Back to Basic - Christian Boot Camp
A discussion was started over on the intellectually stimulating, mind blowing, best blog in the universe regarding spiritual basic training. Getting back to the basics of the Christian life....
Dad mentions his ideas of the Christian basics as well as a series that may or may not have existed several years (OK, decades) ago... We have been on a similar focus throughout this year in our Club 678 group.
If you were a drill instructor at Camp Fishers of Men, what disciplines, skills, knowledge, etc... would you instill in your young recruits? What are the "essentials" of being a Christian? Why do we believe what we believe?
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posted by Anonymous @ 2:30 PM
4 Comments:
THad,
Bible study, prayer, giving/service, evangelism/missions
I think that these are relatively in order of importance. Church attendance falls into the giving/service category, since it is the place where you are given context in which to serve.
saved --> progressively sanctified --> reproducing
that's my 2c worth
Mike
Communication is probably the most important thing. Find out what is expected. Be a good listener. Carefully understand what is said. Don't forget who is in charge. One of the lessons I learned in boot camp was that the Company Commander's instructions may not seem right but you still obey him because he is the commander. "His ways are not our ways"
Does Bible study and prayer cover communication? Good insight on "this might not seem like the best way, but it probably is".
Why does God not use the military image more in Scripture. Is there a value to calling him Father? Is there something different than drilll instruction going on in the relationship?
Mike
I agree with Dad. Communication is the key to any healthy relationship including a personal relationship with God. Reading His word -Him speaking to us and prayer-us speaking to him are vital. I think the rest will naturally flow out of that relationship.
I think that God in His holiness is the perfect balance of grace and justice, father and Drill instructor/Commander.
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