Christ's Mind Of Serenity Series

INTRODUCTION

Outline.

Christ’s Mind of Serenity

Remarks.

1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each (esteemeth others) better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others,” Philippians 2:1-4. If there is something that we ought to be encouraging the church today, it is that it should cultivate; and maintain the mind of Christ.

2. We will address the mind of serenity (patience) of Christ. Paul says: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father,” Philippians 2:9-11.

BODY OF LESSON

CHRIST’S MIND OF SERENITY

A. Christ’s pre-eminent existence. In this point Paul speaks to Christ’s pre-eminent existence. That is, Him being highly exalted by His Father. The humility of Christ is shown and God’s approval of his suffering, death, and resurrection, is now presented. We therefore conclude: “That God truly resists the proud, but give his grace unto the humble,” James 4:6. Therefore, God has highly exalted Him and given Him a name above every name; which is Jesus Christ the Savior.

1. God has put all authority in His hand, Matthew 28:18-20.

2. Peter speaks of Christ’s exaltation on the Day of Pentecost.

a. In his sermon, he preaches of David’s foretelling of the resurrection of Christ; he said: “He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.”

b. “This Jesus hath God raised up; whereof we are all witnesses.”

c. “Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which you now see and hear.” He continues:

d. “For David is not ascended into the heavens: but, he said himself, the Lord said unto my Lord:”

1) “Sit thou on my right hand;”

2) “Until I make thy foes thy footstool.”

e. He concludes: “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made that same Jesus whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ,” Acts 2:31-36.

B. And given him a name which is above every name. Peter, “being filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel:”

1. First, “If we this day be (are being) examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole,” Acts 3:1-9.

2. Further, “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom God raised from the dead, even by Him doth this man stand here before you whole.”

3. Next, “This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner,” Acts 4:11.

a. “Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste,” Isaiah 28:16.

b. “Ye are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone,” Ephesians 2:20.

c. “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ,” 1 Corinthians 3:11.

4. Finally, “Neither is there salvation in any other (name): for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved,” Acts 4:8-12.

5. Seeing therefore the boldness of Peter and John: “And perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge that they had been with Jesus. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it,” Acts 4:13-14.

6. The Sanhedrin’s conference and reprisal: “They commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus,” Acts 4:15-18.

7. Peter and John’s response: “But Peter and John answered and said unto them: Whether it be (is) right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye (you). For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard,” Acts 4:19-20; Acts 5:29.