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If Christian spirituality is the chosen path, life will be characterized by . . .
The One on whom the mind is setThe One on whom the eyes are focusedThe Author and Perfecter of the faith
Becoming a disciple of Jesus
Christian spirituality defined
Spirituality – human interaction with God through Jesus Christ› Study or “Read” – at the level of academic
discipline› Formulation of a Teaching or “Reflect” – a
way of understanding the dynamics of how relationship with God works
› Live it out or “Respond” – The practices lived out in relationship with God
The “subsets” as defined by Evan Howard
Spiritual Formation – the means by which growth is fostered in the Christian life
Mysticism – the exploration and conscious experience of the divine presence
Spiritual Theology – the science of the development of Christian maturity
Christian Spirituality
Discipleship
Dallas Willard said that a follower of the Christ must be wholly devoted in his or her innermost being to
discipleship
mind
body
spirit
The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit—individually and corporately
Sign of health: proper maintenance of the functional, God-given
“machine”
mind
body
social
spirit
Individuals participate in a variety of relationships and systems
Sign of health: individuals involved as healthy participants
in community
mind
body
social
soul
spirit
Transformation of the whole person, active with Christ in the process of spiritual formation
Signs of health: movement away from idolatry (using God for my purposes), toward spirituality (submitting self to God for God’s
purposes).
Discipleship Concerns
Obedience to Christ
Matter of the “spirit”
Living life from God’s
reality
Living life supernaturall
y
Conformity with the Spirit
Holistic action with Christ
Transformation Four “Issues”
What are the “issues”?
Grace and works – grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning.
Perfectionism – disciples may fail but they move away from planning to fail.
Good news - a gospel that deals with sin and a ticket to heaven or a gospel that leads to new and abundant life now.
No quick fix - inescapability of serious process over time.
How would you define the
word “discipline”?
Name disciplines that may not be found in the list of classic spiritual disciplines.
Name the 12 classic spiritual disciplines.