Spiritual Formation: An Invitation to Drawing Near The Dangers of a Generic Account of Formation
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Jun 20, 2024 A theological dive into natural versus supernatural formation and why starting assumptions matter. Discussion of continuity versus discontinuity in shaping Christian identity. Critique of reductionist, self-actualizing approaches that mirror secular categories. Emphasis on union with Christ, infusion of the Spirit, and how reconciliation reshapes true formation.
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Begin Formation With Discontinuity
- Kyle Strobel contrasts continuity and discontinuity approaches, urging formation to begin with divine revelation rather than generic human categories.
- He warns that starting with continuity smooths distinctive Christian claims into secular equivalents and obscures union with Christ.
Prioritize The Bible's Distinctiveness
- Start theological reflection by locating the Bible and preaching as uniquely God's word and mode of speech.
- Then use analogies to natural categories, not the other way around, to avoid reductive readings.
Personhood Depends On Knowing God
- Starting with secular personhood yields a generic, self-centered anthropology instead of beings made to image God.
- Kyle argues you must know God first to understand what it means to be human and to be truly formed.
