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What does the Bible say about spiritual growth?

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The Bible teaches that spiritual growth is a command from God, typified by growing in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).

Spiritual growth is explicit in the Scriptures, particularly in 2 Peter 3:18, which instructs believers to 'grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.' This implies not just a general command to improve, but a relational growth that deepens our understanding and appreciation of Christ. It's a biblical certainty that where there is spiritual life, there is also spiritual growth, and this growth is inherently reliant on God's grace—He is the source of all increase in our lives.
Scripture References: 2 Peter 3:18, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, 1 Peter 2:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 John 2:12-14, Hebrews 5:12, 2 Peter 1:5-6, 1 Peter 2:2, Philippians 3:12-14, Ephesians 4:14-16, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 1 Corinthians 3:2-3, Hebrews 5:12-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 119:105, Philippians 1:6, Psalm 127:1, Philippians 2:13, Isaiah 44:4, Isaiah 40:6, 1 Peter 1:24, Song of Solomon 6:3, 1 Peter 1:23, Ephesians 4:15-16, Psalm 92:12, II Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-3, Hebrews 6:1-4, 1 Peter 5:8-11, Philippians 3:14, Luke 19:18, Mark 4:28

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