Old Habits

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  Romans 12:2  NASB Renewing of your mind – When Paul calls his readers to renew their minds, what does he mean?  Does…

Essential Connections

because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.  Romans 8:7-8  NASB Hostile/ cannot – You will recall that “the mind set on” is the translator’s attempt…

It’s What You Think, Right?

For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,  Romans 8:6  NASB Mind – What a useful verse!  It seems to unequivocally support the idea that real spiritual life is cognitive.  I have to think the right things!  It’s my mind that really matters!  Oh, my,…

The Return of Reason

“But at the end of that period, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever; For His dominion is an everlasting dominion,
 And His kingdom endures from generation to generation.”  Daniel 4:34  NASB Returned – Nebuchadnezzar…

Heart-Less

And I set my mind to know wisdom and to know madness and folly; I realized that this also is striving after wind.  Ecclesiastes 1:16  NJPS Mind – When were you last in the Garden, standing in front of that Tree?  You know, the one that promises knowledge, that tempts you to think you can…

Melanchthon Lives

“The whole law and the prophets hang on these two commandments.”  Matthew 22:40  (R. T. France) Whole – How much of the Torah hangs on the two weightier commandments “love God” and “love your neighbor”?  Holos – all of it!  Agreed?  Now think about what this means.  If Yeshua is correct, then every one of…

Connected

and do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 And – How many times have you heard this verse? Dozens, I’ll bet, but we often miss the…

Carnal?

because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able {to do so,} Romans 8:7 The Mind Set On The Flesh – How are you doing in your fight for sinless perfection? Are you winning the battle…

The Hebrew Way

The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 Steadfast of Mind – So, what do we do now?  We’ve looked at the ten words (the Commandments) in detail.  We see the scope of their demands, but we know that God intended them to give us direction…