The One on whom the mind is set The One on whom the eyes are focused The Author and Perfecter of the faith Becoming a disciple of Jesus.

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The One on whom the mind is set The One on whom the eyes are focused The Author and Perfecter of the faith Becoming a disciple of Jesus

In order to become a disciple of Jesus, one must consider the realities of spirituality

Spirituality Spiritual Theology Mysticism Spiritual Formation

 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

 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

Is there a connection between spirituality and discipleship?

Christian Spirituality Discipleship Dallas Willard said that a follower of the Christ must be wholly devoted in his or her innermost being to discipleship

Wholeness

spirit Spirit is the “center”–the heart or will Sign of health: unbodily personal reality and power

mindspirit Feelings and thoughts come from the mind Sign of health: growing ability to manage self

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).

Perfect Be ye perfect, therefore, as your Father in heaven is perfect...

Perfect Whole Be ye perfect, therefore, as your Father in heaven is perfect...

Perfect Whole Complete Be ye perfect, therefore, as your Father in heaven is perfect...

A disciple can be defined as

Student

A disciple can be defined as StudentLearner

A disciple can be defined as StudentLearner Apprentice

Obedience to Christ

Matter of the “spirit”

Obedience to Christ Matter of the “spirit” Living life from God’s reality

Obedience to Christ Matter of the “spirit” Living life from God’s reality Living life supernaturally

Obedience to Christ Matter of the “spirit” Living life from God’s reality Living life supernaturally Conformity with the Spirit

Obedience to Christ Matter of the “spirit” Living life from God’s reality Living life supernaturally Conformity with the Spirit Holistic action with Christ

Obedience to Christ Matter of the “spirit” Living life from God’s reality Living life supernaturally Conformity with the Spirit Holistic action with Christ

Obedience to Christ Matter of the “spirit” Living life from God’s reality Living life supernaturally Conformity with the Spirit Holistic action with Christ Transformation

Obedience to Christ Matter of the “spirit” Living life from God’s reality Living life supernaturally Conformity with the Spirit Holistic action with Christ TransformationFour “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.

Something to be taken up

Something to be thrown down

Name disciplines that may not be found in the list of classic spiritual disciplines. Name the 12 classic spiritual disciplines.

With me…