The Mind of Christ: The Transforming Power of Thinking His Thoughts

by T.W. Hunt

With this new edition of The Mind of Christ, readers will find themselves embarking on the never-ending quest to become more like Jesus. This book helps Christians understand how God works within them and transforms them, continually renewing and reshaping their minds to reflect the mind of Christ more closely.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Nonfiction, Theology, Discipleship, Spirituality, Religion

183 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1997

About the author

T.W. Hunt was widely known as an authority on prayer and was the author of such books as The Mind of Christ and Disciple’s Prayer Life. He also was a professor of music and missions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1963 to 1987.

While he made a profession of faith in Christ at age 10, it was not until 1959 that he committed his life to Christ after reading a copy of the Martin Luther German translation of the Bible. The Bible was a gift from a music student who knew Hunt spoke the language.

Four years later, Hunt followed God’s leading to teach at Southwestern Seminary. He soon developed a course offering students techniques for using music to communicate the message of the gospel by focusing on the indigenous music of the people. In 1987, the SBC Sunday School Board asked him to become the board’s first prayer consultant. He retired from LifeWay Christian Resources in 1994.

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Reviews

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Mind of Christ: The Transforming Power of Thinking His Thoughts" by T.W. Hunt served to be an insightful and exhilarating read for those searching to have "the mind of christ." In my opinion, having "the mind of christ" is having the ability to think like Jesus thought, or according to exercises that T.W. Hunt has you work on throughout the book, it's the ability of directing your thoughts to be as close to the thoughts of Jesus Himself.
Dr. Hunt begins with several exercises for the reader to go through...just to check on their through processes to see where they're mind is at...and, if it's not thinking a certain way, he explains that you need to take time out and pray about leaning more towards the spiritual way of thinking. He also explains in detail the charactistics of Christ, and conveys to his reader what Christ thinks is important.
Moreover, similar to the movie "The Passion of the Christ" by Mel Gibson, Dr. Hunt describes in detail how Jesus was tried and found guilty before he was cruxified. He explains in tremendous detail the pain and agony that Jesus suffered and endured on the cross. It definitely made me pay more attention during communion when we take the Lord's suffer...it forced me to ponder on just how much Christ loves me and what He went through for me.
T.W. Hunt does a great job of "spelling out" the mind of Christ for the reader, and helps them come to a greater understanding of His thoughts, and how they may come to think more like Him.
I give it 5 stars.

[James B · Rating 3 out of 5]

To present the mind of Christ in 170 pages is just ludicrous. So I would expect the book took an approach of how to study and be conformed to the mind of Jesus. Instead, the book listed many qualities of Christ (first section) and then life of Christ,including Crucifixion and resurrection, which was more of describing what happened rather than the mind... It was a bit disappointment to read that, because the book did not present any deeper insight. The book is accurate in what it writes and supported extensively by scriptures. The overall impression of the book is lists after lists. So it is not misleading in anyway, just not very effective in stirring and convicting men to imitate Christ and presented a systematic approach to it.

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 2 that we "have the mind of Christ." Yet for me and many others that I journey with, this seems an empty statement. T. W. Hunt writes an amazing book describing what this means, how it can change our lives, and what we need to do to more fully experience the "mind of Christ" within our day-to-day lives. Highly recommend this book. It is an outstanding read, maybe not entertaining, but challenging and outstanding.

[osi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evergreen representation of the person of Christ

I love this book. I pocked it up because I wanted to change how I viewed others, especially at work where I had little patience for my colleagues but still praying to God to love them as Christ loves them, to see them as Christ sees them.

This book from the first chapter had me intentional about working on my mind and inviting the Holy Spirit to renew my mind and create a new spirit within me that will be evident of Christ in me.

I'm slowly, with discipline and prayers, changing how I speak to others as I incorporate the love of my Savior in my words, deeds, and actions.

The Chapter on the Crucifixion and Death of Christ brought me to my knees for days, as I fixated on the Passion of our Christ and Redeemer.

Excellent read!

[Antonio Rivera · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book follows a Pastor and his experiences and insights. Though it can be beneficial to learn from someone's else's experience, it is not be appliable to everyone. An experience is not Exegetical.

[Denise · Rating 2 out of 5]

First half of the book was great. He lost momentum in the second half.

[Chris Whitehead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Very profound yet practical teaching on how to get our minds more in line with the mind of Christ.

[Will Lohnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great little book for the soul

[Martin Meek · Rating 5 out of 5]

It opens your eyes to see. To see God more clearly. To hear him loudly. The mind of Christ is a must read for those needing to find him and hear him more clearly. Its a must read for all believers.

[Hannah-Rose Basson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chapter 9 and 10 were exceptionally revelatory to me.

[Marni Tagami · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an inspirational read. The author has clearly defined what "the mind of Christ" is that believers receive upon salvation, and then goes through a well-organized presentation of what it means to grow in this aspect of becoming Christ-like. It is not a book about spiritual disciplines like study, fasting, prayer, meditation and the like. It is rather a beautiful portrait of Jesus Christ Himself. As the author takes us through several different ways to think like Christ, one can't help but to want more of Christ and to be more like Christ; to think in tune with Christ. This will be on my list of authors like Tozer, Lewis, and others who have deeply impacted my walk with Jesus.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hunt was on staff with Billy Graham, which is an indirect credential as to his qualifications to write this book. Mind of Christ is very challenging in that it is easy to understand and actually easy to implement, but at the cost of this age. To have the active mind of Christ, Hunt argues that we must develop a greater obsession of knowing Jesus. By the power of the Holy Spirit our mind (outlook) is changed to reflect that of Jesus, holy, a servant to all, even sinners, a comforter, submissive to the will of God even unto death.. The Church today needs to hear, and put into practice, this message.

[Jennah · Rating 5 out of 5]

For some reason I had a hard time concentrating on this book. It might’ve been because of how detailed it was. However, the author wrote truth and incorporated God’s Word and I kept reading on. My favorite chapter was 9 called, “Crucified.” It’s about Christ crucifixion and the gruesome process He had to go through for all sinners. It’s depressing and yet full of amazing love, mercy, goodness, compassion, grace, and forgiveness shown only by Jesus.

[Clara Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friend describe T. W. Hunt as a saint. This is a book about the transformation of the mind as one commits oneself daily to the Christ. I have heard of Dr. Hunts conference on prayer and I am sorry that I never got to attend a conference. I do want to read his books on prayer. This is a book I will reread several times.

[Dustin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was a close reading of New Testament texts that took a look at what kind of person Jesus was on earth. Certainly he was divine but while he lived as a mortal, he presented himself as a man. What does that mean for me? How can I be like he was? The book was very good perspective on how I can surrender my will to him and replace my mind with his mind, my heart with his heart.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our biggest challenge and the seat of change in our lives is the renewing of our mind. Seeing people, the world, understanding and thinking more like Christ.

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[Keven Newsome · Rating 3 out of 5]

An intellictual read that borders on stuffy at times. Contains a great retelling of the crucifixion and a really nice overview of the names of God.

[Chris Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Challenging study. At times overwhelming but ultimately led to my complete surrender to follow Christ on this amazing journey.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this id worth going through. It really helped get me back into the habit of memorizing Scripture. I went through the workbook without the videos and extras and it was fine.

[Chris Nissley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Few things that I don't care for, but very worth the read! On my second time through.

[Debra Wagenecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the first edition.....Great study on Philippians 2!

[Nick Woodall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. It really helped me see the world more through Christ's eyes.