Spiritual Formation: An Invitation to Drawing Near The Forgotten Doctrines of Spiritual Formation: Infusion
Aug 1, 2024
The discussion brings attention to the often-overlooked doctrine of infusion in spiritual formation. It emphasizes that true virtue is infused by God through the Holy Spirit, distinguishing it from acquired virtue. The dangers of a Pelagian mindset are critiqued, highlighting the necessity of grace in true spiritual growth. Additionally, misconceptions about infusion are addressed, advocating for a deeper understanding that integrates theology with lived Christian experiences. This conversation revitalizes important connections between classical theology and contemporary spirituality.
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Theology in Spiritual Formation
- A significant issue in spiritual formation discussions is their lack of theological grounding.
- Consequently, spirituality becomes theologically uninformed, and theology lacks spiritual application.
Misconceptions about Infusion
- Infusion, often overlooked in spiritual formation, is wrongly attributed as solely a Thomistic or Catholic doctrine.
- Historically, it was discussed widely across Christian traditions, including Protestantism.
Edwards and Infusion
- Jonathan Edwards's sermons on love, published posthumously, had the word "infusion" removed.
- This edit, done by Edwards's descendant, stemmed from a fear of sounding too Catholic.