Understanding The Mind of Christ - Lesson #5 - The Holy Spirit Enforces The Mind of Christ; By: RC Blakes, Jr. 5/14/15

          UNDERSTANDING THE MIND OF CHRIST  

                   Lesson #5 The Holy Spirit Enforces The Mind Of Christ

We cannot consistently manifest the threefold mind of Christ modeled in Philippians 2 (Unity - Humility- Selflessness) without the Holy Spirit.

IMPACT POINT! A Person May Know All Of Christ' Teachings And Have None Of His Attitude.

To know the bible is not enough to manifest the attitude of Christ. One may know the book and have none of the spirit. You will never manifest the principle of the text without the involvement of the Holy Spirit.

1. The Holy Spirit Triggers A Knowing Of Right And Wrong

At conversion there is a feeling of what is of God and what is not. Many times it is much later in the study of scripture that the believer begins to truly understand why certain things would grieve him/ her.

John 16:13-14; 13. But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future]. 14. He will honor and glorify Me, because He will take of (receive, draw upon) what is Mine and will reveal (declare, disclose, transmit) it to you. AMPLIFIED

To know the mind of Christ is to gain an understanding of Him that transcends carnal knowledge. There's a knowing of Him that comes only by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:17-18; 17. That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

The text uses the phrase "understanding being enlightened".

IMPACT POINT! The Word Enlightened Literally Translates As Having Light Placed Upon Something. When Our Understanding Is Enlightened God Shines Light On Certain Areas That Were Dark Previously. We Cannot See Without The Holy Spirit.

2. THE HOLY SPIRIT CAUSES THE BIBLE TO COME ALIVE IN OUR ATTITUDES

In the heart of a true Believer the Bible is more than a book; it becomes the very constitution of the believer's walk. The Holy Spirit is the only agent that can take the principles from the pages and plant them into the character of the believer.

2 Corinthians 3:6;  Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

The Believer receives the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at conversion. He then awakens the nature of Christ in us.

IMPACT POINT! As We Feed Our Spirits With The Word Of God Our Minds Are Renewed To Yield To The Influence Of The Spirit.

There is no transformation of character without the Holy Spirit. The attitude of the believer is not changed because he knows the verses. It requires the specific work of sanctification

1 CORINTHIANS 2:14-16; 14. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

3. AS WE YIELD TO HIM HE BEGINS TO MANIFEST THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST THROUGH US

Spiritual maturity is all about how much or little one is yielded to the Holy Spirit.

IMPACT POINT! Spiritual Maturity Is Always About How Much Of Your Attitude Is Influenced By The Holy Spirit.

Galatians 5:22-25; 22. But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness. 23. Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]. 24. And those who belong to Christ Jesus (the Messiah) have crucified the flesh (the godless human nature) with its passions and appetites and desires. 25. If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spiritwe have our life in God, let us go forwardwalking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.] AMPLIFIED

IMPACT POINT! As We Grow In Christ The Holy Spirit Will Manifest The Nature Of Christ More And More. It Will Get To The Point That The Old You Will Be Dead.

Romans 8:13-14; 13. For if you live according to [the dictates of] the flesh, you will surely die. But if through the power of the [Holy] Spirit you are [habitually] putting to death (making extinct, deadening) the [evil] deeds prompted by the body, you shall [really and genuinely] live forever. 14. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Romans 8:7-9; 7. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

1 Corinthians 2:12-16; 12. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

1. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GIVEN TO US THAT WE MIGHT KNOW

1492. εἴδω eídō; To see. This verb is obsolete in the pres. act. for which horáō (G3708), to see with perception, is used. The tenses derived from the meaning of eídō form two families, one of which has exclusively the meaning of to see, the other that of to know.

2. THE HOLY SPIRIT TEACHES US TO COMPARE SPIRITUAL THINGS WITH SPIRITUAL THINGS.

3. THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES US U DERSTANDING OF THINGS THE CARNAL MIND CAN'T PERCEIVE.

4. THE HOLY SPIRIT CAUSES US TO JUDGE ALL THINGS.

Romans 8:26-27; 26. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.