For those who do, the way to spiritual growth, that is, to becoming more like Christ, is found in very simple and ordinary God-appointed means, the preached Word of God, the Lord’s Supper, and Prayer. And this will be every Christian’s resolution all year, every year.
Can you make suggestions for people whose New Year resolutions include to grow spiritually?1/3/2015
Many people, from a multitude of religious persuasions, desire to “grow spiritually,” but the phrase is so utterly subjective that it has no real meaning. The true meaning of spiritual growth can only be understood in the context of the Biblical teaching regarding the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. In order to grow “spiritually” one must first be a recipient of the Holy Spirit, also called the Spirit of Christ. He is the gift of God given to all of those, and only those, who have been converted by God, “Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to [Christ].”
For those who do, the way to spiritual growth, that is, to becoming more like Christ, is found in very simple and ordinary God-appointed means, the preached Word of God, the Lord’s Supper, and Prayer. And this will be every Christian’s resolution all year, every year. Comments are closed.
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