theologyofone

I like it. "As we walk and grow in the maturity of the Lord we understand what a great man of God once said, "I sin less, but repent more" Yes we need to exercise our faith. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1 Tim 4:7 The more we exercise our faith the more it become part of our thought process. If we fail repent start over.

Renewing the Mind. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalted itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Corinthians 10:5 Wow, bringing every thought, is that even possible. I wish to throw out a hypothesis of mine. As I see it, we have a present conscious that we live in moment by moment, and a self-conscious that is a mystery. The sub-conscious mind has its roots in the past (old man) it triggers responses that we may or may not be aware of. Have you ever awoken from a sleep with a song in your head that sometimes sets the mood for the day (secular or Christian)? I was a drug addict and we called some of these thought stinking thinking or triggers. In short this has been my thoughts on this. Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” This is one of the first verse I memorized (some 44 years ago) I believe there is an intellectual understanding of the Word and a transforming understanding of the Word the latter is transforming, reaches the subconscious. It changes the heart which changes the will but is every thought even possible? I have much thought on this but what are thought of others?

When Adam sinned, He conquered Adam who was ruler of the earth and now reside as ruler. Ephesians 2:2 is the prince power of the air and sets the course of this world. “Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience” Ephesians 6:12 states rulers of darkness, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places”. There is a hierarchy where Satan angels (fallen) are over certain geographical areas Daniel 10 depict a war spiritual battle of evil angels and Gods angels. It took Daniels prayer 21 days for answer. 10:10-12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. Michael the archangel watches over Israel Daniel 12:1 Humans are till accountable for their own behavior (sins) look at what happened before the flood. God allows Satan to have an agenda until the coming of our Lord. It's only going to get worse.

Jesus died for sinners. If you are a child of God. This you know for sure. It is the devil causing doubt this is what he does. Read the scriptures renew you mind replace the old doubting thoughts with the Word of God. This two verses (there are many more) assure us that once God make us known to Him nothing can change that. Are salvation is assured. The Holy Spirit is our seal and our teacher. John 10:27-29 “John My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.” Ephesians 1:13-14 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory Your mind is full of worldly thought that work on impulses. If we don’t replace them with the study and meditation of the Word. It will rule us. In Closing I leave you with this Roman 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” I will follow you and pray for you. Lord Jesus watch over adoptedwatcher and give her a great desire for your Word in the name of Jesus.

I have the right to do anything," you say--but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"--but not everything is constructive 1 Corinthians 10:23 You need to ask yourself how is this helping me grow in Christ can I make better use of my time

Wonderful series there are 5/5 Bought the book as well, great insight.