14 Traits of Normal Christian Spirituality
Channel: Galen Currah
Date: 2019-02-16

14 Traits of Normal Christian Spirituality
Compiled by Dr. Galen Currah
Bible quotations from the English Standard Version (2016)
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The following traits typically mark the life and experience of mature Christian believers.

1. Cosmic myth

They interpret the meaning of their life and of political events by the conflict between God and lesser spirits who impel men to do evil. 1 Corinthians 8:5-6

2. Confession of faith

They believe and confess that Jesus is the Lord. Romans 10:9

3. A sacred bath

By accepting baptism, they identify themselves, before God, before angels and before men, with Jesus Christ, for time and eternity. 1 Peter 3:21-22


4. A sacral meal

By an act of symbolic cannibalism, they often remind themselves of Jesus’ crucifixion as a divine sacrifice. 1 Corinthians 11:24-25


5. Unity with Christ

They consider themselves spiritually joined with Jesus as a bride with her groom, participating in his eternal life. Romans 6:4


6. Prayers and replies

They enjoy communication with God, formulating requests and receiving answers, for their own needs and to help others. Matthew 6:6

7. Life in the Holy Spirit

They receive supernatural ability to love and to serve others, and to maintain self-control. Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Peter 4:10


8. Dead to sin, alive to God

They lead a new life of fellowship with God that proves stronger than their former, destructive behaviour and disbelief. Romans 6:8-11

9. Prophetic utterances

God reveals messages to them that they share with each other for their mutual edification and encouragement. 1 Corinthians 14:1-3

10. Generous thanksgiving

They feel gratitude towards God and to others for all that they enjoy. 1 Timothy 4:4-5

11. Dreams and visions

God sometimes warns them of danger or guides them by images or words inside their mind.

“The Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent,  for I am with you.” Acts 18:9-10

12. Signs and wonders

God often allows them to heal diseases, to expel evil spirits or to find help in amazing ways. Galatians 3:5

13. Joy and inner peace.

They enjoy an inner calm in spite of their personal problems. John 15:11; 16:33

14. Endurance and martyrdom

Following the example of Jesus, they remain willing to suffer the loss of life or property. Mark 13:13

These experiences and others like them await all who embrace Jesus as Lord.