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Tag Archives: Philippians 2:5-11

Five Dynamics of the Corporate Spiritual Life – Part 2: Participation, Conformation, Transformation

Posted on 04/10/2020 by David Bolton

We continue, now, looking through the lens of Philippians 3:10-11 to see how it further applies to the spiritual life of the Church. This series began with a look at the individual’s spiritual life in relation to this passage.  This … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ-Centered Gatherings, Christ-Centered Spirituality, Spiritual Dynamics, Spiritual Warfare, The Cross, The Ekklesia | Tagged "corporate kenosis", conformable unto Christ's death, conformed to Christ, corporate transformation, Crossing Jordan, κένωσις, kenosis, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 3:10-11, spiritual warfare, spirtual transformation, the experiential work of the cross, the fellowship of His sufferings, the ways of God | 5 Comments
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