In the world we live in we can lose sight very easily of what is the most important, which is the spiritual disciplines the Lord has given us for victorious living in Christ. Pastor Jack
Hayford invites us to rediscover the power and the blessing that come from such disciplines such as Committing to Hearing His Voice, Living in the Power of Baptism, Resources of the Lord’s
Table, Spirit of Forgiveness, Feeding on God 's Word, Maintain Integrity of the Heart, Abiding in the Fullness of Spirit, Submission to His Will, Practice of Solitude, and the Life of a Worshiper. Pastor Jack brings valid principles and practices to help serious Christians find there road to Christ.
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Christian discipleship consists of those life principles that lead to a timeless quality in the life of a believer. It is the practical aspect of eternal life, lived in the here and now, in contrast with the promised aspect of eternal life, which we will enjoy then and there, forever in God’s presence (Hayford 2001, 9).
Worship is another priority that every believer should focus on. Worshiping invites Jesus’ into our lives and personal circumstances. It is a doorway for Jesus to enter and make His presence and power known. His influence can purify all of life’s issues. Prayer is one of the most healthy disciplines. He uses this discipline to infiltrate into relationship with us. To learn to live in the spirit of prayer is to learn to walk in the presence of Jesus (Hayford 2011, 194).
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Spiritual transformation is accessible to all people willing to understand and appreciate the spiritual disciplines. According to G.K. Chesteron “Christianity has not so much been tried …show more content…
12). He goes on to mention that to understand this tension can be removed by practicing the old disciplines. Our bodies have been given the measure of independent power by
God. Without this power humans would not be able to resemble God nor be His coworkers that
He commands us to be.
Willard goes on to mention and explores the fullness of life that is experienced when you connect the spiritual life and the physical life. He then addresses the problem of evil and calls the action of all churches. The churches can challenge the people to pursue spiritual transformation in people’s lives to become communities of justice and peace. Dallas Willard’s main goal and objective is for us to take action and begin the journey through spiritual disciplines and to respond when Jesus says “follow me”.
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The first discipline I chose was the Life of A Worshiper. After sitting quietly and contemplating what this meant. I realized to be a true worshiper requires me to notice every detail that Jesus puts before me. In order to do this I have to get outside of myself. This is
Hayford invites us to rediscover the power and the blessing that come from such disciplines such as Committing to Hearing His Voice, Living in the Power of Baptism, Resources of the Lord’s
Table, Spirit of Forgiveness, Feeding on God 's Word, Maintain Integrity of the Heart, Abiding in the Fullness of Spirit, Submission to His Will, Practice of Solitude, and the Life of a Worshiper. Pastor Jack brings valid principles and practices to help serious Christians find there road to Christ.
The disciplines provide plentiful amounts of power and blessing …show more content…
Christian discipleship consists of those life principles that lead to a timeless quality in the life of a believer. It is the practical aspect of eternal life, lived in the here and now, in contrast with the promised aspect of eternal life, which we will enjoy then and there, forever in God’s presence (Hayford 2001, 9).
Worship is another priority that every believer should focus on. Worshiping invites Jesus’ into our lives and personal circumstances. It is a doorway for Jesus to enter and make His presence and power known. His influence can purify all of life’s issues. Prayer is one of the most healthy disciplines. He uses this discipline to infiltrate into relationship with us. To learn to live in the spirit of prayer is to learn to walk in the presence of Jesus (Hayford 2011, 194).
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Spiritual transformation is accessible to all people willing to understand and appreciate the spiritual disciplines. According to G.K. Chesteron “Christianity has not so much been tried …show more content…
12). He goes on to mention that to understand this tension can be removed by practicing the old disciplines. Our bodies have been given the measure of independent power by
God. Without this power humans would not be able to resemble God nor be His coworkers that
He commands us to be.
Willard goes on to mention and explores the fullness of life that is experienced when you connect the spiritual life and the physical life. He then addresses the problem of evil and calls the action of all churches. The churches can challenge the people to pursue spiritual transformation in people’s lives to become communities of justice and peace. Dallas Willard’s main goal and objective is for us to take action and begin the journey through spiritual disciplines and to respond when Jesus says “follow me”.
Gowan 3
The first discipline I chose was the Life of A Worshiper. After sitting quietly and contemplating what this meant. I realized to be a true worshiper requires me to notice every detail that Jesus puts before me. In order to do this I have to get outside of myself. This is