5904 maturity, spiritual
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The development of Christlike character and behaviour in the Christian through a renewed mind and tested faith.

Christlikeness as the goal and model for spiritual maturity

Ephesians 4:13-15 See also Colossians 2:6-7; Hebrews 12:2

Marks of spiritual maturity

Spiritual understanding

Colossians 2:2 See also Romans 15:14; 1 Corinthians 2:6; Corinthians 14:20; Ephesians 1:17-18; Hebrews 5:12-6:1

Discernment of God's will and changed behaviour

Colossians 1:9-10 See also Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 3:1-3; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:22-23; Philippians 1:9-11; 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Stability

Colossians 4:12 See also Ephesians 4:14; 2 Peter 3:17-18

Care for the weaker brother

Romans 15:1 See also Galatians 6:1-2

Maturity is to be the aim of the Christian

Philippians 3:13-15 See also Luke 8:14 a reason for spiritual immaturity; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Corinthians 13:11; 1 Timothy 6:11

The process of maturity

God causes spiritual growth

Philippians 1:6 See also Galatians 3:3; Hebrews 10:14

Possessing gifts of ministry

Ephesians 4:11-13 See also Romans 1:11

Being equipped by the word of God

2 Timothy 3:16-17 See also Romans 15:4; 1 Peter 2:2; 1 John 2:5

Persevering through trials

Romans 5:3-5 See also Hebrews 2:10; James 1:3-4; 1 Peter 5:10

The concern of the pastor is to help others to maturity

Colossians 1:28-29 See also 2 Corinthians 13:9-10; Galatians 4:19

See also

1613  Scripture, purpose
3233  Holy Spirit & sanctification
5881  immaturity
6744  sanctification
7026  church, leadership
8215  confidence, results
8226  discernment
8230  discipline
8258  fruitfulness, spiritual
8320  perfection
8347  spiritual growth



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