Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective
Overview
This volume, edited by Jeffrey P. Greenman and George Kalantzis, marks another compilation from the Wheaton Theology Conference. 2009’s event produced the wealth of work represented here exploring the theological foundations for a faithful approach to the church practices that contribute to spiritual formation, that is, to our sanctification in the power of the Holy Spirit. Including essays from keynote speakers Dallas Willard and Gordon Fee as well as contributing essays by noted presenters such as Chris Hall, David Gushee, Linda Cannell, Cherith Fee Nordling and Lawrence Cunningham, this book offers a stimulating exploration of the historical, biblical and theological dimensions of spiritual formation. It will be of special interest to those who serve as pastors, spiritual directors, church ministry leaders and Christian educators.
Top Highlights
“Eugene Peterson: ‘The great weakness of North American spirituality is that it is all about us: fulfilling our potential, getting in on the blessings of God, expanding our influence, finding our gifts, getting a handle on principles by which we can get an edge on the competition. And the more there is of us, the less there is of God.’” (Pages 27–28)
“Spiritual formation is our continuing response to the reality of God’s grace shaping us into the likeness of Jesus Christ, through the work of the Holy Spirit, in the community of faith, for the sake of the world.’” (Pages 11–12)
“The goal of spiritual formation is to be transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ” (Page 25)
“The other is that efforts in evangelism and toward increasing ‘church membership’ be very purposively reoriented toward bringing people to the point of regeneration and discipleship.” (Page 60)
“spiritual formation is active participation in serving God and sharing in God’s work in the world” (Page 27)
- Title: Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective
- Authors: Jeffrey Greenman, George Kalantzis
- Publisher: IVP Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2010
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Spiritual formation › Congresses
- ISBNs: 9780830893942, 9780830838790, 0830893946, 0830838791
- Resource ID: LLS:LIFEINTHESPIRIT
- Resource Type: Monograph
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