I Corinthians 3:1-7

“THE MYTH OF THE CARNAL CHRISTIAN”

“THE TRAGEDY OF THE CARNAL CHRISTIAN”

I Corinthians 3:1-4

The Fact of Carnality, 2-4.

The Sin of Carnality, 1-3.

The Shame of Carnality, 2-4

II Peter 1:4

The Solution for Carnality: Spiritual Maturity!

THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

• Matthew 28:19-20

• Ephesians 4:11-15

• Philippians 3:12-17

• Colossians 1:28-29

• Hebrews 5:11-14; 6:1

THE MEANS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

1. Pursue Christlike Maturity!

Hebrews 6:1; Phil. 3:12-17

2. Abide in Christ, John 15:1-5

Walk in obedience, Mt. 28:19-20

Resist temptation, I Cor. 10:6-13

THE MEANS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

3. Let the Word of Christ Richly Dwell within you, Colossian 3:16

Read/Study/Memorize/Meditate/DoI Peter 2:1-2James 1:22-25

THE MEANS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

4. Be involved with the Body… Ministering and being ministered to, Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 2:18-19.

5. Endure Trials, James 1:2-4.

“As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.”

Ephesians 4:14-15