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Mentioned in 30 episodes

The Spirit of the Disciplines

Understanding How God Changes Lives

Book • 1988

In 'The Spirit of the Disciplines', Dallas Willard argues that spiritual disciplines are essential for transforming Christians into the character of Christ.

He contends that these disciplines, such as solitude, silence, fasting, and prayer, are concrete activities that make us more receptive to God's Kingdom.

The book explores the theological foundation of these disciplines, their historical context, and their practical application in everyday life.

Willard emphasizes that salvation is a process of transformation worked out through our physical bodies and that these disciplines are crucial for living a life that reflects Christ's teachings.

Mentioned by

John Mark Comer

John Mark Comer

Mentioned in 30 episodes

Mentioned by

John Eldredge

in reference to his book on spiritual disciplines.

CNLP 725 | Too Young to Lead? John Eldredge on Age, Authority, and the Hidden Hunger Success and Marriage Can't Fill

Mentioned as a resource to study the topics discussed in the session more deeply.

61. Being a Disciple of Jesus, not Just a Christian (2010)

Mentioned as background material for the presentation.

45. Ordering the Spiritual Disciplines (1991)

Mentioned by

Dallas Willard

as containing a chapter he discusses called Paul's Psychology of Redemption.

59. The Role of the Body in Spiritual and Unspiritual Life (2010)

Mentioned by

John Mark Comer

as being from USC and that scripture memorization was the single most important spiritual discipline in his life.

Memorize | Scripture E4

Recommended by

Dallas Willard

as a discussion of how to become like Jesus by walking in the easy yoke with Him.

60. Disciplines for Eternal (Spiritual) Living (2010)

Mentioned by

John Mark Comer

as the book written by Willard after "Celebration of Discipline".

Spiritual Formation in the Future of the Church (Featuring John Mark Comer)

Recommended by

Dallas Willard

for understanding how people come to a place where the yoke is easy.

57. Some Barriers to Eternal Living Now: The Unsurrendered Will (2010)

Mentioned by

Dallas Willard

when discussing spiritual disciplines.

36. Church Activities Organized around Character Development (2010)

Mentioned by

Dallas Willard

when introducing a section on celebration from his book.

16. Celebration: The Recollection of God (1997)

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