Growing

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Growing
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory
both now and for ever. Amen. 2 Pet. 318
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GROW UNTO SALVATION

• 1 Pet. 21-3

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Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all
guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil
speakings, 1 Pet.21 ASV
Before we can grow we must expel some things from
our life
SIN
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GROW UNTO SALVATION
Appetites for spiritual food
Intensely crave
as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the
word, that you may grow thereby, 1 Pet. 22
NKJV
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GROW UNTO SALVATION
Stunted Christians Midgets To be
nourished Grow up until you reach salvation 2
Pet. 110-11 make your calling sure
Eternal Salvation
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Grow in Grace

• 2 Pet. 318

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Grace Defined

• That which bestows or occasions pleasure,
  delight, or causes favorable regard
• A condition where one stands in the Lords favor
• One who is in Gods favor / grace

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How can we grow inGods favor ?

• Stand fast in Gods true grace
• 1 Pet. 512
• Heb. 1215
• Grow in Gods Grace
• Heb. 115 - Enoch
• 2 Pet. 15-11

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Grow in Knowledge

• 2 Pet. 318

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Importance of Knowledge
Essential to becoming righteous 1 Pet.
312 Acts 1034-35 Gain strength to withstand
sin Matt. 41-11 it is written Ps. 11911
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Damage caused by Ignorance
Leads to lust - lust produces sin 1 Pet.
114 Jas. 112-14 Twist the scriptures 2 Pet.
316
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Requirements for Growth
1. Nourishment 2. Exercise 3. Free from disease
1 Pet. 22 1 Tim. 48 1 Pet. 21
Heaven
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Indications of Spiritual Growth

• Attendance
• Liberal Giving
• Confidence
• Heaven
• Knowledge

• Prayer life
• Respect for elders
• Love for souls
• Fruit
• Involvement
• Christ Like

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Growing
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory
both now and for ever. Amen. 2 Pet. 318
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Are You Growing ?
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Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arth
urpigman_at_cybrtyme.com www.evansgachurchofchrist.or
g Sunday Morning Dec. 10, 2006