Strategies for Christian Maturity: Proclamation, Warning, and Teaching in the Context of Christ-Centered Growth
Introduction to Christian Maturity
Therefore, this section within a section deals with the goal of the life that God gives in Jesus Christ. It is a message given in the context of the need of the church, that it might not only be saved itself, but also might participate in the saving of others. This is the essence of both maturity and discipleship.
An integral part of the message we proclaim is the grand goal of all life, whether mothers work in homes, students go to school, workers occupy jobs, or leaders make decisions. All these activities, and a thousand more, exist to help the people of God grow in their understanding and realization of the glory of God. In fact, in many ways the total message of the Bible can be brought down to the single point of calling people to grow as mature Christians. It is certainly a good and valid approach to see the Scriptures focused upon mankind's sin and God's salvation. It is also right to concentrate upon the grand and glorious theme of divine love and its extension through Jesus Christ to everyone that believes. But beyond salvation, there must be life, for the whole purpose of salvation is life.
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