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-	{{info~~\|Train Yourself to be Godly~~}}Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.	+	{{info}}Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.

	Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...		Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...
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	2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)		2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)

-	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span ~~id="1210880199800E"~~ style="display: none;"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?	+	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span style="display: none;" id="1210880199800E"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?

	4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)		4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)

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-	{{~~MasterHeader~~	+	{{info\|Train Yourself to be Godly}}Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.
-	\|~~author= C.J. Mahaney and John Loftness~~	+
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-	~~\|year=1992~~}}Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.	+

	Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...		Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...
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	2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)		2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)

-	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span style="display: none;~~" id="1210880199800E~~"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?	+	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span id="1210880199800E" style="display: none;"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?

	4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)		4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)

Bhkauflin at 17:20, 16 June 2008

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-	\|year=1992}} Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.	+	\|year=1992}}Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.

	Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...		Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...
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	2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)		2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)

-	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span ~~id="1210880199800E"~~ style="display: none;"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?	+	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span style="display: none;" id="1210880199800E"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?

	4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)		4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)

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-	\|year=1992}}	+	\|year=1992}} Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.
-	Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.	+

	Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...		Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...
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	2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)		2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)

-	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span style="display: none;~~" id="1210880199800E~~"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?	+	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span id="1210880199800E" style="display: none;"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?

	4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)		4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)

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	Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.		Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.

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	2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)		2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)

-	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span ~~id="1210880199800E"~~ style="display: none;"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?	+	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span style="display: none;" id="1210880199800E"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?

	4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)		4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)

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	❏Attribute God’s blessing to your own ❏Attribute God’s blessing to your own }}Once we become Christians, however, the gradual process of sanctification (becoming more like Christ) and the renewing of our minds begins. In this, God is still the central player—the now-indwelling Holy Spirit continually gives us the grace to obey, without which we would live in constant rebellion against God—yet our degree of obedience to God’s commands makes a genuine difference, both in this life and for eternity.		❏Attribute God’s blessing to your own ❏Attribute God’s blessing to your own }}Once we become Christians, however, the gradual process of sanctification (becoming more like Christ) and the renewing of our minds begins. In this, God is still the central player—the now-indwelling Holy Spirit continually gives us the grace to obey, without which we would live in constant rebellion against God—yet our degree of obedience to God’s commands makes a genuine difference, both in this life and for eternity.

-	So, first we are justified through Christ alone. Then, the ''purpose'' and ''evidence'' of our justification is a life of obedience and spiritual growth (sanctification). That’s what it means to be a disciple, a disciplined one. Conversion is only the beginning. Our call is to follow Jesus and to reflect his character.	+	So, first we are justified through Christ alone. Then, the ''purpose'' and ''evidence'' of our justification is a life of obedience and spiritual growth (sanctification). That’s what it means to be a disciple, a disciplined one. Conversion is only the beginning. Our call is to follow Jesus and to reflect his character.

	=== Don’t Let Go! ===		=== Don’t Let Go! ===
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	{{RightInsert\|'''For Further Study:''' In Psalm 22, David’s emotions swing dramatically. What if he had given up after verse 2?}}There’s a point to my confession here: this scenario closely parallels my experience with spiritual exercise. Can you relate? I wish something dramatic would take place daily to motivate me for my devotional time...a supernatural wake-up call, perhaps, or an angelic escort down to my study. Yet that hasn’t been the case. So I’ve learned not to evaluate the quality of my devotions by the level of my emotions. Regardless of my enthusiasm before or during my devotional time, the combination of worship, prayer, and Bible study is serving to transform me. No question.		{{RightInsert\|'''For Further Study:''' In Psalm 22, David’s emotions swing dramatically. What if he had given up after verse 2?}}There’s a point to my confession here: this scenario closely parallels my experience with spiritual exercise. Can you relate? I wish something dramatic would take place daily to motivate me for my devotional time...a supernatural wake-up call, perhaps, or an angelic escort down to my study. Yet that hasn’t been the case. So I’ve learned not to evaluate the quality of my devotions by the level of my emotions. Regardless of my enthusiasm before or during my devotional time, the combination of worship, prayer, and Bible study is serving to transform me. No question.

-	Often our spiritual progress is evident to everyone but ourselves. That is part of the reason God places us in a local church. Where we may have overlooked or underestimated our progress, others can bring encouragement by pointing out the fruit born of our diligent practice of the spiritual disciplines.	+	Often our spiritual progress is evident to everyone but ourselves. That is part of the reason God places us in a local church. Where we may have overlooked or underestimated our progress, others can bring encouragement by pointing out the fruit born of our diligent practice of the spiritual disciplines.

	=== One Choice at a Time ===		=== One Choice at a Time ===
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	2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)		2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)

-	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span style="display: none;~~" id="1210880199800E~~"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?	+	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span id="1210880199800E" style="display: none;"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?

	4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)		4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)
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	''Holiness'' by J.C. Ryle (Hertfordshire, England: Evangelical Press, 1979. Originally published in 1879.)		''Holiness'' by J.C. Ryle (Hertfordshire, England: Evangelical Press, 1979. Originally published in 1879.)

