Everything In Christ - Chapter Twenty-Two
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO GROWING IN GRACE AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A CONTINUOUS JOURNEY OF GROWTH Receiving salvation through Jesus Christ marks the beginning of a new life, not the completion of spiritual development. When people come to Christ, they receive forgiveness, reconciliation with God, a new identity, and the gift of eternal life. However, they are also called to continue growing in their understanding of God and in their expression of Christlike character. Did you miss Chapter Twenty-One? Click here! The Christian life is not intended to remain at the level of an initial experience. Believers should develop a deeper understanding of the gospel, become more established in biblical truth, and increasingly demonstrate the character of Jesus in their daily conduct. Second Peter 3:18 gives a clear instruction: believers are to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This instruction reveals two important dimensions ...
