Introduction

  • “Dealing with Babes” – Greg Gwin
  • I Corinthians 3:1-2

Deepen your love for God and others.

  • Matthew 22:36-40
  • John 21:15-17 – Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him. Love is important!
  • I John 4:19 – God loved us first.
  • Hopefully, our love for our spouse continues to grow after the wedding day.
  • Our love for God helps us be more like Him.
    • Luke 10:33
  • We don’t want to stay a spiritual baby forever. We must continue to grow.
  • I Thessalonians 4:9-10

Become more fluent in God’s Word.

  • I Peter 2:2-3
  • The Bible grows with us as we mature.
  • If we don’t keep up with our Bible study, we get rusty.
  • Hebrews 5:12-14
  • Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.”

Continue to repent and grow.

  • Acts 17:1-3
  • I Thessalonians 1:3-10; 3:2
  • II Thessalonians 1:3-4 – They started from scratch, but months later, they were growing!
  • I John 2:1-2
  • Philippians 1:9 – Don’t stand still. Keep growing!
  • II Peter 3:18
  • II Peter 1:5-7