The Continuing Process Of “Growing Up” (In Christ)
Session 2
August 7, 2022
1 Corinthians 3: Ephesians 4:14, 15; 2 Peter 3:18
Review: Characteristics of immaturity
“Babies World”
The Lord’s call to His children: Grow! (And never stop growing!)
How does Growth take place?
Food, exercise (activity), rest
Knowledge, character, life skills, disciplines, social skills
✶ “Jesus GREW in wisdom, stature, and in Favor with God and Man”
(Luke 2:52)
2 Peter 3:18 The Energy for Growth is GRACE! The Lord’s Grace: the expression of Agape Love: holding believers in a place of His Favor; granting us Favor and His Ability, energy to walk through and work through all situations!
Saving Grace (Ephesians 2:8); Sustaining Grace (2 Corinthians 12:9); Financial Grace (2 Corinthians 9:8); Overcoming Grace (Hebrews 4:16)
✶ 2 Corinthians 6:1 – DO NOT RECEIVE GRACE OF GOD IN VAIN!