I Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 14:1-3

"...I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

Galatians 4:4,5 - But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.

Every story has a plot that usually involves a conflict with an enemy.

The story begins, "In the beginning God created..."

It is God's will that we should be sanctified - I Thessalonians 4:1-7

It is God's will that we be thankful - I Thessalonians 5:1-18

Matthew 5:28

Evidence #7 - Mature Christians act like the Father

I Timothy 6:6-19

Evidence #6 - A mature view of money.

I John 4:10-12

Evidence #5 - A mature Christian's love will resemble God's love. I John 2:5-6

James chapter 1

Evidence #4 - Spiritual maturity is demonstrated by our reactions under adversity.

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:1

Evidence #3 - Mature Christians strive to know and practice God's word.