A Brand New Person (Part 3)

Is Your Mind Renewed?

10.19.2025

Review

I am talking about how Jesus transforms life.

There are only spiritual solutions for the problems we face in the USA.

It really is darkness versus light.

We face the same problems faced in Bible days.

2 Tim 3:1-5

Romans 1-29-32

Galatians 5:19-21

We are all spiritually dead until we allow Jesus to transform us.

Being born again is the rebirth of the human spirit from spiritual death to spiritual life.

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Last week:

I am a spirit being, I have a soul, and I live in a physical body.

Today – What are you doing with your mind and body?

The most important thing that we can do after the new birth is to dedicate or submit our body to the Lord and renew our mind!

Renew Your Mind to Change Your Life

1 Corinthians 3:1-3 – NKJV

And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. (2) I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; (3) for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?

 

What we do with our mind determines whether we are spiritual or carnal, or whether the new nature inside rules us or whether the outward sin influenced nature rules us.

So ask yourself, what am I?

Am I a believer ruled primarily by my mind and emotions?

Do I usually give in to the wrong habits that ruled me physically before Jesus came into my life?

Do I take time to listen to the Word I have placed inside of me?

Do I listen to the inside of me first when making decisions and doing things throughout my day?

 

My mind casts the deciding vote over spiritual living or flesh living!

 

Romans 12:1-2 – NKJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (2) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Romans 12:1 (PHILLIPS)

With eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I beg you, my brothers, as an act of intelligent worship, to give him your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated to him and acceptable by him. Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good, meets all his demands and moves towards the goal of true maturity.

Romans 12:1-2 (NLT)

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

We change from the inside out. Our spirit nature is transformed, but we must be responsible to change the way we think.

Our life will go the direction of our thoughts. The mind is now the pivot point between spiritual living and carnal living for the Christian.

 

What you do with your mind every day will determine what kind of life you will live.

 

Romans 8:5-8 Holman Christian Standard Bible

For those whose lives are according to the flesh think about the things of the flesh, but those whose lives are according to the Spirit, about the things of the Spirit. (6) For the mind-set of the flesh is death, but the mind-set of the Spirit is life and peace. (7) For the mind-set of the flesh is hostile to God because it does not submit itself to God’s law, for it is unable to do so. (8) Those whose lives are in the flesh are unable to please God.

 

The Soul must Be Conquered Before The Reborn Spirit Is Free.

 

Behavior Changes When Thought Patterns Change!

 

Paul called it putting off the old man and putting on the new man

 

Notice…

 

Look at Ephesians 4:17-24

This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, (18) having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; (19) who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. (20) But you have not so learned Christ, (21) if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: (22) that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, (23) and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, (24) and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4:17-24 (NLT)

Living as Children of Light

With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. 18 Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. 19 They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. 20 But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy

 

Colossians 3:5-17

Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. (6) Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, (7) in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them. (8) But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. (9) Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, (10) and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, (11) where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all. (12) Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; (13) bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. (14) But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. (16) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (17) And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Colossians 3:5-17 (NLT)

5 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. 6 Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. 7 You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. 8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. 9 Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. 10 Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. 11 In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

Notice Romans 13: 11-14

And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. (12)The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. (13) Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. (14) But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

Romans 13:11-14 (NLT)

11 This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. 13 Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. 14 Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.

 

James 1:21-NKJV

Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 1:21 (NLT)

So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

 

The Soul Resists Change! You Have to Force it to Conform!

 

The soul has a life of its own. It makes the unreal seem real, and strictly opposes any movement to unseat its control!

 

The mind has a default set on self-centered living. It naturally opposes any control by the Holy Spirit and the Word!

Check yourself against the following lists of items that reveal a mind that still has a life of its own, and a mind that has been transformed by God’s Word. Some of the items seem to overlap, and to a degree they may. But they are showing similar things from different angles.

 

 

30 Symptoms of an Unrenewed Mind:

1. Little interest in the Word

2. Little understanding of who you are in Christ

3. Thinking only of the negatives in your life

4. Lack of joy

5. Lack of personal freedom and liberty to be yourself

6. Constantly dwelling on past thoughts, feelings, and actions

7. Lack of godly love and forgiveness

8. Fear of openness and honesty

9. Impure thinking and living

10. Lack of humility and submission – stubbornness

11. Weak faith in God and His Word

12. More concerned with what people think than with what God thinks and wills

13. Motivated by feelings more than God’s Word

14. Fear of financial failure

15. Fear of sickness and disease; obsession with symptoms

16. Fear of God and others

17. Fear of closeness and intimacy with others

18. Fear of exposure, of letting people know who you really are

19. Inferiority

20. Loneliness

21. Easily hurt and offended/overly sensitive

22. Inability to accept criticism

23. Fault-finding – reading bad motives into what others do

24. Pessimistic attitude

25. Sinful physical habits

26. Self-pity

27. Inability to give and receive love

28. Constant critical demeanor towards spouse

29. Gossip

30. Looking for negative thoughts and traits in others

30 Symptoms of a Renewed Mind

1. Genuine love and concern for others

2. Joy

3. Inward peace

4. Patience with people

5. Patience in circumstances

6. Seeing the best in others

7. Sense of fulfillment

8. Sense of acceptance with God

9. Lack of personal inferiority

10. Knowing your place in Christ

11. Forgiveness

12. Unconditional love

13. Purity in thought and life

14. Ability to be comfortable revealing yourself to others

15. Ability to enjoy close relationships

16. Thoughts of health and healing

17. Knowing you are materially provided for

18. Optimism even in tough circumstances

19. Believing the best of others

20. Faith in the Word over feelings

21. Confidence in God

22. Proper sense of personal boundaries

23. Freedom to be open and honest

24. Treating others with kindness

25. Lack of worry

26. Using words that bless and heal

27. Honesty

28. Keeping your word

29. Doing your best in all you do

30. A thankful attitude, even when life is hard

Next time:

Four steps to Renewing the Mind and Developing the Human Spirit.

Action Points:

1. Do you actively guard your thoughts or do you just let them go wherever?

2. Do you actively seek to control your fleshly desires?

3. How many symptoms do you have of an unrenewed?

4. How many characteristics of mind renewal do you have?