8348 spiritual growth, nature of
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Having given spiritual life to his people, God expects them to grow to maturity.

God desires the spiritual growth of his people

Matthew 5:48; Hebrews 6:1 See also 2 Corinthians 13:9-11; Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 3:17-19; Philippians 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:1,7; 2 Timothy 1:9

Christlikeness is the goal of spiritual growth

Romans 8:29 See also Ephesians 4:13-15; Philippians 2:5; 1 John 3:2-3

Aspects of spiritual growth

Growth in grace

2 Peter 3:18 See also Proverbs 4:18; 1 Peter 2:1-3

Growth in faith

2 Thessalonians 1:3 See also 2 Corinthians 10:15

Growth in love

1 Thessalonians 3:12 See also Romans 5:5; 1 Corinthians 14:1; Philippians 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10; Hebrews 10:24; 1 John 4:7-21; John 5:1-3

Growth in understanding

Psalm 119:27; 1 Corinthians 14:20 See also Psalm 119:97-99; Romans 12:2; Romans 16:19; 1 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 1:17-19; Philippians 1:9-10; Colossians 1:9; Hebrews 5:14

Growth in holiness

2 Corinthians 7:1 See also Ephesians 5:25-26; Hebrews 2:11; Hebrews 10:10-14; Hebrews 12:14; Hebrews 13:12; 1 Peter 1:15-16

Growth in fruitfulness

John 15:16 See also Matthew 13:23 pp Mark 4:20 pp Luke 8:15; John 15:2,8; Philippians 1:11; Colossians 1:10

Growth in contentment

Philippians 4:11-12 See also 1 Timothy 6:6; Hebrews 13:5

Examples of spiritual growth

In individuals

1 Samuel 2:26 Samuel; Luke 1:80 John the Baptist

Jesus Christ:

Luke 2:40,52

Paul:

Acts 9:22; 1 Corinthians 9:26-27; Philippians 3:12-14 Acts 18:26 Apollos; Phm 11 Onesimus; 3Jn 2-3 Gaius

In the church

Acts 9:31; Acts 11:26; Acts 16:5; 2 Corinthians 10:15; Colossians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:3

See also

4450  fruit
5904  maturity, spiritual
6744  sanctification
7027  church, purpose
8102  abiding in Christ
8114  discipleship
8164  spirituality
8206  Christlikeness
8255  fruit, spiritual
8258  fruitfulness, spiritual
8266  holiness
8320  perfection



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