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True SpiritualityTrue Spirituality

I.I. IntroductionIntroduction

II.II. Background (Background (Objective Context of Objective Context of

SpiritualitySpirituality))

III.III. Technical DevelopmentTechnical DevelopmentA.A. Three Considerations of True SpiritualityThree Considerations of True Spirituality(Rejected-Slain-Raised)(Rejected-Slain-Raised)

B.B. Three Spiritual Categories of MenThree Spiritual Categories of Men

C.C. Three Conditions of True SpiritualityThree Conditions of True Spirituality

IV.IV. Spirituality and Spiritual GrowthSpirituality and Spiritual Growth

V.V. Key PassagesKey Passages

VI.VI. SummarySummary

The Three Conditions of SpiritualityThe Three Conditions of Spirituality1.1. YieldednessYieldedness “Do not quench the Spirit”“Do not quench the Spirit” 1 Th 5:191 Th 5:19

2.2. ConfessionConfession “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit”“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit” Eph Eph 4:304:30

3.3. Walking in the SpiritWalking in the Spirit “…walk in “…walk in the Spirit”the Spirit” Gal 5:16Gal 5:16

YieldednessYieldednessThe foundation of true spirituality.The foundation of true spirituality.

The Three Conditions of SpiritualityThe Three Conditions of Spirituality1.1. YieldednessYieldedness “Do not quench the Spirit”“Do not quench the Spirit” 1 Th 5:191 Th 5:19

2.2. ConfessionConfession “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit”“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit” Eph Eph 4:304:30

3.3. Walking in the SpiritWalking in the Spirit “…walk in “…walk in the Spirit”the Spirit” Gal 5:16Gal 5:16

GraceGrace Lewis Sperry ChaferLewis Sperry Chafer pp. 337, 339, 341pp. 337, 339, 341

““Under the law relationship between God and man, character was the product of Under the law relationship between God and man, character was the product of the energy and struggle of the flesh. This, too, is the conception of human the energy and struggle of the flesh. This, too, is the conception of human character which is held by the world, and, alas, through false teaching, it is the character which is held by the world, and, alas, through false teaching, it is the only one in the minds of many Christians…. Heaven's glory will not be a display only one in the minds of many Christians…. Heaven's glory will not be a display of human character; it is to be the unveiling of the riches of grace in Christ of human character; it is to be the unveiling of the riches of grace in Christ Jesus. Nor is Christian character a product of the flesh; it is ‘the fruit of the Jesus. Nor is Christian character a product of the flesh; it is ‘the fruit of the Spirit.’…”Spirit.’…”

““These graces are elements of divine character which are never found unless These graces are elements of divine character which are never found unless divinely wrought. They are ‘the fruit of the Spirit.’ They are never gained by divinely wrought. They are ‘the fruit of the Spirit.’ They are never gained by struggle, long or short; they are the immediate experience of every believer struggle, long or short; they are the immediate experience of every believer who comes into right adjustment with the Spirit. Therefore the way to a who comes into right adjustment with the Spirit. Therefore the way to a victorious life is not by self-development; it is through a ‘walk in the Spirit.’…victorious life is not by self-development; it is through a ‘walk in the Spirit.’…The believer's responsibility is not the walk; it is rather that of yieldedness to The believer's responsibility is not the walk; it is rather that of yieldedness to the Spirit who promotes the walk. When thus yielded, the result is instant and the Spirit who promotes the walk. When thus yielded, the result is instant and perfect: ‘Ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.’ So long as the walk is perfect: ‘Ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.’ So long as the walk is continued by the power of the Spirit, this spiritual life will be experienced. continued by the power of the Spirit, this spiritual life will be experienced. Should the adjustment to the Spirit cease, the walk must cease, and the flesh Should the adjustment to the Spirit cease, the walk must cease, and the flesh will again be manifested.”will again be manifested.”

