Spiritual Formation

Spiritual formation for the Christian refers to the Spirit-driven process of forming the inner world of the human self so that it becomes like the inner being of Christ Himself.  To the degree in which spiritual formation in Christ is successful, the outer life of the individual becomes a natural outflow of the character and teachings of Jesus.  Christian spiritual formation is focused entirely on Jesus.  It's goal is conformity to Christ that arises out of an inner transformation accomplished through purposeful interaction with the grace of God in Christ.  Obedience is an essential outcome of Christian spiritual formation.