Thinking Like Jesus

Understanding the Mind of Christ

by

Ben Gutierrez

© 2011 Ben Gutierrez. Database © 2014 WORD search.

To my beautiful and godly wife, Tammy

Aside from the Lord Jesus Christ, you are the best earthly example I know of one

who lives out the mind of Christ in life, ministry, and family

Contents

Foreword: By Jonathan Falwell

Preface

Introduction: “Why All the Confusion?”

Chapter One: A Three-Fold Mind-Set—Unity

Chapter Two: A Three-Fold Mind-Set—Humility

Chapter Three: A Three-Fold Mind-Set—Selflessness

Chapter Four: The Perfect Example (Philippians 2:5–8)

Chapter Five: Practicing Praise (Phil 2:9–11)

Chapter Six: Longing for Home (Selected Scriptures from Philippians)

Appendix: Grammatical Structure of Philippians 2:1–11

Foreword

By Jonathan Falwell

Thomas Road Baptist Church has always been passionate about helping people learn what it means to live for Christ. This was my dad’s passion, and it’s my passion as well. Through the years, many sermons have been shared from TRBC’s pulpit with the hope of giving the listener a glimpse of the mind of Christ. Our heart’s desire is to bring people into a more intimate relationship with God through truly knowing Him. That is why I am so excited about this brand new book!

I believe Ben Gutierrez is one of those men who has been handpicked by God for such a time as this. His ability to teach God’s Word and his thoughtful, ministerial advice brings me comfort in knowing that God is raising up the next generation of leaders who will be co-laborers to exalt the name of the Lord Jesus Christ through the ministry of Thomas Road Baptist Church. Ben Gutierrez is equally passionate about the same things that I am passionate about as we seek out the Lord’s direction in ministry.

When I think of the contribution that Ben makes to the big picture of Thomas Road Baptist Church and his genuine heartbeat for God’s glory to be made manifest in everything we do at this ministry, I cannot help but think about Philippians 2:20–22 as the apostle Paul talked about his co-laborer Timothy:

20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.

Think Like Jesus: Understanding the mind of Christ reflects our passion for sound, biblical teaching coupled with practical application that has proven to grow and equip the membership of Thomas Road Baptist Church and thousands of believers across the world for more than fifty years. As a pastor, I have seen too many families fall apart, too many marriages break up, too many churches split … all because the people involved did not take the time to search Scriptures to learn how to know and achieve the mind of Christ. Anyone who is serious about growing in their faith and obedience to God as a believer in Jesus Christ and desire to serve in their local church ministries according to God’s ...