We conclude our discussion introducing spiritual formation this week. We consider how the Holy Spirit works from the inside out to form Christ in us. We begin to discuss the tools that are available to us to cooperate with the Spirit.

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Tags: spiritual formation

Diagnosing our fallen condition is the first step in engaging effective spiritual formation. Dallas Willard diagnoses our key issue as "radical evil in the ruined soul." Before we can understand the knowledge, power and wisdom that are available to us in Christ, we must first own the fact that we are completely lost without Him.

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Tags: fallen condition | grace

We continue our discussion of discipleship by focusing on the idea of "oneness." Jesus does not just desire that we know about Him; He desires that we know Him. This type of knowledge is an intimate, personal knowledge that has as its goal being of "one heart and mind" with Jesus.

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Tags: oneness | jesus

We continue our discussion of spiritual formation by talking about the heart and soul. We will continue this discussion next week.

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Tags: spiritual formation | heart | soul | spirit