Truth For Life on Oneplace.com Two Differing Mindsets
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Oct 27, 2025 Explore the stark differences between living in the flesh versus living in the Spirit. Gain insight into the unchristian mindset marked by death and hostility to God. Discover the vital concept of having no middle ground between Adam and Christ. Alistair Begg emphasizes the importance of a Spirit-filled life, leading to peace and purpose. Reflect on the urgency brought by mortality and the ongoing need for reliance on the Holy Spirit. Find assurance not in self-examination but in focusing on Christ's work.
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Two Fundamental Mindsets
- Paul contrasts two fundamental mindsets: flesh (in Adam) and Spirit (in Christ).
- This distinction yields wholly different identities, motives, and destinies for people.
The Flesh Is Spiritually Dead
- The controlling principle for the unchristian life is death: spiritual hopelessness and separation from God.
- Paul says the sinful mind is hostile to God and incapable of pleasing Him.
The 'And Then?' Moment
- Octavius Winslow's story of the student stops at the painful question, "And then?" when facing death.
- The anecdote exposes how life plans collapse before ultimate judgment and provoke existential reflection.
