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What Is Christian
Spiritual Growth?
nIt is for a Christian
to become more like Christ.
nChrist is the
Christian’s standard of maturity, as is the Father.
–Christians are to “be perfect,” as the Father is (Matt. 5:48)
–Christ, although sinless (2 Cor. 5:21), was “made perfect” (Heb.
5:9) by suffering, and is the unmarred “image of the invisible God” (Col. 1:15).
–Colossians 1:28
We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all
wisdom, so that we may present
everyone perfect in Christ.