GROWTH (Discipleship) The 6 G’s – Part 2 Pastor Chuck Bernal 08-31-14 How do I grow? What does a spiritually mature person even look like? Why does it seem so hard and go so slowly? Can I ever be different. The message of Christianity is that transformation is really possible. Never easy - Rarely quick - But possible. If you have ever been frustrated with what you know of spirituality, and you’ve wondered if real change is possible, if you are confused and stuck – there is Good News! You are just the kind of person God wants to change, if you will let Him! (John Ortberg)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GROWTH FACT 1: All healthy things ____________________________________ FACT 2: Growth doesn’t just “ _______________________________” FACT 3: God _____________________________ to grow in your faith Grow in spiritual strength and become better acquainted with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18 – LB) God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love. (Ephesians 4:15-16 – Msg) From the distant past, His eternal love reached into the future. You see, He knew those who would be His one day, and He chose them to grow and be conformed to the image of His Son. (Romans 8:29 – The Voice)
FACT 4: Growing in our faith is something we must ______________ Be like newborn babies, crying out for spiritual milk that will help you grow into salvation. (1 Peter 2:2 – The Voice) And now just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust him, too, for each day’s problems; live in vital union with him. Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him. See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all he has done. (Colossians 2:2-7 – LB)
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