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Spiritual
Transformation
Elements and Disciplines
From
The Complete Book of Discipleship by Bill Hull
&
The Biblical Principles of Discipleship by Alan Coppedge
What is spiritual “transformation”?
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Trans: (meta) = to move something from
one place to another
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Formation: (morphe) = to change
Essential Elements
of Spiritual Transformation
TRANSFORMATIONAL TRIANGLE
Training and Pattern of Life
Community
Mission
Circumstances
& Events
Hull, p 189
Essential Disciplines
for Spiritual Transformation
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Longstanding tradition in the Church
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Bible reading, scripture memory, prayer, worship,
evangelism, service, stewardship
Why practice the disciplines?
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Positive, preemptive function when engaged appropriately
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Develop habits of the heart
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Disciplines are tools
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Disciplines work indirectly and mysteriously
Principles that Govern
the Spiritual Disciplines
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Training Leads to Godliness
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Regeneration “factory installs” the desire to be
like Jesus
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Greek root for train is gumnazo ( gymnasium)
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God opposes earning, but urges effort
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Don’t go it alone
Principles that Govern
the Spiritual Disciplines
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Practice Creates the Trained State
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Why do we practice anything?
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Relationship between practice and spiritual
training
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Tragedy of “undisciplined disciples”
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Maturity results from constant use
Principles that Govern
the Spiritual Disciplines
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Perseverance Makes Transformation a
Reality
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Realizing full potential requires consistent
training
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Spiritual disciplines can make holiness natural
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Paul tells us not to give up (Gal 6:9)
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Training is different than just trying
Principles that Govern
the Spiritual Disciplines
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Disciplines must be properly practiced
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Careful not to abuse disciplines, without
abandoning them
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Perspective when viewed as “means of grace”
Exercising the Seven Primary
Spiritual Disciplines
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7.
Time with the Word of God
Scripture Memory
Fellowship
Giving
Prayer
Fasting
Public Worship