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In Chapter 1 of Renovation of the Heart, what famous writer was cited in this chapter?
In Chapter 1 of Renovation of the Heart, Willard argues that famine, war, and epidemic are almost totally the outcome of the divine will.
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The greatest need of collective humanity is the restoration of our minds, souls, and spirits.
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In Chapter 1 of Renovation of the Heart, grace is passive acceptance of what God is doing in us.
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In Chapter 1 of Renovation of the Heart, Willard claims that what matters more than anything else for whom we become?
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In the Prelude of Renovation of the Heart, Willard observes that one reason why people fail to immerse themselves in the words of the New Testament is that the life they see there is like what they know from their own experience.
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In Chapter 2 of Renovation of the Heart, which of the following is your spiritual 'core'?
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Willard argues that the soul is identical to the spirit.
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According to Dallas Willard, there are how many aspects of human life?
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According to Chapter 2 of Renovation of the Heart, what are the 4 MAIN components that make up our thoughts?
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According to Chapter 2 of Renovation of the Heart, what are the 2 MAIN components that make up our feelings?
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According to Chapter 2 of Renovation of the Heart, what are the 3 MAIN components that make up our choices?
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According to Chapter 2 of Renovation of the Heart, what are the 2 components that make up our social context?
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The interplay of all of the aspects of the human self leads to which of the following?
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According to Chapter 2 of Renovation of the Heart, the human self is not what?
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Sin damages or destroys the worth of the individual.
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According to Chapter 3 of Renovation of the Heart, when a person does not live 'honestly and interactively before God,' what does Dallas Willard say becomes central to those people?
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In Chapter 3 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard gives an extended quotation by Phil Yancey, who uses an example of a 'movement' that emphasizes we must 'quit playing God.' That movement is what?
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According to Chapter 3 of Renovation of the Heart, what is the primary way that humans deal with their 'wrongness'?
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"Being lost," according to Dallas Willard, refers not to "____________" but refers to being "out of place."
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According to Chapter 4 of Renovation of the Heart, there is a 'great danger' in the process of self-denial that Dallas Willard addresses. He argues that practices of 'mortification' can become exercises in more of what?
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Who described the 'Character of a Methodist' as one for whom 'Every thought that arises points to Him, and is in obedience to the law of Christ'?
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Who said, "Choose evermore rather to have less than more. Seek ever the lower place and to be under all. Desire ever to pray that the will of God be all and wholly done."?
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When he describes the concept of being 'dead to the world' in Chapter 3 of Renovation of the Heart, which metaphor does Dallas Willard use?
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Dallas Willard understands 'giving and forgiving' as central to the divinely restructured life.
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Dallas Willard, in one entire section of chapter 5 of Renovation of the Heart, compares spiritual transformation to what?
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In Chapter 5 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard writes that 'Miserable Sinner Christianity' refers to what?
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In Chapter 5 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard argues intention always involves what?
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In Chapter 5 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard argues that the vision that underlies spiritual (trans)formation into Christlikeness is what?
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An illustration of the pattern for spiritual transformation in Chapter 5 of Renovation of the Heart was what?
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Without correct '____________' our ability to think has nothing to work on.
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According to Chapter 6 of Renovation of the Heart, the realm of thought involves four things: ideas, images, information, and our ability to think, but the two most powerful aspects of thought are what?
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In Chapter 6 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard argues that 'The prospering of God's cause on earth depends upon his people doing what well?
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'Ideas,' the way Dallas Willard is using them in chapter 6 of Renovation of the Heart, are actually what?
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The person and gospel of Jesus Christ is the only complete answer to the false and destructive images and ideas that control our lives.
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In Chapter 7 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard claims that there are certain fundamental godly feelings that the follower of Jesus needs to cultivate to dislodge negative feelings. These fundamental godly feelings are what?
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In Chapter 7 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard argues that there is 'no head-on mastery of '____________.'
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Who wrote, 'But for joy, all is well, even in the midst of specific suffering and loss?'
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In Chapter 7 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard suggests that the way to deal with destructive feelings is not to deny or repress them, but to do what?
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Dallas Willard thinks that 'feelings' are not of much importance for spiritual formation.
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The primary point of reference in overcoming duplicity is the explicit teachings of the Bible concerning the will of God.
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The main focus of Renovation of the Heart in Chapter 8 is on transforming the will, but he also focuses on the will as it impacts our 'Our _________' he writes, refer to that 'overall structure of the self that is revealed in our long-run patterns of behavior and from which our actions more or less automatically arise.' What is Willard referring to?
