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Grow Stronger and Closer to Christ: Spiritual Growth According to the New Testament

Discover the key elements for spiritual growth according to the New Testament pattern at the HWY 290 Church of Christ. Find guidance on growing stronger in faith and closer to God through proper nutrition, spiritual exercise, disciplined lifestyle, and more. Learn how to avoid pitfalls that lead to spiritual weakness and distance from Christ. Embrace a life of continuous growth and closer connection to God's plan for salvation.

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Grow Stronger and Closer to Christ: Spiritual Growth According to the New Testament

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  1. “ Welcome Visitors and Christians ” For Worship According to the New Testament Pattern, here with the Saints at the HWY 290 church of Christ “For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.” (1 Tim. 4:8)

  2. Am I GrowingWeak or Strong?

  3. Spiritual Growth Depends On… • Proper nutrition, ( John 6:35, 48-51, 63, 68; 1 Peter 2:2 ) • Spiritual exercise, ( Hebrews 5:13-14; 1 Timothy 4:7-8 ) • Disciplined lifestyle, (1 Corinthians 9:24-27 )

  4. I am Growing Weaker and Away from Christ If… • Dull heart, (Matthew 13:15; Acts 28:27) • Cold love, (Matthew 24:10-12) • Obedience is a burden, (1 John 5:3) • Love is pretended, (Matthew 22:37-39) • Prayer is an afterthought, (Luke 18:1, 8)

  5. I am Growing Weaker and Away from Christ If… • Weary of doing good, (Galatians 6:9) • No zeal, (Titus 2:14) • Forget that service is to the Lord, (Matthew25:40, 45)

  6. I am Growing Weaker and Away from Christ If… • Eager to satisfy the flesh, (1 Tim. 5:11) • Wanton: “burn fiercely”, (1 Thess. 4:3-5; Romans 13:13-14; Ephesians 4:22) • Instead of fleeing and abstaining, become curious to satisfy, (1 Peter 2:11; 2 Timothy 2:22)

  7. I am Growing Stronger and Closer to Christ If… • Speak and live the truth in love, (Ephesians 4:13-15, 25, 29 Matt. 12:34) • Do my part, (Eph. 4:16; 1 Cor. 12:14-27) • Vital, • Needed, • Honorable, • Mutual care,

  8. I am Growing Stronger and Closer to Christ If… • Personal faith is growing, (2 Thess. 1:3 (2 Pet. 1:5-11); Heb. 6:10-12) • Growing in grace and knowledge, (2 Peter 3:18 (14-17) • Put away sinful attitudes and conduct, (1 Peter 2:1-2; James 1:21-22; Eph. 4:20-24)

  9. Spiritual GrowthDoes not End!Philippians 3:12-14 • If growing weaker and farther from God, you are in danger of spiritual death, (James 1:15-16) • If you are growing stronger and closer to God, you are equipped to partake of the inheritance of eternal life with God. (Colossians 1:9-12)

  10. God’s Plan Unto Salvation Hear (Rom. 10:17) Believe (Mark 16:16; Jn. 3:16) Repent (Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3) Confess (Matt. 10:32; Rom. 10:9) Be Baptized (Matt 28:19; Acts 2:38) Remain faithful (Rev. 2:10)

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