The Christian Life, part 7a
26 October 2010 
Roman Dechtiarenko
The Lord places a priority on spiritual growth. Spiritual growth results in spiritual life. It is God’s intension that every Christian grows to spiritual maturity, as 2 Peter 3:18 states “but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Spiritual growth can be characterized by the following:
1. Following after righteousness
2. Being transformed
3. Growing in holiness
4. Living and proclaiming the Gospel
5. Being built up in the faith
6. Being filled with the Spirit
7. Walking after the Spirit
The Christian Life, part 6b
5 October 2010 Roman Dechtiarenko
The Lord places a priority on spiritual growth. Spiritual growth results in spiritual life. It is God’s intension that every Christian grows to spiritual maturity, as 2 Peter 3:18 states “but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Spiritual growth can be characterized by the following:
1. Following after righteousness
2. Being transformed
3. Growing in holiness
4. Living and proclaiming the Gospel
5. Being built up in the faith
6. Being filled with the Spirit
7. Walking after the Spirit
