RENOVATION OF THE HEART
Putting on the Character of Christ
Dallas Willard
Spiritual formation for the Christian basically refers to the Spirit-driven process of forming the inner world of the human self in such a way that it becomes like the inner being of Christ himself. In the degree to which spiritual formation in Christ is successful, the outer life of the individual becomes a natural expression or outflow of the character and teachings of Jesus.
Christian spiritual formation is focused entirely on Jesus. Its goal is an obedience or conformity to Christ that arises out of an inner transformation accomplished through purposive interaction with the grace of God in Christ. Obedience is an essential outcome of Christian spiritual formation (John 13:34-35; 14:21).
Starts August 20th
When:
Tuesday Evenings
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Where:
THE UPPER ROOM
3729 Valley Hill Rd. NW
Kennesaw, GA. 30152
Contact:
Steve Fowler
770-714-6960
steve.fowler@comcast.net
Study Calendar
August 20: Chapter One - Introducing Spiritual Formation
August 27: Chapter Two - The Heart in the System of Human Life
September 3: Chapter Three - Radical Evil in the Ruined Soul
September 10: Chapter Four - Radical Goodness in the Restored Soul
September 17: Chapter Five - Spiritual Change - The Reliable Pattern
September 24: BREAK
October 1: Chapter Six - Transforming the Mind (Part 1)
October 8: Chapter Seven - Transforming the Mind (Part 2)
October 15: BREAK
October 22: Chapter Eight - Transforming the Will (Heart or Spirit)
October 29: Chapter Nine - Transforming the Body
November 5: BREAK
November 12: Chapter Ten - Transforming Our Social Dimension
November 19: Chapter Eleven - Transforming the Soul
November 26: BREAK
December 3: Chapter Twelve - The Children of Light & The Light of the World
December 10: Chapter Thirteen - Spiritual Formation in the Local Congregation