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Details Title: Christian Spirituality Description: Foster- Streams of Living Water Total Flash Cards: 43 Created: 12/09/2005 09:49:40	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term 6 Streams of Christianity Definition -Contemplative Stream -Holiness Stream -Charismatic Stream -Social Justice Stream -Evangelical Stream -Incarnational Stream Term Contemplative Stream- Historical Paradigm Definition St. Antony- 3rd/4th century Egypt -sold all belongings, -20 yrs. of solitude in desert -temptations, spiritual warfare, prayer, visions, fasting, self mastery -later had remarkable teaching, healing ministry Term Contemplative Stream- Biblical Paradigm Definition John the beloved disciple of Jesus -mediated on Jesus' life/ministry -part of Jesus' inner circle -the disciple whom Jesus loved -focus on divine love (heart of comtemplative tradition) Term Contemplative Stream- Contemporary Paradigm Definition Frank C. Laubauch- 20th century, American -missionary in Philippines for 10yrs -many struggles, time of solitude and renawal -God spoke to him through his own lips -life was an experience of prayer Term Contemplative Stream- Definition Definition -prayer filled life -beautiful of soul (purging and purifying) -fundamental characteristics -love -peace -delight (joy) -emptiness (yearning for more) -fire (God's purifying love) -wosdom -transformation Term Contemplative Stream- Strengths Definition -fans the flame of our first love -beyond an intellectual religion -stresses centrality of prayer -emphasizes solitariness of our life with God Term Contemplative Stream- Perils Definition -tendency to separate from ordinary life -consuming asceticism - may devalue intellectual efforts to articulate faith -may neglect importance of community Term Contemplative Tradition- Practicing Definition -experiment with varied venues of solitude -pray the scripture -have intentional times of holy leisure (walks, naps etc) Term Holiness Stream- Historical Paradigm Definition Phoebe Palmer, 19th century -began weekly meetings in her home that transcended denomination/gender differences -"altar theology"- Christ is the altar on which we sacrifice our all, everything that touches it is holy, we are holy when we place everything on the altar -founded innercity ministry, missions to China, influenced many leaders of univsersities and religious groups Term Holiness Stream- Biblical Paradigm Definition James (blood brother of Jesus) -has status of apostle, presided over Jerusalem Council, guided growing church -"James the Just" spent hours alone in temple praying for others -letter James focus on formation of moral character, having a heart of virtue -a divinely transformed heart will produce right action Term Holiness Stream- Contemporary Paradigm Definition Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 20th century -theologian, student, debater, teacher, activist against Aryan clause and actions of German Christians -6 ways he modeled Holiness- -took Jesus seriously -took call to discipleship seriously -took spiritual discipline seriously -took responsible/obedient action seriously -took purity of church seriously -took the world seriously Term Holiness Stream- Definition Definition -ability to do what needs to be done (responsibility) -sustained attention to the heart -world-affirming -bodily spirituality -striving (effort) NOT works -progress in purity/sanctity -loving unity with God Term Holiness Stream- Strengths Definition -goal is personal transformation -wellspring of action coming from purity of heart -assurance of progress in character transformation -fosters growth in grace (allowing Spirit to move but also being disciplined) Term Holiness Stream- Perils Definition -legalism- attention shifts from hearts to externals -pelagianism- attmepting to attain righteousness by works -perfectionism- a result of the first two, focus on externals and feeling that I am the one who has attained them leads to temptation to see oneself as perfect Term Holiness Stream- Practicing Definition -train, practice the disciplines -journey with others (accountability, mentoring, discipling etc) -get up again when you fall, press on Term Charismatic Tradition- Historical Paradigm Definition St. Francis of Assisi, middle ages, Italy -left Father's estate to wander, poor and preaching -believed God told him to rebuild church -story of meal in a church, God's power/love there so much church appeared to be on fire to observors -tamed a wolf by ordering it to stop attacking in Jesus name -integrated empowering gifts of the spirit with fruits of spirit (known for his joy) Term Charismatic Tradition- Biblical Paradigm Definition Apostle Paul -balance between rational and charismatic (speaking in tongues but with love) -encountered Holy Spirit (transformation from Saul to Paul) -journeys guided by Holy Spirit -exorcisms, conversions, "power encounters" Term Charismatic Tradition- Contemporary Paradigm Definition William Joseph Seymour, 19/20th century, Southern States, LA -felt called to be preacher -God outpoured Spirit in prayer groups, signs followed -joined by hundreds of followers -starts Azusa St. interracial church -started "Apostolic Faith" newspaper -focus on genuine Christian love above all else Term Charismatic Tradition- Definition Definition -life in/through the Spirit of God -spiritual giftings -divine love central to spiritual giftings -essential principles needed for exercising spiritual gifts: -taking responsibility -accepting limitations -esteeming others -maintaining unity within diversity Term Charismatic Tradition- Strengths Definition -stops us from putting God in a box -rebukes our weak practice -develops us spiritually -offers a life of gifting/empowering for witness and service Term Charismatic Stream- Perils Definition -trivialization (focus on gift not giver) -rejecting rational/intellectual -separating gifts of spirit from fruits of spirit -linking walk in the spirit to speculative end time scenarios Term Charismatic Stream- Practicing Definition -draw near to people experienced in this area -don't let fear that what you're doing is in the flesh hold you back -follow your leadings without fear of being misled -test your leadings/experiences with those you trust Term