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Introduction to Christian Spirituality, Part 2

Introduction to Christian Spirituality, Part 2. CS 501 Houston Graduate School of Theology. Faith Lessons. Task of spiritual theology . Some theological terms. Some theological terms. Some theological terms. The Downward Pull of Sin.

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Introduction to Christian Spirituality, Part 2

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  1. Introduction to Christian Spirituality, Part 2 CS 501 Houston Graduate School of Theology

  2. Faith Lessons

  3. Task of spiritual theology

  4. Some theological terms

  5. Some theological terms

  6. Some theological terms

  7. The Downward Pull of Sin

  8. The Upward Journey of the Kingdom – The Realm of Salvation The Already/Not Yet Principle

  9. How do these theological understandings . . .

  10. What is the Christian story primarily?

  11. Ultimately, is the aim of loving God…

  12. Is the purpose of Christian spirituality…

  13. What happens when . . .

  14. What happens when . . .

  15. How should a disciple . . . • Pray? • We pray as members of the body of Christ. • Enjoy spiritual fellowship? • By not making it too spiritual! • A community that exists for purely spiritual ends is in great danger of letting unspiritual, carnal elements develop. • A Christian community recognizes the ordinary fellowships of everyday life in Christ.

  16. Signs of a sacramental community

  17. The one anothers

  18. More signs of the sacramental community . . .

  19. More signs of the sacramental community . . .

  20. Richard Foster We must seek out the recreating stillness of solitude if we want to be with others meaningfully. We must seek the fellowship and accountability of others if we want to be alone safely. We must cultivate both if we are to live in obedience.

  21. Conclusions

  22. Summary

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