-	''The Discipline of Grace'' by Jerry Bridges (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1994)	+	''The Discipline of Grace'' by Jerry Bridges (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1994)

-	=== References ===	+	=== References ===

	<references />		<references />

Cmullery: Disciplines for life/Chapter 2 moved to Disciplines for Life/Chapter 2

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Cmullery at 19:42, 15 May 2008

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	Second, consider the word “train.” Paul used the Greek word ''gymnadzo'' from which we get our word “gymnasium.” He chose this term intentionally. The dedicated athlete and the dedicated Christian both submit to intensive training and self-discipline. They spend long hours in private honing their skills, reflexes, and concentration. But where the athlete seeks honor, the Christian seeks intimacy.		Second, consider the word “train.” Paul used the Greek word ''gymnadzo'' from which we get our word “gymnasium.” He chose this term intentionally. The dedicated athlete and the dedicated Christian both submit to intensive training and self-discipline. They spend long hours in private honing their skills, reflexes, and concentration. But where the athlete seeks honor, the Christian seeks intimacy.

-	{{LeftInsert\|Jesus did not possess any special means of spiritual growth which are not available to us. It is essential to realize this if we are to understand Jesus, if we are to become like him.<ref> Sinclair B. Ferguson, Grow in Grace(Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1989), p.20.</ref>	+	{{LeftInsert\|Jesus did not possess any special means of spiritual growth which are not available to us. It is essential to realize this if we are to understand Jesus, if we are to become like him.<ref> Sinclair B. Ferguson, ''Grow in Grace'' (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1989), p.20.</ref>

	'''-Sinclair Ferguson'''}}Third, this verse—like Romans 12:2—places the responsibility for training squarely in our court. Don’t ask God to train you. He won’t do it. Believe me, I’ve asked many times. Instead, he’ll point you to your spiritual gymnasium with the same advice Paul gave young Timothy: ''Train yourself''!		'''-Sinclair Ferguson'''}}Third, this verse—like Romans 12:2—places the responsibility for training squarely in our court. Don’t ask God to train you. He won’t do it. Believe me, I’ve asked many times. Instead, he’ll point you to your spiritual gymnasium with the same advice Paul gave young Timothy: ''Train yourself''!
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	{{RightInsert\|'''For Further Study:''' In Psalm 22, David’s emotions swing dramatically. What if he had given up after verse 2?}}There’s a point to my confession here: this scenario closely parallels my experience with spiritual exercise. Can you relate? I wish something dramatic would take place daily to motivate me for my devotional time...a supernatural wake-up call, perhaps, or an angelic escort down to my study. Yet that hasn’t been the case. So I’ve learned not to evaluate the quality of my devotions by the level of my emotions. Regardless of my enthusiasm before or during my devotional time, the combination of worship, prayer, and Bible study is serving to transform me. No question.		{{RightInsert\|'''For Further Study:''' In Psalm 22, David’s emotions swing dramatically. What if he had given up after verse 2?}}There’s a point to my confession here: this scenario closely parallels my experience with spiritual exercise. Can you relate? I wish something dramatic would take place daily to motivate me for my devotional time...a supernatural wake-up call, perhaps, or an angelic escort down to my study. Yet that hasn’t been the case. So I’ve learned not to evaluate the quality of my devotions by the level of my emotions. Regardless of my enthusiasm before or during my devotional time, the combination of worship, prayer, and Bible study is serving to transform me. No question.

-	Often our spiritual progress is evident to everyone but ourselves. That is part of the reason God places us in a local church. Where we may have overlooked or underestimated our progress, others can bring encouragement by pointing out the fruit born of our diligent practice of the spiritual disciplines.	+	Often our spiritual progress is evident to everyone but ourselves. That is part of the reason God places us in a local church. Where we may have overlooked or underestimated our progress, others can bring encouragement by pointing out the fruit born of our diligent practice of the spiritual disciplines.

	=== One Choice at a Time ===		=== One Choice at a Time ===

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-	{{~~MasterHeader~~	+	{{info\|Train Yourself to be Godly}}Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.
-	\|~~author= C.J. Mahaney and John Loftness~~	+
-	~~\|partnerurl= http://www.sovereigngraceministries.org~~	+
-	~~\|partner= Sovereign Grace Ministries~~	+
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-	~~\|topic=Spiritual Growth~~	+
-	~~\|subtopic=Sanctification & Growth~~	+
-	~~\|month=~~	+
-	~~\|day=~~	+
-	~~\|year=1992~~}}Developing a relationship with God involves the same dynamics as any skill we might seek to develop. What does it take to master skydiving? The saxophone? Shuffleboard? The same three things it takes to become intimate with God: discipline, practice, and sacrifice.	+

	Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...		Now, try to hold your applause. Is that what you expected? Many Christians, whether they would admit it or not, have some vague sense that intimacy with God will miraculously and effortlessly evolve. (Miraculously? In a sense, yes. But effortlessly? Absolutely not.) They believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and grace—as they should—but fail to see the importance of their own effort...
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	2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)		2. Summarize the “secret” of Christ’s success. (Pages 11-12)

-	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span style="display: none;~~" id="1210880199800E~~"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?	+	3. Read Philippians 2:12-13. How can we simultaneously “work out our salvation” ''and'' <span id="1210880199800E" style="display: none;"> </span>let God work in us according to his purpose?

	4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)		4. What does it mean to be a disciple? (See page 14)