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spiritual disciplines

Spiritual Formation: a critical look

June 3, 2015 by Krisan Marotta

The theology of Spiritual Formation sounds great on paper, but it is focused on the wrong target, seeks the wrong kind of change and misses the mark on how disciplines work.

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

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

Why do you call me good?

July 23, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

Why do you call me good?

If you’re a Christian, you have probably believed that you can’t earn your way to heaven since the day of your conversion. But consider how easily we live as if we can!

Filed Under: Faith & Life, Topics Tagged With: Mark, Question Jesus Asked, spiritual disciplines

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