Theological Maturity, Growing in Christ

Podcast: Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins

Date: November 20, 2025

Episode Summary

In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins walks through what theological maturity is,

why it matters for every Christian, and how believers grow in it by God’s grace. Drawing from Hebrews 5:14,

Ephesians 4:13–14, and other key passages, Dave explains how maturity means being rooted in God’s truth,

steady in faith, discerning in practice, and Christlike in character.

Dave also highlights how theological maturity protects us from false teaching, strengthens our witness before

a watching world, and deepens our love for God as we grow in our knowledge of Him and obedience to His Word.

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Episode Outline

1. What Is Theological Maturity?

Theological maturity is not about knowing every Greek verb or winning debates.

It is about being rooted in truth so that we are steady in faith, discerning in practice, and Christlike in character.

Paul’s vision in Ephesians 4:13–14, maturity means being anchored in truth and not tossed about by every wind of doctrine.

2. Why Does Theological Maturity Matter?

Protects from false teaching.

Immaturity leaves us vulnerable to error, while mature believers can discern truth from error in light of Scripture.

Strengthens our witness.

A mature church reflects Christ well to the world, whereas shallow faith leads to shallow testimony.

Deepens our love for God.

Knowing God rightly fuels true worship and obedience, knowledge that is warmed by love for Christ.

3. How Do Christians Grow in Maturity?

Stay in the Word: Maturity requires consistent exposure to Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

Commit to sound doctrine: Do not settle for feel good teaching, pursue truth that accords with godliness (Titus 2:1).

Practice discernment: Train yourself by comparing all things to Scripture (Hebrews 5:14).

Pray in dependence on the Spirit: Growth is Spirit empowered, not self powered.

Stay planted in a local church: Christ gave pastors and teachers to equip His people (Ephesians 4:11–12).

Live out what you know: Obedience is the mark of true maturity (James 1:22).

Application

Are you growing in Christ, or simply coasting? Do you find yourself easily swayed by new trends and teachings,

or are you anchored in the truth of God’s Word? The good news is that growth is possible for every believer.

By God’s Spirit, we can move from milk to solid food, from immaturity to maturity, from instability to stability in Christ.

Scripture Referenced

Hebrews 5:14

Ephesians 4:13–14

2 Timothy 3:16–17

Titus 2:1

James 1:22

Colossians 1:28

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