Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. 2 Corinthians 3:18Progress in the Christian life should be expected Ephesians 4:15See also Job 17:9Psalms 84:5,7; 92:12 Proverbs 4:18 Romans 8:29-30 Philippians 2:12 Believers are to strive for progress in their Christian lives See also Psalms 18:291 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; 3:18 Hebrews 3:14 Progress in the Christian life brings assurance See also Matthew 10:22Matthew 24:13 Hebrews 6:9-11 pp Mk 13:13 Matthew 16:18; 13:31-32The church is expected to progress Ephesians 4:16pp Mk 4:30-32 See also pp Lk 13:18-19 Acts 2:47; 4:4; 5:14; 6:7; 11:21See also 4454 gleaning4975 week 5789 anger 5903 maturity, physical 6744 sanctification 7021 church, OT anticipations of 8027 faith, testing of 8104 assurance 8164 spirituality 8266 holiness 8348 spiritual growth 8444 honouring God |
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