Posts with the tag: spiritual growth
Can You Fix Your SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION If It’s Faulty?
Growing believers might come to realize that some of the things they were taught or experienced at a particular ministry/sect are erroneous or unhealthy. This concerns the spiritual foundation that was built in their early years as believers. What do you do if you discern your foundation is flawed in some serious ways. Are you […]
SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Darkness, Childhood, Youth & Maturity
Moved by the Holy Spirit, John referred to four stages of spiritual growth in this passage: 9Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 10Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. 11But anyone […]
Is the Phrase “Higher Levels, Bigger Devils” Biblical?
The phrase “Higher levels, bigger devils” was coined to illustrate that the further a believer goes in spiritual growth the more he or she will attract satanic attack. The Bible refers to the maturation process of disciples in terms of going “from strength to strength” or “glory to glory” (Psalm 84:5,7 & 2 Corinthians 3:18). This […]
God Deals With People According to the Light They Have
The LORD deals with people according to the light they have. Once we have revelation of a certain truth we are responsible for living according to it (or living in light of it). This can be observed in a few key passages, like these: Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so […]
What Is CONSCIENCE?
Conscience is the God-given sense in people that distinguishes right and wrong. In other words, it’s an inner signal of universal morality. You could call it an intrinsic moral compass. Our Creator gave humanity conscience to steer us away from what’s morally wrong and toward what’s right. When a person ignores this built-in signal […]
If Believers Have an Anointing to Teach Themselves, Why Do They Need Teachers? (1 John 2:27)
This question arises from something John instructed in his first epistle to the believers from the circuit of assemblies he oversaw near Ephesus in what is today western Turkey: As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches […]
What Is the “AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY”?
All people born into this world since Adam & Eve were born with a sinful nature (Romans 5:17), which explains why David said “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me” (Psalm 51:5). The “age of accountability” addresses the age that God begins holding people accountable to their sin. […]
FAITH — What Is It? Why Is It Important? How Does It Grow?
Faith is so important because it’s impossible to please God without it. What exactly is faith?
The Seven Keys to SPIRITUAL GROWTH
The Word of God cites seven keys which guarantee spiritual growth and fruitfulness in your walk. Learn what they are and how to add them to your faith.
Spiritual Growth — The Four Stages
The Bible reveals four stages of spiritual growth. Understanding these stages will help you SEE where you’re at spiritually and where you need to go.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH Is Like Climbing a Mountain
Spiritual growth is like climbing a mountain and can be related to the Parable of the Prodigal Son.