 5:17John 15:10 1 Corinthians 1:30 1 Timothy 1:15-16 See also In mercy Matthew 9:12-13Hosea 6:6 pp Mk 2:17 Matthew 23:23pp Lk 5:31-32 Jude 1:21John 14:26 The mind of Christ is made known to believers by the Holy Spirit See also John 16:12-15Romans 8:9 1 Corinthians 2:11-13 Acts 16:6-7 See also The plans and purposes of Jesus Christ are made known to the first Christians by the Spirit Acts 8:29; 10:19; 11:12,28; 13:2; 15:281 Corinthians 2:14-16 Knowledge of the mind of Christ leads to holiness See also Philippians 2:5-111 Peter 4:1-2 See also 2054 Jesus Christ, mind of3263 Holy Spirit, guidance 5135 blindness, spiritual 5766 attitudes to life 8130 guidance, from godly people 8226 discernment 8273 holiness, ethical aspects 8347 spiritual growth |
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