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Theology

Prayer and Spiritual Formation: How does it work?

May 27, 2015 by Krisan Marotta

The biblical picture of prayer is not that it is a spiritual discipline that I use to reach a higher spiritual level. Rather prayer is an unavoidable mandatory battlefield in the war of faith.

Filed Under: Theology, Topics Tagged With: prayer, spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation

Does Spiritual Formation seek the right kind of change?

February 22, 2015 by Krisan Marotta

Not only does the theology of spiritual formation aim at the wrong target, spiritual formation seeks the wrong kind of change. While spiritual disciplines focus on success at outward righteous behavior, the Bible teaches that the goal of spiritual maturity is a strong unshakeable faith.

Filed Under: Theology, Topics Tagged With: spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation

Is Spiritual Formation shooting at the right target?

February 17, 2015 by Krisan Marotta

The theology of Spiritual Formation sounds great on paper, but it is focused on the wrong target. Spiritual formation is “an intentional Christian practice with the goal of developing spiritual maturity that leads to Christ-likeness.”  The central claim of “spiritual formation”  is the belief that — in cooperation with the Holy Spirit — I can […]

Filed Under: Theology, Topics Tagged With: Ephesians, spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation

What is worship?

January 5, 2015 by Krisan Marotta

If you think that worship equals singing, A Taste of Heaven: Worship in the Light of Eternity by RC Sproul is a must-read book for you.

Filed Under: Theology, Topics, What is Tagged With: book review, worship

Does Spiritual Formation work? Answers from Haggai

October 22, 2014 by Krisan Marotta

“Spiritual formation” is a hot topic today.  But does it work?  The Old Testament prophet Haggai would answer no. Spiritual formation is “an intentional Christian practice with the goal of developing spiritual maturity that leads to Christ-likeness.”  This theology is based on the premise that doing certain practices (typically daily prayer, fasting, solitude, confession and/or […]

Filed Under: Haggai, Passages, Theology, Topics Tagged With: disciplines, Haggai, spiritual formation

The Boy Jesus in the Temple and what that teaches us about Bible Study

June 16, 2014 by Krisan Marotta

How could a 12-year old astonish the best theologians of his day? Why was the knowledge of Jesus radically different than everyone else?

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Bible Study, sin

Drawing the Doctrinal Line

February 25, 2014 by Krisan Marotta

Which of our many doctrinal differences should Christians worry about? After all, one person’s heresy is another person’s minor difference of opinion.

Filed Under: Theology, Topics Tagged With: 1John, Ephesians, Gospel, Jesus Christ, sin

Why I reject Emergent Theology

January 10, 2014 by Krisan Marotta

Emergent Theology claims theological certainty is an idol, but Paul claims the authority to speak on behalf of God.

Filed Under: Theology, Topics Tagged With: apostle, certainty, emergent theology

5 Questions to Identify a Cult

October 16, 2013 by Krisan Marotta

How do you recognize a group which claims to represent genuine, apostolic Christianity but in reality does not? Here are 5 questions that separate “the sheep” from “the wolves.”

Filed Under: Theology, Topics Tagged With: 1John, cults, Gospel

7 Marks of False Teachers

October 9, 2013 by Krisan Marotta

I blog frequently on tips and tools for improving your Bible study skills, but what about discernment when listening to others?

Filed Under: Theology, Topics Tagged With: Bible Study, discernment, false teachers, wisdom

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