Spiritual Formation: An Invitation to Drawing Near The Possibility of our Formation
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Jun 6, 2024 Kyle explores Dallas Willard's influential ideas on spiritual formation, focusing on the VIM formula—Vision, Intent, Means. He contrasts his approach with Willard’s, emphasizing a Spirit-led transformation over mere self-help. The discussion reveals how distorted views underlie challenges like pornography, advocating for new visions and concrete means to foster change. He highlights the importance of theological grounding in Christ while encouraging listeners to engage in disciplines like solitude and fasting to cultivate a kingdom-centered life.
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VIM: Vision, Intention, Means
- Dallas Willard frames formation as Vision, Intention, Means (VIM) that applies to all people.
- Formation requires understanding, willful decision, and concrete practices to change character.
Formation: Continuity Versus Discontinuity
- Kyle contrasts Willard's continuity approach with his own starting from discontinuity rooted in union with Christ.
- He argues spiritual formation uniquely requires the Spirit's work, not merely generic formation.
Grace Must Ground Human Effort
- Strobel notes Willard insists transformation is a gift of grace, not solely human effort.
- Yet Willard emphasizes human action, risking interpretations that make God peripheral.
