AM I GROWING SPIRITUALLY?
Ephesians 4:11-16
Introduction
A.
Question about spiritual maturity (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10)
Question about spiritual maturity (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10)B.Ephesians 4: 12-13- Three stages of spiritual growth are presented:
Ephesians 4: 12-13- Three stages of spiritual growth are presented:1)equipping of the saints,
equipping of the saints,2)doing the work of the ministry and
doing the work of the ministry and3)the body of Christ is at the maturity level.
the body of Christ is at the maturity level.C.Verse 14 gives the results of not maturing and verses 15-16 give
Verse 14 gives the results of not maturing and verses 15-16 give the results of spiritual maturity.
D.To help us determine our spiritual growth, let’s first note what spiritual
To help us determine our spiritual growth, let’s first note what spiritualmaturity is not, and then the marks of spiritual maturity.
1.Spiritual maturity isn’t determined by:
Spiritual maturity isn’t determined by:Age
Academics
Achievement
Appearance
11.Marks of a mature Christian:
Marks of a mature Christian:Profits from _________________. James 1:2-4,12
Respects all _________________. James 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Masters his/her ______________ . James 1:27; 3:1-2
Practices ___________________. James 4:6-10
Practices ___________________. James 5:7-8, 10-11
Conclusion: Spiritual growth is a process.
