The Way of Holiness - Chapter 15 study questions

Battlefield of the Mind
Chapter 15 Study questions

1.) Read 1 Corinthians 2:16
According to the Scripture, why is it possible for us to think as Jesus did? _________________

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2.) Read Ezekiel 36:26-27; Romans 8:6; Amos 3:3
a.) Why did God Give us His Spirit - a new nature, a new heart and mind - with the New Birth? __________________________________________________________________________________

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b.) What is the result of following the mind of the flesh? What is the result of following the mind of the Spirit? _________________________________________________________________________

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c.) What is the first thing we must do in order to flow in the mind of Christ? _______________

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d.) What type of outlook and attitude did Jesus display? _______________________________

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e.) The mind of Christ in us is positive; therefore, any time we get negative, we are _________

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f.) What is the dictionary definition of the word” depress”? How does this word apply to us?

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3.) Read Psalm 143:3-10
a.) What are the eight steps we can take to overcome depression?

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b.) Give a description of someone who is depressed. ___________________________________

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4.) Read 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Isaiah 26:3
a.) Why does Satan use depression? ________________________________________________

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b.) Where do negative feelings come from? ___________________________________________

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c.) What is the second thing we must do in order to flow in the mind of Christ? _____________

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5.) Read Psalm 63:5-6; 77:12; 119:15; 143:5; 17:15
a.) If you want to experience victory, what will need to be a regular part of your thought life?

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b.) What is the advantage of fellowshipping with God early each morning? _________________

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6.) Read John 16:7; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 4:16
a.) Nothing is closer to us than ______________________.

b.) Since God is always with us, how do we become conscious of His presence? ____________

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c.) What is the third thing we must do in order to flow in the mind of Christ? _______________

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7.) Review 1 John 4:16, and Read Romans 8:35, 37
a.) How can we experience God’s love for us? _________________________________________

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b.) What is the result of meditating on and confessing Romans 8:35,37? __________________

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8.) Read 1 John 4:18 KJV; Romans 5:8 KJV
What is the result of righteousness-based thoughts? ______________________________________

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9.) Read 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 12:8
a.) Why should thinking about guilt and condemnation be avoided? _______________________

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b.) What must we do instead of feeling guilt and condemnation? _________________________

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c.) What is the fourth thing we must do in order to flow in the mind of Christ? ______________

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10.) Review Romans 12:8, and read Ephesians 4:29; 1 Corinthians 13:7; Psalm 100:4
a.) Based on the ministry gift of exhortation spoken of in Romans 12:8, what is exhortation?

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b.) What happens when you begin thinking loving thoughts about others? _________________

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c.) Why do many people never see the answer to their prayers? _________________________

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d.) What is the fifth thing we must do in order to flow in the mind of Christ? _______________

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11.) Review Psalm 100:4
What is a sign that a person is flowing in the mind of Christ? ____________________________

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12.) Read Hebrews 13:15; Psalm 34:1
a.) How can we be a blessing to the lord? ____________________________________________

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b.) Why is expressing appreciation so beneficial? ______________________________________

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13.) Read Ephesians 5:18-20; John 5:38
a.) How can we let the Holy Spirit ever fill and stimulate us? ____________________________

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b.) What is the sixth thing we must do in order to flow in the mind of Christ? ______________

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14.) Review John 5:38
a.) According to this verse, what is God's Word? ______________________________________

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b.) Why was it given? ____________________________________________________________

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c.) How is this accomplished? _____________________________________________________

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15.) Read Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2-3
How do we put the Word of God into practice physically? _______________________________

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16.) Read Proverbs 4:20-22
The words of the Lord are a source of _________________ and _________________________________ to the flesh.

17.) Read Mark 4:24
How does the principle of sowing and reaping apply to this verse? ________________________

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18.) Read Mark 4:22
Where does the power to do the Word of God come from? ______________________________

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19.) Read James 1:21
How does the implanting and rooting of the Word of God take place in our hearts? ___________

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20.) Read Romans 8:6; Philippians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV
What do you achieve by continually "watching over" your thoughts? ______________________

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Battlefield of the Mind Chapter 15 Study questions

Battlefield of the Mind
Chapter 15 Study questions