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Spiritual Growth

by Jim Jamison

Every biblical command toward sanctification assumes the necessary obedience of the ones commanded. Therefore, it is clear that believers have a duty to faithfully and obediently use the means of grace to grow to maturity. Yet in discussing spiriutal growth, it is important to address several misconceptions that must be carefully avoided: 1. Spiritual growth […]

Grow up in the Lord

by Jim Jamison

One essence of life is growth. This is true in both the physical realm and the spiritual realm. Just as living seeds grow into mature plants and infants grow into mature adults, so new Christians grow into Christlikeness. When growth is hindered in the physical realm, either by malnutrition, disease, or birth defects, the results […]

The Turning point in Biblical change

by Jim Jamison

What is the relationship between repentance and Biblical change? The Bible indicates that repentance is an important aspect of change, but change cannot happen unless a person repents of their sin. True Biblical, God honoring change will certainly involve more than just a turning from sin, it will include a change in behavior that is […]