““According to the Scriptures, such is the divine plan for the control of the flesh in According to the Scriptures, such is the divine plan for the control of the flesh in the believer's life under grace. It provides all that God desires or requires in the believer's life under grace. It provides all that God desires or requires in any life, and brings the saved one into the closest fellowship with God, and into any life, and brings the saved one into the closest fellowship with God, and into constant dependence upon the Spirit. It is the only victory possible for the constant dependence upon the Spirit. It is the only victory possible for the Christian to experience; for it only is according to the purpose and Word of Christian to experience; for it only is according to the purpose and Word of God.”God.”

Key Spiritual Growth PassagesKey Spiritual Growth Passages1.1. 2 Peter 3:182 Peter 3:18 “grow (AUXANŌ) in the grace…”“grow (AUXANŌ) in the grace…”2.2. 1 Peter 2:21 Peter 2:2 “that you may grow (AUXANŌ)”“that you may grow (AUXANŌ)”3.3. James 1:21James 1:21 “receive the word implanted”“receive the word implanted”4.4. Ephesians 4:11-16Ephesians 4:11-16 “to a…perfect (TELEIOS) man”“to a…perfect (TELEIOS) man”

““may grow (AUXANŌ) up”may grow (AUXANŌ) up”5.5. Romans 12:2Romans 12:2 “be transformed (METAMORPHOŌ)“be transformed (METAMORPHOŌ)

by the renewing (ANAKAINŌSIS)”by the renewing (ANAKAINŌSIS)”6.6. 1 Corinthians 10:131 Corinthians 10:13 not tested beyond spiritual abilitynot tested beyond spiritual ability7.7. Philippians 3:7-15Philippians 3:7-15 Paul’s testimony of ongoing growthPaul’s testimony of ongoing growth8.8. Ephesians 4:20-24Ephesians 4:20-24 “put on the new man (spirituality)” “put on the new man (spirituality)”

&&““be renewed (spiritual growth)”be renewed (spiritual growth)”

““grow”grow”

auvxa,nwauvxa,nw (AUXANŌ)(AUXANŌ)

Vine’s: “to grow or increase, of the growth of that which Vine’s: “to grow or increase, of the growth of that which lives, naturally and spiritually.”lives, naturally and spiritually.”

““perfectperfect””

te,leiojte,leioj (TELEIOS)(TELEIOS)

complete (with regard to spiritual complete (with regard to spiritual development), maturedevelopment), mature

““transfortransform”m”

metamorfo,wmetamorfo,w (METAMORPHOŌ)(METAMORPHOŌ)

to change from one form to anotherto change from one form to another

““renewingrenewing”” anakai,nwsijanakai,nwsij (ANAKAINŌSIS)(ANAKAINŌSIS)

Vine’s: “the adjustment of the moral and spiritual vision and Vine’s: “the adjustment of the moral and spiritual vision and thinking to the mind of God, which is designed to have a thinking to the mind of God, which is designed to have a transforming effect upon the life.”transforming effect upon the life.”

Spirituality…Maturation…Retrogression…Spirituality…Maturation…Retrogression… Ron Merryman Ron Merryman pg. 5pg. 5

““Nowhere is the believer ever commanded to become “more Nowhere is the believer ever commanded to become “more spiritual” than he is at that moment; he spiritual” than he is at that moment; he isis commanded to grow in commanded to grow in grace and knowledge, grace and knowledge, butbut notnot in spirituality. in spirituality. 2 Pet. 3:182 Pet. 3:18 commands all believers to grow, surely some addressed were commands all believers to grow, surely some addressed were considered “spiritual”—they too were to grow! Spirituality is considered “spiritual”—they too were to grow! Spirituality is absolute; growth or maturation is relative.”absolute; growth or maturation is relative.”

Spirituality…Maturation…Retrogression…Spirituality…Maturation…Retrogression… Ron Ron Merryman Merryman pg. 11pg. 11

““Christian maturation is that quality of growth in the new man, Christian maturation is that quality of growth in the new man, the new creation in every believer, which manifests itself in: the new creation in every believer, which manifests itself in: 1) an increasing occupation with Christ; 2) an ongoing faith-1) an increasing occupation with Christ; 2) an ongoing faith-rest in the Lord and His promises; 3) a positive acceptance rest in the Lord and His promises; 3) a positive acceptance of life with its privileges and responsibilities, and 4) an of life with its privileges and responsibilities, and 4) an enlarging capacity to express God’s viewpoint to others.”enlarging capacity to express God’s viewpoint to others.”

