Because
the vernacular is always evolving, it is important that we define and update
our definitions of our terms. Only a few
of these terms are in the Bible, but we throw them around all the time. So here is what I mean when I use them:
Discipleship – Waking a person up to
their identity and role in the Kingdom
of God.
Discipler – One who assists in
the waking process. Once the person is
fully awake to the Kingdom, disciplers may look more like coaches or just good
friends.
Spiritual Coach – One who uses the
tools of prayer, encouragement, and challenge to form Christ in another.
Forming Christ – The process of
exchanging one’s natural identity for a Kingdom identity.
Kingdom
of God – On earth, it’s many things, but
particularly the human lives in which the Lord has established his authority
and communion.
Spiritual Formation – A fancy academic word
for the fruit of discipleship.
Tomorrow’s blog:
Debriefing, Spiritual Fathering, Initiation, Spiritual Inheritance, Salvation,
& Spiritual Adventure
I really like those definitions. Though not as comprehensive or conventional as I would define them, they are maybe more precise and realistic. Good stuff.