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SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Darkness, Childhood, Youth & Maturity

Moved by the Holy Spirit, John referred to four stages of spiritual growth in this passage: 9Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 10Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to..

18th October 2022
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Is the Phrase HIGHER LEVELS, BIGGER DEVILS Biblical?

The phrase “Higher levels, bigger devils” was coined to illustrate that the further a believer goes in spiritual growth the more he or she will attract satanic attack. The Bible refers to the maturation process of disciples in terms of going “from strength to strength” or “glory to glory” (Psalm..

5th July 2022
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God Deals With People ACCORDING TO THE LIGHT THEY HAVE

The LORD deals with people according to the light they have. Once we have revelation of a certain truth we are responsible for living according to it (or living in light of it). This can be observed in a few key passages, like these: Jesus said, “For judgment I have..

27th December 2021
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What Is CONSCIENCE?

Conscience is the God-given sense in people that distinguishes right and wrong. In other words, it’s an inner signal of universal morality. You could call it an intrinsic moral compass. Our Creator gave humanity conscience to steer us away from what’s morally wrong and toward what’s right. When a person..

8th June 2021
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If Believers Have an ANOINTING TO TEACH THEMSELVES, Why Have Teachers?

This question arises from something John instructed in his first epistle to the believers from the circuit of assemblies he oversaw near Ephesus in what is today western Turkey: As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you…

9th February 2021
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What Is the AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY?

All people born into this world since Adam & Eve were born with a sinful nature (Romans 5:17), which explains why David said “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me” (Psalm 51:5). The “age of accountability” addresses the age that God begins holding..

4th February 2021
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FAITH — What Is It? Why Is It Important? How Does It Grow?

Faith is so important because it’s impossible to please God without it. What exactly is faith?

7th February 2019
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The Seven Keys to SPIRITUAL GROWTH

The Word of God cites seven keys which guarantee spiritual growth and fruitfulness in your walk. Learn what they are and how to add them to your faith.

27th August 2015
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What Are THE FOUR STAGES of Spiritual Growth?

The Bible reveals four stages of spiritual growth. Understanding these stages will help you SEE where you’re at spiritually and where you need to go.

12th August 2015