Spirituality…Maturation…Retrogression…Spirituality…Maturation…Retrogression… Ron Ron Merryman Merryman pg. 14pg. 14

““Do not be deceived, there is no magic pill for instant Do not be deceived, there is no magic pill for instant maturation; there are no short cuts! Without proper maturation; there are no short cuts! Without proper orientation to God’s Word (quality study), without testings, orientation to God’s Word (quality study), without testings, without experience in knowing the Lord under all sorts of without experience in knowing the Lord under all sorts of circumstances, there is no way of reaching maturity!”circumstances, there is no way of reaching maturity!”

Spirituality ExpressionsSpirituality Expressions1.1. Walk in the SpiritWalk in the Spirit Gal 5:16; Rom 8:4Gal 5:16; Rom 8:42.2. Be filled with the Spirit/Be filled with the Spirit/ Eph 5:18Eph 5:18

Let the Word of Christ dwell in youLet the Word of Christ dwell in you Col 3:16Col 3:163.3. Abide in Me/Him (Christ)Abide in Me/Him (Christ) John 15:4-7John 15:4-74.4. Fellowship (with Him)Fellowship (with Him) 1 John 1:3, 6-71 John 1:3, 6-75.5. Walk in the lightWalk in the light 1 John 1:7; Eph 5:81 John 1:7; Eph 5:86.6. Walk in loveWalk in love Eph 5:2Eph 5:27.7. Walk in wisdom/truth/commandmentsWalk in wisdom/truth/commandments Eph 5:15; Col 4:5; 3 Eph 5:15; Col 4:5; 3

Jn 3-4Jn 3-48.8. Walk in newness of lifeWalk in newness of life Rom 6:4Rom 6:49.9. Walk in manner worthy/pleasing Walk in manner worthy/pleasing Eph 4:1; Col 1:10; 1 Th Eph 4:1; Col 1:10; 1 Th

2:122:1210.10. Sanctify Christ as Lord of the heartSanctify Christ as Lord of the heart1 Pet 3:151 Pet 3:1511.11. Put on the Lord Jesus ChristPut on the Lord Jesus Christ Rom 13:14Rom 13:14

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Robert Dean, Jr.Robert Dean, Jr.““The fruit is the result of the believer’s process of walking in The fruit is the result of the believer’s process of walking in

dependence on the Holy Spirit. Fruit is character produced by dependence on the Holy Spirit. Fruit is character produced by the Holy Spirit, not the believer. The believer is to abide in the Holy Spirit, not the believer. The believer is to abide in Christ, and to walk by the Holy Spirit, but the Holy Spirit Christ, and to walk by the Holy Spirit, but the Holy Spirit produces the fruit….produces the fruit….

““The Spirit does not operate in a vacuum, but always in The Spirit does not operate in a vacuum, but always in conjunction with the Word of God, the light of divine conjunction with the Word of God, the light of divine revelation…Emphasis on the Holy Spirit without equal revelation…Emphasis on the Holy Spirit without equal emphasis on learning and applying the principles of revelation emphasis on learning and applying the principles of revelation would inevitably lead the believer to a subjective mystical would inevitably lead the believer to a subjective mystical approach. In contrast, emphasis on study apart from the approach. In contrast, emphasis on study apart from the indispensable role of the Holy Spirit leads to knowledge for indispensable role of the Holy Spirit leads to knowledge for knowledge’s sake, a merely academic emphasis confusing knowledge’s sake, a merely academic emphasis confusing human morality with [fruitfulness in truth] produced by the human morality with [fruitfulness in truth] produced by the Holy Spirit.”Holy Spirit.”

Abiding in Christ: A Dispensational Theology of the Spiritual Life (Part 2 of Abiding in Christ: A Dispensational Theology of the Spiritual Life (Part 2 of 3)3), , CTS Journal 7 (October-December 2001)CTS Journal 7 (October-December 2001), pp. 17, 23., pp. 17, 23.

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