Vibrant Christian Spirituality

Simply put, this means to be increasingly transformed into the  image of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). This needs to be the goal of every Christian. Dallas Willard writes, "The outcome of spiritual formation is ... the transformation of the inner reality of the self in such a way that the deeds and works of Jesus become a natural expression of who we are" (Renovation of the Heart, 165-166).

Transformation occurs naturally as we partner with the Holy Spirit in our lives. In Ephesians 5:18, Paul tells us to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit. While the Holy Spirit is working in our lives, molding and changing us, we also need to do our part in this divine-human partnership. In 1 Timothy 4:7b-8, Paul tells us to "train [ourselves] to be godly," as "godliness has value ... for both the present life and the life to come." 

A Vibrant Christian Spirituality Includes The Following:

• Nurturing Holistic Transformation (spirit, soul, body - 1 Thessalonians 5:23)
• Developing Spiritual Fruit (Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:3-9)
• Shunning Spiritual Vices (Proverbs 6:16-19; Romans 6; Galatians 5:13-21; Ephesians 4:17-5:20)
• Employing Spiritual Gifts (Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4:11-13)
• Practicing Spiritual Disciplines (1 Timothy 4:7-10)
• Combatting with Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20; James 4:7)

Jesus’s Approach To Spirituality Included:

• Time in the crowd (Church)
• Time with his 12 Disciples (Cell-Group)
• Time with 2-4 core disciples (Core-Group)
• ​Time alone with God (Solitude)

Click on the links below if you are interested in any of the following:

Cell-Groups or Life Groups

Core Groups or Spiritual Friendship Groups

Other Resources for Spiritual Transformation



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Passionate Worship

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Extravagant Generosity

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