Reprobate mind (Daleville, AL)

Reprobate mind

This is a KJV Bible study guide. The phrase reprobate mind is found in (Romans 1 28-32) in reference to those whom God has rejected as godless and wicked. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1 18). The Greek word translated reprobate in the New Testament is adokimos which means literally unapproved that is rejected by implication worthless (literally or morally). Paul describes two men named Jannes and Jambres as those who resist the truth men of corrupt minds reprobate concerning the faith (2 Timothy 3 8). Here the reprobation is regarding the resistance to the truth because of corrupt minds. In Titus Paul also refers to those whose works are reprobate They profess that they know God but in works they deny him being abominable and disobedient and unto every good work reprobate. (Titus 1 16). Therefore the reprobate mind is one that is corrupt and worthless. Another aspect of a reprobate mind is you can t tell this type of person anything especially truths from God s word. Remind you of anyone See the sayings below. As we can see in the verses above people who are classified as having a reprobate mind have some knowledge of God and perhaps know of His commandments. However they live impure lives and have very little desire to please God. Those who have reprobate minds live corrupt and selfish lives. Sin is justified and acceptable to them they live according to their standards not the standards of God. The reprobates are those whom God has rejected and has left to their own devices (In other words let the devil work on them for a while see 1 Corinthians 5 5 below. Also see Proverbs 23 14 and 1 Timothy 1 20. Maybe just maybe they will come to their senses). 1 Corinthians 5 5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Can a Christian have a reprobate mind Someone who has sincerely (the key word here is sincerely) accepted Jesus Christ by faith will not have this mindset because the old person with a reprobate mind has been recreated into a new creation The old has passed away behold the new has come (2 Corinthians 5 17). Christians are basically new people. We live differently and speak differently. Our world is centered on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and how we can serve Him. Also if we are truly in the faith we will have the Holy Spirit to help us live a God-honoring life (John 14 26). Those with reprobate minds do not have the Spirit and live only for themselves. A little food for thought. Just so you know there are a few ifs associated with being a true Christian Psalm 145 18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him to all that call upon him in truth. (It has to be done in complete and total truth no one can con God. No half measures allowed). Matthew 7 21 Not every one that saith unto me Lord Lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. (We have to do His will not our own will). Luke 9 62 And Jesus said unto him No man having put his hand to the plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God. (If you go back to your old sinful ways and don t stop and repent you are not fit for His kingdom you don t want to be in that boat my friend). [Not all people who claim to be Christians will enter heaven according to the above three verses. Not a good idea to fall away and look back go back to sinful ways without repentance. See Ezekiel 33 13 and 18 Hebrews 3 13-14 and 6 4-6 also for more info on continued forgiveness]. The great hindrance to all true wisdom is the thought that we have already attained it (Plumptre). The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance it is the illusion of knowledge. (Stephen Hawking) Real knowledge is to know the extent of one s ignorance. (Confucious)Some very important info and verses follow for new Christians If you want to be free from the bondage of deception (caused by listening to false teachers those that are biblically illiterate liars etc.) learn the truth by studying the word of God completely as we are commanded to do don t be destroyed for lack of knowledge of God s word. Another really good reason to study is you will not hear God s word today where you should hear His word (in church). 2 Timothy 2 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth. John 8 32 And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. John 17 17 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth. Amos 8 11 Behold the days come saith the Lord GOD that I will send a famine in the land not a famine of bread nor a thirst for water but of hearing the words of the LORD (That famine for hearing the Word of the Lord is upon us now. People are starving for the truth in the Word. Sadly fairy tales false teachings traditions and commandments of men are all that are taught in most churches today. You can overcome the famine by actually studying the word of God yourself what a concept). By studying the Bible yourself you will discover amazing things that sadly you will never hear while sitting in a church pew.