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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.

The mind of Christ discloses the mind of God

In relation to righteousness, holiness and the law

John 14:9-11 See also Matthew 5:17; John 15:10; 1 Corinthians 1:30

In mercy

1 Timothy 1:15-16 See also Matthew 9:12-13 pp Mark 2:17 pp Luke 5:31-32; Hosea 6:6; Matthew 23:23; Jude 21

The mind of Christ is made known to believers by the Holy Spirit

John 14:26 See also John 16:12-15; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:11-13

The plans and purposes of Jesus Christ are made known to the first Christians by the Spirit

Acts 16:6-7 See also Acts 8:29; Acts 10:19; Acts 11:12,28; Acts 13:2; Acts 15:28

Knowledge of the mind of Christ leads to holiness

1 Corinthians 2:14-16 See also Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Peter 4:1-2

See also

2054  Christ, mind of
3263  Holy Spirit, guidance
5135  blindness, spiritual
5766  attitudes to life
8128  guidance, receiving
8226  discernment
8272  holiness, growth in
8347  spiritual growth