1 The Mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:16

2  “For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”

3 Strong on “mind”  “…the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning:--mind, understanding.”  Strong’s dictionary

4 Philippians 2:1-8  “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”

5 Introduction  We can have confidence in Christ!  Experience the love of Christ!  This mind is to be in us! “For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ” - 1 Corinthians 2:16

6 The Mind of Christ  Was a mind of love!  Vs. 2 – “Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind”  John 3:16-17  Romans 8:35-37  Ephesians 2:4; 5:1-2

7 The Mind of Christ  Was a mind of one accord, one mind!  Vs. 2 – “Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind”  John 10:30; 17:22  Romans 12:5  1 Corinthians 3:8; 12:12  1 John 5:7

8 The Mind of Christ  Was a mind without pride or vainglory!  Vs. 3 – “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory…”  Christ was low in stature during His earthly ministry:  Born in a manger – Luke 2:7  The son of a carpenter – Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3  Entered Jerusalem on a donkey – John 12:15  Zechariah 9:9  Not an earthly King – John 18:33-36  Had no place to lay His head – Luke 9:58  Crucified between two thieves – Matthew 27:35-38  Buried in another man’s tomb – Matthew 27:58-60

9 The Mind of Christ  A mind that esteemed others better than himself!  Vs. 3 – “esteem other better than themselves”  Came to save sinners!  1 Timothy 1:15; Romans 5:8-9  1 Thessalonians 5:9-10  2 Corinthians 5:14-15  Psalms 53:1-3  Romans 3:10, 12, 23

10 The Mind of Christ  A mind who served others!  Vs. 3 – “and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men”  Mark 10:43-45  John 13:1-15  Hebrews 6:9-12

11 The Mind of Christ  A mind who looked not his own things!  Vs. 4 – “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others”  1 Corinthians 10:24, 33; 13:5

12 Conclusion  What is your mind?  Is it the mind of Christ?  A mind…  Of Love  One accord, one mind  Without pride or vain glory  Who esteemed others  Who served others  Who looked not on His own things

13 The Mind of Christ Part 2 1 Peter 2:21-25

14 1 Peter 2:21-25  “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls”

15 The Mind of Christ  Was a militant mind!  Matthew 23:1-39  Vs. 4-7  Vs  “Woe” - a primary exclamation of grief!  Vs , 23, 25, 27, 29  Matthew 5:17-48  “Ye have heard…”  Vs. 21,27, 33, 38, 43  “But I say unto you…”  Vs. 22, 28, 32, 39, 42, 44  Matthew 6:1-8  Attacks their manner of prayer!  Teaches His disciples how to pray – vs  We must be militant like Christ! – Philippians 1:17; Jude 3

16 The Mind of Christ  Was a compassionate mind!  “33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots” - Luke 23:33-34  Matthew 9:36; 14:14; 15:32; 20:29-34  Jesus taught and commanded compassion:  Matthew 18:23-35  Matthew 5:43-48  Must extend compassion, especially to our enemies!  Vs. 44

17 The Mind of Christ  Was a committed mind!  “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously”  1 Peter 2:21-23  Commitment involves…  Sacrifice – Christ is our sacrifice!  Ephesians 5:1-2; Hebrews 9:26; Romans 12:1-2  Toil & Labor  Matthew 9:37-38  Trusting in and doing the Lord’s will  Matthew 7:21-23; Proverbs 3:5; 14:12  Endurance  Matthew 24:8-13; James. 5:11

18 The Mind of Christ  Was a pure mind!  “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously”  1 Peter 2:21-23  Christ purified us – Hebrews 9:13-18  Matthew 5:8; Romans 3:24-25; 5:1-8; 1 John 1:7  We are to remain pure!  1 John 3:1-3; 2:1-2  2 Timothy 2:19-21  James 1:27; 4:8  1 Peter 1:22  Philippians 4:1-8

19 The Mind of Christ  Was a scriptural mind!  Jesus relied on scripture to refute the devil and religious leaders of his day!  When tempted by the Devil!  Matthew 4:1-11  “it is written” – vs. 4, 6. 7, 10  When he cast out the money changers!  Matthew 21:12-13  Cf. Isaiah 56:7  This is an example we must follow!  We must abide in the doctrine of Christ  2 John 9-11  We must have Divine authority for all we do!  Colossians 3:17; Matthew 21:23-27; Acts 4:8-12  We must do the will of God and His Son!  Matthew 6:10; 26:42; 7:21-23  We must rely on scripture as Jesus  1 Corinthians 4:6; 1 Peter 4:11

20 Conclusion  What is your mind?  Is it the mind of Christ?  A mind that was…  Militant  Compassionate  Committed  Pure  Scriptural