Goals of Spiritual Formation according to the truths of Scripture.
Christ demonstrates that newness is possible. He is the “first among the New”. As we are embraced by Christ, we are renewed. We get to see this, join this, extend this, and celebrate this, together.
What does the gospel have to do with Spiritual Formation?
Recreated into the image God has in mind. This happens as we are embraced by God in Christ, and shown the mind of God. We are invited to join the life of God - the community of God extending through us to all creation.
> Instruments are used to modify the object
> Placed into an environment (often of great heat!)