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In Chapter 8 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard writes, 'The constant character of the will apart from God is what?'
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'The will,' writes Dallas Willard, 'is totally dependent in its functioning upon the content of the _____________.'
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The centrality of will to an individual's personhood is what gives a person dignity.
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Rest and worship are key elements of the body's experience of sabbath.
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When Paul writes that we should 'present the members of our body as slaves to righteousness' (Rom 6:1), Dallas Willard argues what?
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Human Redemption has to do with saving the soul, and not the body.
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With respect to my personhood, the primary place of my dominion is my '____________.'
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In the section 'The Distraught Body,' of chapter 9, Dallas Willard is speaking of what?
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In human circles of sufficiency, what is the deepest wound a person can experience, to which Dallas Willard devotes an entire section in this chapter 10?
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In Chapter 10 of Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard argues that the inevitable impact on children of not experiencing genuine love is that they do what?
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In Chapter 10 of Renovation of the Heart, which element is NOT mentioned as essential in the spiritual formation of our social dimension?
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In Chapter 10 of Renovation of the Heart, what term does Dallas Willard use to describe circles of sufficiency?
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The focus of Chapter 10 is on the transformation of the social dimension. Dallas Willard refers to 'circles of sufficiency' and explains that the most fundamental form of that circle of sufficiency is what?
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According to the author, Christian churches have become fertile sources of recruits for cults and other religious and political groups because they have ignored the soul.
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In caring for the soul, what is the very first thing that Dallas Willard says we must do?
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Dallas Willard uses the character of a man from which Psalm to make a point in chapter 11?
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What does 'Antinomian' (a term coined by Martin Luther) mean?
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The Law is irrelevant to our relationship with Christ.
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Study Notes
Spiritual Formation: Renovation of the Heart Study Notes
- Chapter 1 cites T.S. Eliot as a notable writer (pg. 15).
- Willard argues famine, war, and epidemics result from human choices, not divine will (pg. 13).
- The greatest need of humanity is the renovation of the heart, not just the restoration of minds, souls, and spirits (pg. 14).
- Spiritual transformation requires active engagement with grace, contrary to the idea of passive acceptance (pg. 23).
- What is in our hearts is more critical to our identity than our choices, habits, or thoughts (pg. 14).
Core Aspects of Spiritual Identity
- The spiritual "core" of an individual is identified as the heart (pg. 30).
- Willard clarifies that the soul and spirit are not identical.
- Six aspects of human life are highlighted: thought, feeling, choice, body, social context, and soul.
Components of Thought, Feelings, and Choices
- Four main components of thoughts: images, concepts, judgments, inferences.
- Feelings consist primarily of sensation and emotion.
- Choices are made up of will, decision, and character.
- Social context is defined by personal relations and structural relations to others.
Actions and Character
- The interplay of various aspects of the self leads to action.
- The human self is dynamic, not static or merely weak (mysterious, but not inherently so).
Understanding Sin and Duplicity
- Sin impacts an individual's health but does not diminish their worth.
- Living disconnected from God leads to central desires like sensuality.
- Phil Yancey is quoted regarding the "quit playing God" movement, linked to Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Common reactions to feelings of wrongness include denial rather than confession.
Cultivating Godly Feelings
- To counter negative feelings, followers of Jesus must develop love, joy, and peace.
- Understanding and expressing feelings to God can help manage destructive emotions.
Transformation of Will
- Chapter 8 emphasizes the significance of transforming the will and its influence on character.
- The will operates based on the content of thoughts; duplicity defines its condition when apart from God.
Physical Aspects of Spiritual Life
- Physicality is central to our identity and spiritual practices, underscored by literal interpretations of biblical teachings regarding the body.
Social Dimensions of Spiritual Formation
- Genuine love surrounds social interactions; rejection is identified as the deepest emotional wound.
- Willard discusses ‘for-ness’ as a fundamental concept of belonging and acceptance in relationships.
Caring for the Soul
- To nurture the soul, one must first be mindful of its existence.
- Willard employs Psalm 1 to illustrate principles of spiritual formation through biblical insights.
Legal and Spiritual Contexts
- "Antinomian" refers to being against the law, a concept with implications for understanding faith and obedience.
- The relevance of God's law to the relationship with Christ remains significant, challenging misconceptions about legalism.
These notes encapsulate key themes and insights from "Renovation of the Heart" essential for understanding spiritual formation within a Christian context.
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