Would You PLEASE Grow Up?
Born again (John 3:5-8)Born again (John 3:5-8) Newness of life (Romans 6:4)Newness of life (Romans 6:4) Growth (1 Corinthians 13:11)Growth (1 Corinthians 13:11) We All Begin As Babes
Unfamiliar with Gods Word (Hebrews 5:13, Ephesians 4:14-16)Unfamiliar with Gods Word (Hebrews 5:13, Ephesians 4:14-16) Living for Physical Desires. (1 Corinthians 3:1-3;1 Peter 2:1-3)Living for Physical Desires. (1 Corinthians 3:1-3;1 Peter 2:1-3) Confusing Growth With Actions.Confusing Growth With Actions. Indicators of Immaturity
Submission to God.Submission to God. …only God who gives the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:7 …only God who gives the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:7 Indicators of Maturity
Growth in grace and knowledge.Growth in grace and knowledge. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 Indicators of Maturity
–Saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8) –Strengthened in grace (2 Tim:2.1-4; 2 Cor:8.1) –Defines who we are (1 Corinthians 3:16) Indicators of Maturity Growth in grace and knowledgeGrowth in grace and knowledge
Becoming a Bondservant. (James 1:1)Becoming a Bondservant. (James 1:1) –Greatest mark of spiritual maturity. –Its what being a Christian is about! –Implications of Being a servant; Absolute obedience.Absolute obedience. Absolute humility.Absolute humility. Absolute loyalty.Absolute loyalty. Indicators of Maturity
-Are You Spiritually Mature for Your Ability? -What Would God Say About Your Spiritual Maturity?