Social Justice Stream- Historical Paradigm Definition John Woolman, 18th century, USA -against slavery -preached against it at Quaker meetings -circulated anti-slavery documents -North Carolina Quakers released slaves despite struggle to enforce anti-slavery laws Term Social Justice Stream- Biblical Paradigm Definition Amos, pre-Exile prophet -brought prophetic message re: injustice and misuse of power to Israel -confronted people on empty worship, called them to acts of justice and righteousness -Amos' judgment oracles show God's passion for justice in society Term Social Justice Stream- Contemporary Paradigm Definition Dorothy Day, 20th century, New York -worked as journalist as young adult, sensitivity to issues of justice/poverty -immersed in radical/intellectual scene, became activist -spiritual awakening led to her co-founding Catholic Worker Movement -developed strategies of action: newspaper, hospitality houses, communal farms, discussions, spiritual retreats, agronomic Universities (worker could become scholar, scholar could become worker) Term Social Justice Stream- Definition Definition -life committed to compassion and justice -love God and love others -themes: expansive justice, compassion/loving kindness, peace/harmony -3 arenas:personal (weapon is prayer), social (weapon is Christian community), institutional structures (weapon is prophetic witness) Term Social Justice Stream- Strenghts Definition -calls us to a right ordering society -enhances our ecclesiology (doctrine of the church) -provides a bridge between personal and social ethics -gives relevance to the language of Christian love -gives us a foundation for ecological concerns -holds before us the relevance of the impossible ideal Term Social Justice Stream- Perils Definition -tendency to become an end in itself (fails to meet hear/spirit needs) -strident legalism (judging others' living standards) -danger of identifying yourself too closely with a particular political agenda Term Social Justice Stream- Practicing Definition -open ourselves to possibility of God using us -become global citizens who have the facts -become advocates for powerless and exploited -support relief agencies -become involved politically -use literary skills for the cause of the poor -take the work of prayer into social arena Term Evangelical Stream- Historical Paradigm Definition Augustine, 4th century, bishop of Hippo -examined various philosophies before encountering God in a garden in Milan -took 6 month retreat for studying scriptures/preparing for baptism -became bishop of Hippo, wrote many sermons -aplogist battling Manichaeism, Donatism and Pelagianism -many writings, including "city of God," and "confessions" -40 yrs of ministry Term Evangelical Stream- Biblical Paradigm Definition disciple Peter, fisher of men -sermon at Pentecost follwed by conversion/baptism of 3000 people -had a steep learning curve, often running ahead of the Spirit -constantly held forth the word of life -instructed by Jesus to look after his sheep, build the church Term Evangelical Stream- Contemporary Paradigm Definition Billy Graham, 20th century, USA -preacher/evangelist to numerous countries, crusades -practiced preaching alone, studied scripture -conrtibutions -brought moral inegrity to itinerant evangelism -advocated cooperative evangelism -worked towards racial reconciliation -used all communication tools -trained itinerant evangelists - Term Evangelical Stream- Definition Definition -themes: -faitful proclamation of gospel -centrality of scripture -confessional witness of early Christian community as a faithful interpretation of the gospel Term Evangelical Stream- Strengths Definition -call to conversion -missionary mandate -committment to biblical fidelity -evangelical witness to sound doctrine Term Evangelical Stream- Perils Definition -fixating on nonessential matters -tendency toward sectarian mentality -presenting too limited a view of salvation -tendency to bibliolatry (worshipping the bible) Term Evangelical Stream- Practicing Definition -get to know bible -get to know others Term Incarnational Stream- Historical Paradigm Definition Susanna Wesley, 17th century, England -committed mother of 19 children -intensive home-schooling of children -called a "preacher of righteousness" -held church services in her home when her husband was away -wrote extensively to her son John when he was away for school -many of her works written for publication Term Incarnational Stream- Biblical Paradigm Definition Bezalel, OT artisan -filled with the spirit of God -what he produced gave the people a continual visual of God -imaginative, articulate, effective administrator -demonstrated presence of God through his vocation Term Incarnational Stream- Contemporary Paradigm Definition Dag Hammarskjold, 20th century, Swedish -secretary general of UN, died in plane crash 1961 -left his private journal to be published -saw all men as equals as children of God -transformed UN from forum for conference into agency of creative action for peace -never boasted about distinguished career or important people he met- humble Term Incarnational Stream- Definition Definition -concerned with relationship between Spirit and matter -a function of matter is to mediate the presence of an infinite God to finite minds -2 dimensions: everday life, religious life -everyday: sacramental living in our families/homes/work -religious: material and human forms to expres worship of God (liturgy) Term Incarnational Stream- Strengths Definition -underscores the fact that God is truly among us in our earthly existence -roots us in everday life -gives meaning to our work -valuable corrective to Gnosticism -constantly beckons us Godward -makes our body a sanctuary through whic we experience the presence of God -deepens our ecological sensitivities Term Incarnational Stream- Perils Definition -idolatry -the way we seek to manage God through externals Term Incarnational Stream- Practicing Definition -invocation of God's manifest presence into this material world of ours (inviting God in) -recover a Christian spirituality of work: sense of calling, responsibility, freedom from the burden of the workaholic, creativity, dignity, community, solidarity with the poor, meaning and purpose -recovery of marriage/family life/the home