Practical Crucifixion: Notes on Spiritual Formation

About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of practical crucifixion in relation to spiritual formation and the importance of aligning actions with truth and goodness.

Practical crucifixion is not separate from practically putting on Christ. Within the larger context of beholding Christ and the work of the Spirit our actions help orient us to what is true and good.

Topics covered

• spiritual formation
• practical crucifixion
• putting on Christ
• beholding Christ
• work of the Spirit

Keywords

• spiritual formation
• practical crucifixion
• Christ
• Spirit
• actions
• truth
• goodness

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