Apprentice of Jesus Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ by Dallas Willard
Being devoted to one another in family-like love... Being at peace with everyone. p. 196
"Consciously chosen and sustained relationship of interaction between the Lord and his apprentice, in which the apprentice is able to do, and routinely does, what he or she knows to be right before God because all aspects of his or her person have been substantially transformed." p. 226
"Devoted constantly to prayer ... Devote our lives to the service of others." p. 196
Enemy receptiveness and blessing for all p. 196
Fourth element is an opening up of our broader social dimension to redemption. p. 196
Growth in Grace. p. 160 Gospel of Grace p. 196
"Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day." ~ Dallas Willard
“It is time to change our focus, individually and in our Christian groupings. If we as Christ’s people genuinely enter Christ’s Way of the Heart, individuals will find a sure path toward becoming the persons they were meant to be: thoroughly good and godly persons, yet purged
of arrogance, insensitivity, and self-sufficiency." p. 25
"Joyful with those who are rejoicing and being sorrowful with those in sorrow." p. 196
"Keep the pathway open to the house of reason and go there regularly to listen." p. 125
Letting love be completely real...Living in harmony with each other
Most adequate biblical description of what the details of a spiritually transformed social dimension.
Not being haughty, but fitting right in with the “lowly” in human terms. Not seeing yourself as wise
Opening up of our broader social dimension to redemption.
Putting On the Character of Christ... Providing for needy enemies (196) ... Pause to contemplate
Quiet your soul and your body, and let them get clear of the fog of daily burdens preoccupations p. 264
Rejoicing in hope ... Redemption..."Reciprocal Rootedness in others" p. 179
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"Self-control is the Steady capacity to direct yourself to accomplish what you have chosen or decided to do and be, even though you “don’t feel like it.” p. 127 "Serving the Lord with ardent Spirit and all diligence. p.195
"Think for a moment what it would be like to be part of a group of disciples in which this list was the
conscious, shared intention, and where it was actually lived out, even if with some imperfection... Its
effect on the community would be incalculable, as it in fact has been wherever realized throughout the history of Christ’s people on earth." ~ p. 196 Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard
Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4
VIM:Vision. Intention. Means - Chapter 5 p. 85
We must stand safe and solid in his kingdom.
Work things out with God ...
"eXtend ourselves in blessing to all whose lives we touch." p. 197
"You were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), verifying what is pleasing to the Lord." ~ The Apostle Paul (Ephesians 5:8-11, par)
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