33 min

Your Mind Matters - Part 1 The Journey

    • Christianity

Background:
John Stott (1921-2011) was an Anglican minister who emphasized the need for intellectualism in Christianity.
He was widely known for his evangelical ministry and is an author of more than 50 books.
Chapters:
Mindless Christianity
Christians should use their minds because their thoughts shape their actions

Why use our mind?
The mind in the Christian life
 The only appropriate sign of worship is when we use our minds.
We praise Him because of his great creation, the promise He made to His people (even those who are different), and his never ending love.
True worship is prayer and worship that engages the mind.


Acting on our knowledge
It should lead to worship and we should be overjoyed when we read the word. 
It should lead to faith because we know God’s nature 
It should lead to holiness.

Background:
John Stott (1921-2011) was an Anglican minister who emphasized the need for intellectualism in Christianity.
He was widely known for his evangelical ministry and is an author of more than 50 books.
Chapters:
Mindless Christianity
Christians should use their minds because their thoughts shape their actions

Why use our mind?
The mind in the Christian life
 The only appropriate sign of worship is when we use our minds.
We praise Him because of his great creation, the promise He made to His people (even those who are different), and his never ending love.
True worship is prayer and worship that engages the mind.


Acting on our knowledge
It should lead to worship and we should be overjoyed when we read the word. 
It should lead to faith because we know God’s nature 
It should lead to holiness.

33 min