Battle of the mind

Greater Galilee Church-in-Training Outline

Battle of the mind

Romans 12:1, 2; Phil. 2:13

Discussion

• Do you feel your mind is a battleground? If so, what forces are in battle for your mind?

– Gal. 5:16-17.

• As a Christian, do you have a choice about who or what controls your mind?

 

• Not all Christians allow God to control their minds. God may have     (input        ), but not have control.

 

• Why is the Bible important in renewing your mind?

How to listen to God’s Word
1. Evaluate what kind hearer are you? Matt. 13:3-23

1.  (Apathetic       ) hearer
2.  (Superficial     )  hearer
3.  (Preoccupied    ) hearer
4.  (Reproducing    ) hearer

James1:19-25 –

 

1. Be  (alert       ) for a word from God. Be quick to hear. Jas. 1:19
2. Clear away all sin and ( pride          ) so that the word can be planted in your heart (Jas. 1:21)
3. Pay attention to what the Bible says about  ( you      ), just as you would to your reflection in a mirror.

 

Salvation Testimony

• There are two kinds Christian testimonies:

1. (Salvation        ) testimony
2. (Life-experience      ) testimony

• Salvation Testimony Outline

My life and attitudes before I follow Christ.

• Paul had not always followed Christ.

How I realize that God was speaking to me.

• God began to deal with Paul’s rebellion.

How I became a Christian.
• Paul received Christ as his Lord.

What being a Christian means to me.
• Paul’s new life was centered on Christ’s purposes.