Spiritual Formation: An Invitation to Drawing Near

Word-Centered, Spirit-Empowered, Whole-Life Spirituality

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Apr 18, 2024
Explore the intriguing concept of a Word-centered, Spirit-empowered spirituality that weaves individual, family, and communal life together. Discover how the Puritan tradition has shaped modern evangelicalism and the necessity of the Holy Spirit in understanding Scripture. Delve into the importance of integrating daily life with spiritual practices, viewing the household as a site for growth and witness. Kyle highlights the dangers of neglecting either personal devotion or church community, inviting listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journeys.
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Evangelical Spirituality Framework

  • Kyle Strobel defines evangelical spirituality as word-centered, Spirit-empowered, whole-life spirituality that integrates individual, family, and church life.
  • He traces this shape to Puritans and early evangelicals who held these three realities as interdependent.
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PhD Sparked a Spiritual Shift

  • Kyle recounts doing a PhD on Jonathan Edwards which drew him into Puritan and early evangelical spirituality.
  • He says that tradition shaped him deeply and surprised him that few read it today.
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Baxter's Threefold Vision

  • Richard Baxter's schema highlights individual formation, household life, and church life as interpenetrating spheres.
  • Kyle emphasizes losing any one of these undermines faithful Christian formation.
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