1. Spiritual Transformation
Elements and Disciplines
From
The Complete Book of Discipleship by Bill Hull
&
The Biblical Principles of Discipleship by Alan Coppedge

2. What is spiritual “transformation”?
Trans: (meta) = to move something from one place to another
Formation: (morphe) = to change

3. Essential Elements of Spiritual Transformation
TRANSFORMATIONAL TRIANGLE
Training and Pattern of Life
Holy Spirit
Scriptures
Community
Circumstances & Events
Mission
Hull, p 189

4. Essential Disciplines for Spiritual Transformation
Longstanding tradition in the Church
Bible reading, scripture memory, prayer, worship, evangelism, service, stewardship
Why practice the disciplines?
Positive, preemptive function when engaged appropriately
Develop habits of the heart
Disciplines are tools
Disciplines work indirectly and mysteriously

5. Principles that Govern the Spiritual Disciplines
Training Leads to Godliness
Regeneration “factory installs” the desire to be like Jesus
Greek root for train is gumnazo ( gymnasium)
God opposes earning, but urges effort
Don’t go it alone

6. Principles that Govern the Spiritual Disciplines
Practice Creates the Trained State
Why do we practice anything?
Relationship between practice and spiritual training
Tragedy of “undisciplined disciples”
Maturity results from constant use

7. Principles that Govern the Spiritual Disciplines
Perseverance Makes Transformation a Reality
Realizing full potential requires consistent training
Spiritual disciplines can make holiness natural
Paul tells us not to give up (Gal 6:9)
Training is different than just trying

8. Principles that Govern the Spiritual Disciplines
Disciplines must be properly practiced
Careful not to abuse disciplines, without abandoning them
Perspective when viewed as “means of grace”

9. Exercising the Seven Primary Spiritual Disciplines
Time with the Word of God
Scripture Memory
Fellowship
Giving
Prayer
Fasting
Public Worship