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Understanding the Mind

The mind is very powerful. The medical trade is again recognizing the importance of the mind in overall mental and physical health, although through secular and worldly religious methodology. It is known that the state of mind directly impacts physical and psychological health and will dramatically influence healing. The importance of the mind is expounded on within Scripture in detail, providing a vast amount of information concerning the uses of the mind and its impact on our everyday lives. What exactly is the mind? The mind is an aspect of intelligence and consciousness manifested as combinations of thoughts, perceptions, memories, emotions, imaginations, desirous wills, and determinations distinct to an individual. Understanding the mind begins with comprehending the human nature. The human nature is comprised of three parts: body, soul, and spirit. The soul and spirit are the sources of emotions and logic within the human nature. Therefore, the mind is a product of the immaterial elements of a person through which there is a balance between emotions and reason to coordinate the properties of the soul and spirit for the well-being of that individual in any circumstance. Hence, the mind is the stream of individual consciousness within a being. This is not limited only to humans. All intelligent beings, spirit and human, possess a mind.

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Understanding the Mind2024-09-26T20:32:03-07:00

The Law of the Christ – Theological Forum 2018

The Law of The Christ – Download paper in PDF.

The Law of The Christ

Caring for Members of the Body

Pastor Luther Walker

In the book of Galatians[1] Paul states that the bearing of another person’s weight[2] is filling up again the law of the Christ; yet, in Romans he writes that a Christian is not under any quality of law[3]. How do we reconcile passages of Scripture that seem to contradict each other? What does Scripture mean when it states a Christian is not under any quality of law, yet then indicates there is a law of the Christ and a law of the Spirit? Is a Christian under law or not? Ultimately this leads to the underlying question, “As a Christian, what are the guidelines for my life?” To better understand the rules of our household[4], that is to say God’s expectation for how the saved are to live their life today, we can examine how the word “law” is used in Scripture along with its normal meaning and use in everyday life so we know the difference between being under the Mosaic Law or any quality of law and filing up again the Law of the Christ by loving another saint while fulfilling the law the Spirit of life by our walk.

Since we are in the Dispensation of Grace, not the Dispensation of Law, the standard for our household is different. Scripture is very clear on the fact that a Christian is not under the Mosaic Law or any quality of law[5]; however, there is still a standard by which those who are a […]

The Law of the Christ – Theological Forum 20182018-11-11T22:50:12-08:00

2018 Theological Forum

Each one mature in Christ

The Theological Forum is an annual three day event. The purpose of the Forum is that saints with an appetite for God and His Word might be edified through the presentation of papers.

Printed papers are written and an oral presentation of each paper is given. In April 2017 220 pages were presented and distributed. Papers will be available through the www.vbcoregon.org website after the Forum. The goal of the Forum is to examine the Word of God and to encourage saints to submit to the authority of the Scriptures and especially grace revelation (c. Jn. 13-Rev. 3) which will bring glory to our great God.

Event is available online

Wednesday April 18th 2018

9:00 – 10:15 a.m. The Christian’s Frame of Mind (I.) Professor Dale Spurbeck

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p. m. The Christian’s Frame of Mind (II.) Professor Dale Spurbeck

11:45 a. m. – 12:45 p. m. To Be Announced (I.) Brother Bob Duggins

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. To Be Announced (II.) Brother Bob Duggins

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Issues n Faith (I.) Pastor Tim Hoelscher

4:30-5:30 p.m. Issues n Faith (II.) Pastor Tim Hoelscher

Thursday April 19th 2018

9:00 – 10:15 a.m. The Impact of Epiginosko in the Life of the Believer (I.) Pastor Kevin Jeffrey

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p. m. The Impact of Epiginosko in the Life of the Believer (II.) Pastor Kevin Jeffrey

11:45 a. m. – 12:45 p. m. Wisdom in This Present Evil Age (I.) Assistant Pastor and Associate Professor Chris Camilli

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Wisdom in This Present Evil Age (II.) Assistant Pastor and Associate Professor Chris Camilli

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. The Law of The Christ (I.) Pastor Luther Walker

4:30-5:30 p.m. The […]

2018 Theological Forum2018-03-21T06:50:35-07:00
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