The Garden Concept of The Garden Concept of Spiritual FormationSpiritual Formation

Dr. Ron WalbornDr. Ron Walborn

THE GARDEN CONCEPT OF SPIRITUAL THE GARDEN CONCEPT OF SPIRITUAL FORMATIONFORMATION - Introduction - Introduction

1)1) Some say it is all about Some say it is all about Right DoctrineRight Doctrine

2)2) Some say it is all about Some say it is all about Right BehaviorRight Behavior

3)3) Some say it is all about Some say it is all about Right MinistryRight Ministry

4)4) Some say it is all about Some say it is all about Right ExperiencesRight Experiences

TRUTHTRUTH—It is all about —It is all about Right RelationshipRight Relationship

I. Definitions:I. Definitions:

SpiritualitySpirituality—“The intentional and —“The intentional and continuous ordering of one’s orientation continuous ordering of one’s orientation toward living all of life in the Spirit. toward living all of life in the Spirit. Christian spirituality necessitates a Christian spirituality necessitates a willing surrender to the reigning willing surrender to the reigning presence of Christ. It is more a presence of Christ. It is more a relational process than a list of do’s and relational process than a list of do’s and don’ts. You surrender to Jesus as King don’ts. You surrender to Jesus as King over everything—thoughts, words, over everything—thoughts, words, deeds.”deeds.” (Dallas Willard, (Dallas Willard, Spirit Spirit of the Disciplinesof the Disciplines))

1. God’s Part:

“Kairotic Moment” = Times when God brings events together for optimum Kingdom Growth

2. Our Part:

Repent

Believe

Faith does not create reality—It accesses what God has already made real

14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Mark 1:14-15

I. Definitions:I. Definitions:

Spiritual FormationSpiritual Formation—“Spiritual formation is a —“Spiritual formation is a process of being conformed to the image of process of being conformed to the image of Christ for the sake of others.”Christ for the sake of others.” (Robert (Robert Mulholland, Mulholland, Invitation to a JourneyInvitation to a Journey))

““Making Space for God”Making Space for God”

What is the balance between Grace & Works?What is the balance between Grace & Works?