The Mind of Christ - Message 31 - Ponder and Practice - Phil. 4:8-9
Outline:
I. The Context – vs. 1-7
A. Stand Fast in the Lord B. Be of the Same Mind in the Lord C. The Peace of God will Guard Your Hearts and Minds through Christ Jesus
II. The Command – vs. 8-9a
A. Ponder – think on these things – meditate, let your mind dwell on (the character of Christ) B. Practice – busy yourself doing these things - 1 John 1:1-4; Matt. 5:16 (the Gospel)
III. The Consequence – vs. 9b
A. The Peace of God – vs. 7 – Prov. 4:23; Mark 7:21; Col. 3:15; Psa. 26:2; Jer. 17:10; 31:33 B. The God of Peace – vs. 9b – 2 Cor. 13:11; 1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 13:20-21
IV. Objections
A. We See Evil All Around Us (it can’t be avoided) – 2 Cor. 10:4-5; Job 31:1; Psa. 101:3; Prov. 3:18; 4:25; Heb. 12:1-2; Matt. 18:9 B. God’s Word Records Evil and Immorality (if it was a movie it would be R rated) – 2 Tim. 3:16-17 C. Defiled Comes from Within, not Without – Matt. 15:16-20 (eliminated with use) D. All Things are Lawful – 1 Cor. 6:12-13; 10:23 (3 part test – Boice)
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...