Spiritual Formation: An Invitation to Drawing Near What is Spiritual Formation and Why Do Critics Get it Wrong
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Mar 30, 2024 Dive into the essence of spiritual formation as it’s defined through likeness to Christ. Discover how grace is a transformative gift, not just a moral upgrade. Kyle challenges misleading critiques that equate spiritual formation with self-help. He highlights the stark difference between true spiritual virtues and mere habits from personal effort. Engaging with various traditions, the discussion reveals common grounds while critiquing the dangers of secular definitions. Finally, there’s a heartfelt invitation to pursue genuine connection with God over surface-level changes.
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Formation Is Participation In God's Life
- Spiritual formation is being formed into the likeness of Christ by the Spirit, not merely self-improvement.
- The focus is first on God and participation in his life, then on our transformed humanity.
Grace As God's Self-Gift
- Grace is God's self-gift that makes us partakers of his life, not a generic benefit.
- This supernatural sharing perfects our humanity rather than merely enhancing natural growth.
Formation Feels Like Death And Resurrection
- Supernatural formation differs from natural formation and can feel like death and resurrection.
- True spiritual growth requires an outside gift that reshapes life beyond mere habit formation.
