Recap of the Series so far:
Vriesland Church Mission Statement: “We are a community of faith committed to meeting people at their point of need and loving them in the way of Christ.”
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Story of Spiritual Formation from After You Believe by N. T. Wright
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Scripture Reading- Galatians 5:13-26 (ESV)
The Way of Christ- Steps of Spiritual Formation from Galatians 5:13-26
- The goal of the journey = the Great Commandments (Galatians 5:13 & 14).
- The Steps along the journey
- 1. Abandon, starve & cease to gratify the desires of the flesh (Galatians 5:16-21 & 24)
- 2. Put on the character of Christ and live into the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
- 3. Live by and keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
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What does all this have to say to us today? (3 Take Homes)
- Spiritual formation requires personal energy and the Spirit’s presence.
- Spiritual formation is directing our loves, so our loves don’t direct us.
- Like fruit, spiritual formation begins as a seed and grows over time.
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