Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8465 progress
The process of development and growth, of special importance in the life of believers. Scripture stresses the importance of progress, both of the individual believer and of the church, and the need to work towards that goal.
Progress in the Christian life should be expected
2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 4:15 See also Job 17:9; Psalm 84:5,7; Psalm 92:12; Proverbs 4:18; Romans 8:29-30
Believers are to strive for progress in their Christian lives
Philippians 2:12 See also Psalm 18:29; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Timothy 4:15; Hebrews 6:1; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 1:5-8; Peter 3:18
Progress in the Christian life brings assurance
Hebrews 3:14 See also Matthew 10:22 pp Mark 13:13; Matthew 24:13; Hebrews 6:9-11
The church is expected to progress
Matthew 16:18; Matthew 13:31-32 pp Mark 4:30-32 pp Luke 13:18-19 Ephesians 4:16 See also Acts 2:47; Acts 4:4; Acts 5:14; Acts 6:7; Acts 11:21
See also
4450 fruit 4971 seasons of life 5787 ambition, positive 5902 maturity 6744 sanctification 7020 church, the 8026 faith, growth in 8104 assurance 8162 spiritual vitality 8266 holiness 8347 spiritual growth 8443 growth
