Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5035 mind » 5038 mind, the human
On account of its inner orientation the fallen human mind is in conflict with the mind of God. It is nevertheless capable of knowing God, and of being changed and renewed by him.
The human mind is the seat of reason and decision-making
Job 12:1-3 See also 1 Chronicles 17:2; 2 Chronicles 7:11; Nehemiah 5:7; Psalm 19:14; Psalm 49:3; Proverbs 15:28; Proverbs 19:21; Ecclesiastes 2:3; Ecclesiastes 8:16; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 5:12; Daniel 7:1; Romans 10:10; Romans 14:5; 1 Corinthians 14:14-15; 1 Peter 1:13; Revelation 17:9
The fallen human mind
The human mind is fatally flawed by sin
Jeremiah 17:9 See also Genesis 6:5; Genesis 8:21; 2 Chronicles 12:14; Psalm 5:9; Psalm 64:6; Psalm 73:7; Isaiah 32:6; Jeremiah 17:1; Romans 8:5-8; Ephesians 4:17-18
Even the fallen mind can know something of God through creation
Romans 1:19-20
The fallen mind tends to confuse the Creator with his creation
Isaiah 44:16-18 See also Romans 1:21-25
Consequences of the human mind's sinfulness
Sinful attitudes lead to sinful words and actions
Matthew 15:19 pp Mark 7:21-22 See also Romans 1:28-32; Ephesians 4:17-19; Colossians 2:18; 1 Timothy 6:5; 2 Timothy 3:8
Sinfulness leads to death
Romans 2:5 See also Romans 6:23; Colossians 1:21
Doubt and instability
James 1:6-8
God can change the attitudes of the sinful human mind
The mind can be convicted of sin
Psalm 51:3 See also 1 Kings 2:44; John 16:8-11
The mind can be changed
1 Thessalonians 1:9 See also 2 Chronicles 32:26; Job 42:6; Psalm 119:36; Acts 2:37; Acts 26:17-18
It is God who enlightens the mind
2 Corinthians 4:6 See also Deuteronomy 29:4 God may withhold understanding; 1 Samuel 10:9; Job 38:36; Isaiah 32:4; Jeremiah 24:7; Jeremiah 31:33; Jeremiah 32:39; Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 18:31; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 3:14
It is God who renews the human mind
Psalm 51:10 See also Titus 3:3-7
The renewed mind of the believer
Romans 12:1-2
Renewal brings knowledge of God
Colossians 1:9-10
Renewal brings peace
Philippians 4:7 See also Isaiah 26:3
Renewal leads to obedience
Romans 8:5 See also Romans 7:25; Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 1:10; Colossians 3:1-2; 1 Peter 1:13; Hebrews 8:10; Hebrews 10:16; Jeremiah 31:33
The believer's mind needs growth and renewal
2 Corinthians 11:3 See also Romans 7:22-23; Ephesians 1:17; Colossians 1:9
See also
1409 dream 1441 revelation, necessity 5894 intelligence 5904 maturity, spiritual 6178 hardness of heart 6181 ignorance 6733 repentance 8145 renewal, people of God 8361 wisdom 8408 decision-making 8419 enlightenment 8777 lust
