Below are links to free resources from Phil Rehberg you may download.
(Note: PowerPoint files don’t display correctly in Google Slides)
1. Original Sin and Redemption Charts – Scripture and Comments Format: Word doc
The first part of the chart divides the effect of original sin into death, corruption, and guilt and looks at the subjective effect and then how we fill, cover and hide to deal with the three effects.
The second part of the chart looks at how redemption in Christ defeats the 3 effects of original sin through regeneration, justification by faith, and sin imputed to Christ. Ongoing temptation to fill, cover and hide.
These charts are based on notes from lectures by Dr. John Coe at Talbot’s Institute for Spiritual Formation, approx. Fall 2005.
2. Consolation and Desolation (Dryness) (Dry times, dark nights, felt absence of God) Format: Powerpoint (27 slides)
- This presentation looks at the experiences of times of sensing God’s blessing or presence (consolation, dryness) and not sensing God’s blessing or presence (desolation).
- What are the main purposes of desolation/dryness? How does it feel? How do we walk through times of dryness?
- The triangle model of the human soul allows us to more clearly show dynamics such as depth of transformation and changing awareness level.
- Most of the material comes from John of the Cross’ writings Ascent of Mt. Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul who based his thoughts on Scripture and the great teachers of the Church. This model is generally accepted by many Protestants and Catholics.
3. Transformation in renewal movements in Christian history. Formats: Powerpoint and PDF
These charts will show the various emphases of renewal movements in Christian history. This allows us to compare movements and get a quick look at what they considered important. We have much to learn from the great Christians of the past. Each movement is “graded” for the elements of the human self that the movement focused on. Each movement is also “graded” on the different channels of growth used to produce transformation.
A. Desert Fathers, Benedict, Bernard, Francis:
Human Transformation Scales and Channels of Growth Scales for the Desert Fathers, Benedict, Bernard, and Francis. Format: Powerpoint
B. American Puritans, Wesleyanism, Holiness, Pentecostalism:
Human Transformation Scales and Channels of Growth Scales for the American Puritans, Wesleyanism, Holiness movement, and Pentecostalism. Format: Powerpoint
4. Patterns and Stages of Christian Growth Format: Powerpoint
This is an extensive presentation on the stages of growth, based on scripture and what great Christian teachers have taught in past centuries. It includes reasons for studying stages of growth, non-cyclical stages, cyclical stages, “dark nights” and their purpose, and principles of growth.
5. The Seven Stages of Growth by John of the Cross Format: Powerpoint
John of the Cross (1542-1591) is one of the great teachers on spiritual growth in Christian history, respected by Catholics and Protestants alike. He analyzed the stages of Christian growth in a more thorough and systematic way than anyone before him. He had a deep love for God in Christ and wrote poetry to express what he learned. He is famous for coining the term “dark night of the soul” and explained the benefits of the dark night. His book Spiritual Canticle is a treasure of spiritual wisdom. This powerpoint presentation summarizes the seven stages of growth that John explained.
6. Model for Organizing a Congregation to Maximize Transformation Format: Google Doc
This is an outline of ideas for desigining a congregation that is highly effective in healing and transforming people into the image of Christ. The vision is: “To be a congregation that is relational, holistic and transforming. We will focus on living out the teachings of Jesus individually, congregationally and in society. Our fellowship will passionately pursue mutual edification, freedom in the Spirit and leadership by example. We will seek out and attract those who seek God. We will pursue a deep understanding and application of Scripture, especially the major themes.”
7. Thrive Conference – Key Growth Topics Format: PDF
This is a 70 page PowerPoint converted to PDF containing key topics for growth: Why learn about stages of growth; Barriers to growth; Dry times; Spiritual Disciplines; Reading Scripture.