After granting spiritual life to his people, God anticipates that they will mature and grow in their faith.
God desires the spiritual growth of his people.
Mt 5:48; Heb 6:1 Also see: 2Co 13:9-11; Eph 1:4; 2:10; 3:17-19; Php 3:12; 1Th 4:1,7; 2Ti 1:9
Christlikeness is the goal of spiritual growth
Ro 8:29 Also see: Eph 4:13-15; Php 2:5; 1Jn 3:2-3
Aspects of spiritual growth
Growth in grace 2Pe 3:18 Also see: Pr 4:18; 1Pe 2:1-3
Growth in faith 2Th 1:3 Also see: 2Co 10:15
Growth in love 1Th 3:12 Also see: Ro 5:5; 1Co 14:1; Php 1:9; 1Th 4:9-10; Heb 10:24; 1Jn 4:7-21; 5:1-3
Growth in understanding Ps 119:27; 1Co 14:20 Also see: Ps 119:97-99; Ro 12:2; 16:19; 1Co 13:11; Eph 1:17-19; Php 1:9-10; Col 1:9; Heb 5:14
Growth in holiness 2Co 7:1 Also see:Eph 5:25-26; Heb 2:11; 10:10-14; 12:14; 13:12; 1Pe 1:15-16
Growth in fruitfulness Jn 15:16Also see: Mt 13:23 Mk 4:20 pp Lk 8:15; Jn 15:2,8; Php 1:11; Col 1:10
Growth in contentment Php 4:11-12Also see: 1Ti 6:6; Heb 13:5
Say this prayer to be saved or to renew your relationship with God:
Father in Heaven, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all my sins. Come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Teach me the Word of God and help me live for You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
