Mind, of Christ

The mind of Christ reveals the essence of God's nature. Jesus Christ desires that his followers adopt his attitudes; this comes about through the work of the Holy Spirit.

The mind of Christ discloses the mind of God

In relation to righteousness, holiness and the law

John 14:9–11 See also Matthew 5:17; John 15:10; 1 Corinthians 1:30

Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me — or at least believe on account of the works themselves.

In mercy

1 Timothy 1:15–16 See also Matthew 9:12–13 parallels Mark 2:17, Luke 5:31–32; Hosea 6:6; Matthew 23:23; Jude 1:21

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

The mind of Christ is made known to believers by the Holy Spirit

John 14:26 See also John 16:12–15; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:11–13

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

The plans and purposes of Jesus Christ are made known to the first Christians by the Spirit

Acts 16:6–7 See also Acts 8:29, Acts 10:19, Acts 11:12, Acts 11:28, Acts 13:2, Acts 15:28

After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.

Knowledge of the mind of Christ leads to holiness

1 Corinthians 2:14–16 See also Philippians 2:5–11; 1 Peter 4:1–2

The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. “For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.