John Mark Comer Teachings How We Change: Intentional Spiritual Formation | Discovering Your Identity and Calling (Revamped) E5
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Feb 9, 2024 John Mark Comer teaches about the power of intentional spiritual formation and how it can create lasting transformation in our lives. He explores the tension between theology and sexuality, the importance of communal living and storytelling for renewing our minds, the value of practice in spiritual formation, the cost of discipleship, the connection between happiness and virtue, and the invitation to spiritual formation and growth for everyone.
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Discipleship as Apprenticeship
- Discipleship is a whole-life apprenticeship to Jesus, not casual belief.
- The goal is to become like Jesus through intentional formation.
Constant Formation
- Spiritual formation is not unique to Christianity; everyone is constantly being shaped by various influences.
- The key question is: Who or what is shaping you?
Bonhoeffer's Analogy
- Bonhoeffer compared his discipleship program to the strength of Nazi youth training.
- He emphasized the need for intentional Christian formation to counter cultural influences.