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Cards Term moored spirituality Definition -tied to a tradition -has a textual trdition -seeks to live according to that tradition within a community -includes Christianity, Judaism, Islam Term unmoored spirituality Definition -makes up its own reality -typically focused on self, differs with each individual Term Christian spirituality is a dynamic relationshp in which we (3 things): Definition -commune with God personally -learn to worship God exclusively -walk in obedience to God with consistency Term 3 Main Elements of Christianity Definition -set of beliefs (apsotles creed) -set of values (seen in Jesus' life) -way of life (how values affect everday life) Term 3 Factors that influence Spirituality Definition -personality -denominational background/experience -attitudes to world, culture, history Term Spiritual Disciplines (4 aspects) Definition -practices that help us develop Christlikeness -have a long tradition of practice -the means God has given us to open our hearts to His transformation -goal: freedom, not bondage Term Contemplative Tradition Definition -prayer filled life -habit of living in the presence of God -practice of focusing our innermost being on God himself -taking time to listen to the Whisperer Term Contemplative- Attributes of God- Transcendance vs Immanence Definition -Transcendance: God existing apart from the limitations of the Universe -dominant attribute in church for many centuries -evidenced in architecture, music, worship style etc. -Immanence: God is present with us -dominant attribute in many churches, people's minds today Term Contemplative- Problems in Prayer Experience: Nature of God Definition -we don't understand who God is -little consciousness of holiness of God -the purposes of God are diff. than what we expect -God is omniscient (all knowing) -God is a Father full of love/compassion Term Contemplative- Problems in Prayer: The Nature of Humanity Definition -we don't know who we are (according to God) -we have exalted ourselves to a higher position than we deserve -the sinful natures is not eradicated by salvation Term Contemplative- Problems in Prayer: Inappropriate Use of Scripture Definition -taking scriptures out of context to support our prayer requests Term Contemplative- 8 Diff. types of prayer Definition -adoration (blessing/praise) -confession/repentance/contrition (intellectual, emotional and voluntary elements) -thanksgiving -supplication/petition (making our requests known to God) -intercession -laying on of hands (symbolic act used in many ways in scripture) -fasting (accompanies prayer) -annointing (linked with healing, setting someone apart) Term Contemplative- Prayer of the Heart (prayer of simplicity, centering prayer) Definition -purpose: opening ourselves up to God and listening to Him -reciting biblical word/phrase/attribute of God etc. -Jesus prayer (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner) Term Contemplative- comparing non-Christian and Christian meditative prayers Definition -outer appearances vs purpose -emptying yourself vs filling yourself Term Contemplative- 6 disciplines Definition -prayer, many kinds -meditation -solitude/silence -fasting -worship -slowing Term Holiness Tradition Definition -virtuous (marked by virtue, morally good, pure or chaste) -virtue (moral goodness, integrity, chastity, merit, efficacy) Term Holiness- A life that works (7 points) Definition -not what you do but who you are -not compartmentalizing your life but living all of life in the world and for God -not denying yourself but using disciple to mold you into God' likeness -not trying to be good enough for God but striving to know God more -not perfection but progression -not denying who you are but growing into all the God created you to be -not living by a list of do's and don'ts, but choosing to live God's way Term Holiness- Discipline of Confession, 6 steps Definition -individual confession to God (not having to go through a priest) -steps: preparation (ask God to reveal) -self-examination (clearly identifying our sin) -perception (seeing our sin thru the eyes of God) -a new feeling (Godly sorrow) -a new promise (what are we going to change?) -healing grace (knowing God has forgiven) Term Holiness- Discipline of Resisting Temptation (3 sources of Temptation) Definition -the world: the way the world thinks/acts apart from God -the flesh: sinful, distorted desires -devil/demons: primarily thru worldly and fleshly thinking, mostly in our minds Term Charismatic Tradition- Ministry of the Holy Spirit: Holy Spirit is: Definition -3rd person of the trinity -a divine personality -possessing individual substance, intelligence, emotion, will Term Charismatic- Ministry of the Holy Spirit: 5 Works of the Holy Spirit in us are: Definition -manifest Christlikeness -guide/teach the believer -minister through the believer -empower the believer -intercede for the saints Term Charismatic- Ministry of the Holy Spirit: 2 Works of the Holy Spirit in the world: Definition -conviction of sin/unbelief etc -glorfying Christ Term Charismatic- Ministry of the Holy Spirit: How to be recptive: Definition -listen for the Spirit continually -be relentlessly responsive -listen for the Spirit's voice in others -practice listening in the small matters Term Charismatic- Discipline of Fasting: Fasting has been neglected because: Definition -became a matter obligation/rules so people rebelled -seen as "bad for your health" Term Charismatic- 3 kinds of fasting: Definition -normal (just water) -partial (eliminating specific foods, or all foods but drinking juice) -absolute (no food or water) Term Charismatic- Fasting can be (4 things): Definition -personal (you and God) -national (at times of crisis) -group (prepared people) -regular (according to scedule/routine) Term Charismatic- 5 purposes of fasting: Definition -reveals things