Thoughts

Recap

The epistle from the address to Galatia concerning our response should look different than those in the flesh vs Spirit

Galatians 5:22–23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

Background

The book of Romans is the New Testament’s longest, most structured, and most detailed description of Christian theology. It lays out: Salvation by grace alone through faith alone. Paul also address the conflict between law and grace, between Jews and Gentiles, and between sin and righteousness. Changing our

Minds -Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, is the brain's ability to reorganize its structure and function in response to learning, experience, and memory formation. It allows the nervous system to change its activity by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections due to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli. This remarkable capacity enables the brain to adapt when acquiring new knowledge or skills and helps it respond to challenges

What’s required

Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - The Christian doctrinal guide

When it’s required

2 Corinthians 10:5 “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,”

How to do what’s required

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

The mind of a Christian ought not to be filled with thoughts of earthly things, or find satisfaction in them, for we ought to be living as if we might have to leave this world at any moment.

John Calvin (French Reformer)