1. Growth and Renewal
(2 Peter 3:18; Romans 12:2)

2. Growth and Renewal Becoming a Christian is a one-time thing
Renewal is not
Renewal is a never-ending process

3. Growth and Renewal Conversion is only a beginning
(Jn. 3:3-5; 2 Pet. 3:18; 1 Pet. 2:2; Rom. 12:2)
 Growth does not come without effort
 Avoiding false summits
(Phil. 3:12;1 Cor. 10:12; Prov. 16:18; Phil. 3:12-14; Phil 4:7-11)
Growth requires struggle and problems
At times we fall prey to misconceptions of self-renewal and growth:
(Self-control; Good habit of study)
 Renewal must be practiced often

4. Growth and Renewal Ups and downs are a part of our growth!
There is no need for despair, but rather, determination to go on!!

5. Growth and Renewal
(2 Peter 3:18; Romans 12:2)

6. Acts 2:36-38 (NKJV)
36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” 38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

7. Acts 2:36-38 (NKJV)
36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” 38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”