that control us -helps us keep balance in life -increases effectiveness of intercession -guides us in decisions -delivers us from bondage Term Charismatic- Discipline of Corporate Guidance Definition -seeking to know God's guidance on corporate basis (church) -democracy (50% plus one) vs theocracy (ruled by God) in churches... Term Charismatic- 3 Means for Exploring God's guidance Definition -"clearness committee" (advoce and accountability) -know yourself (gifts and weaknesses) -try out new things Term Charismatic- Disciplines associated with it: Definition -corporate guidance -proper use of all spiritual gifts -development of fruits of the spirit Term Social Justice Tradition Definition -living out faith in social arena -having power to be people we were created to be and doing the works of God on earth -focus on justice/peace in relationships/social structures -compassionate way of living, sharing kingdom love with all people Term Social Justice- 3 Hebrew Words: Definition -Mishpat: "justice", social, religious, ethical, wisdom to bring harmonius relationships between people -Hesed: "God's loving kindness, compassion" quality that we're called to exhibit to all people and animals and land -Shalom: "peace" livng together in a deep sense of harmony/community, economically and socially, care and consideration for all people Term Social Justice- Discipline of Simplicity Definition -practicing a lifestyle free of excess, greed, covetousness etc. -sharing/enjoying our possession instead of them possessing us -true simplicity is an invitation to true contentment Term Evangelical Tradition- 3 main apsects: Definition -studying the word -sharing the good news -defending the faith Term Evangelical- 5 fingers of the word hand: Definition -hearing the word (listening thru preaching, bible study etc) -reading the word -studying the word (writing down questions, observations etc) -memorizing the word (strengthens us in temptation, truth basis for witnessing, resource for ministry) -meditating on the word (works with all the other "fingers", deep thinking on scripture/meanings) Term Evangelical- Sharing the Gospel: Definition -God knows you and loves you -we are all sinners -Jesus paid the price for our sin -we need to receive Jesus as our Saviour Term Evangelical: Defending the faith against heresy (past and present) Definition -Augustine vs. Manichaens (dualistic world, good vs. evil), Donatists (exclusive against those who left the faith during persecution) Pelagianism (denied sinful nature, thought people would rise to perfection) -heresies of today- Mormanism? All religions lead to same God? Term Evangelical- Defining Theology Definition -councils: defining the diety/humanity of Christ (result: Nicene Creed) -defining the canon of scripture Term Evangelical- Disciplines Definition -studying the word -fellowship -evangelism -building the church -apologetics (defending the faith) Term Incarnational Tradition- 2 dimensions Definition -religious -everyday life Term Incarnational- Religious Dimension Definition expressed in worship/liturgy (the people's work), sacraments (communion and baptism: matter that makes the invisible realm of the Spirit visible) -help others experience God in worship -consider others in worship styles -don't be ruled by time/technology Term Incarnational- Everyday Life: Work Definition -sense of calling -sense of responsibility -sense of freedom -sense of creativity -sense of dignity -sense of community -sense of solidarity with the poor -sense of meaning/purpose Term Incarnational- Everyday Life: Family/Home Definition -make the home a centre of a life lived for God for all that live there -make your marriage your top priority -make mealtime significant for your family Term Incarnational- Everyday Life: Society at large Definition -bring reality of God to bear upon cultural, political and institutional life Term Incarnational- Everyday Life: Self Definition -take care oryourself in a way that reflects your relationship with God (eatig, sleeping, balance, care of soul) Term Incarnational- Discipline of Submission: what? why? Definition -surrendering of our whole selves to God -why? allows us to receive the new life of Christ within us -good for us (brings contentment) -brings freedom from introspection adn the sins of self life (allows us to serve others in love) -cultivate the mind of Christ in us (Jesus was submissive to the Father) Term Incarnational- Discipline of Submission: How? Definition -integrity check (God evaluates consistence between heart and actions) -obedience check (God tests us) -word check (God reveals something through word to see if you respect its authority) -ministry task (assignment from God, tests faithfulness) -faith check (challenge concerning some issue that can show God's faithfulness) -leadership committal process item (process through which a potential leader opens himself up to be usd by God in ministry) -authority insights process item (instances in which person learns important lessons via positive/negative experiences re:submission to authority etc) Term Incarnational- Discipline of Submission: What do we have to submit? Definition -ourselves to God -ourselves to scripture -ourselves to one another Term Incarnational- Disciplines Definition -service -stewardship -rule of self (ortberg) -submission -celebration Term Incarnational- Discipline of Celebration Definition -taking time to observe thigns that are special/important to us -celebrations not always happy, but times of joy Term Incarnational- Discipline of Celebration: Things that stop us from experiencing joy: Definition -busyness -worry -times of struggle in life Term Incarnational- Discipline of Celebration: Biblical expamples of things to celebrate: Definition -thanking God for what he's done -celebrating sacred days (feasts) -marking important milestones -praising/worshipping God for his love for us