Characteristics Of Authentic Christian Spirituality

†¢ There are 7 distinguishing characteristics of authentic Christian spirituality. First, Christian spirituality is Trinitarian, meaning there is a relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Second, it is revelational, meaning God speaks to His people through various ways. Third, Christian spirituality is Christ-centered, meaning we have an intimate relationship with Christ and we strive to resemble him. Fourth, it is creational, meaning responsibility and self-discipline should be practiced when dealing with the world’s materials. Fifth, it is salvational, meaning it is a progressive transformation from the salvation to perfecting of a new body at Jesus’s second coming, also known as progressive sanctification. Sixth, Christian spirituality is individual and corporate, meaning one is responsible for individual spiritual growth, but other saints are also accountable for each other. Lastly, it is pneumatic, meaning Holy Spirit empowers His people to have fellowship and bear fruit. †¢ In my opinion, the sixth characteristic, individual and corporate spirituality, is in danger of being neglected in the contemporary church. With growing individualism, Christians live a distinct spiritual life from people around them and saints are not accountable for each other. People may fall in a cycle of sin, but since they do not have people around them to share or be accountable, it is exhausting for them to come out of the cycle. Some are offended if a fellow ChristianShow MoreRelatedEssay on The History of Catholicism an How Its Depicted1201 Words   |  5 Pagesstartled giant, that wonderful effort of rejuvenation and reorganization, which in a space of thirty years gave to the Church an altogether new appearance. 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